About DreamsiCkle Kids Foundation
Misson
Dreamsickle’s Mission is to be a part of the advancement of education and awareness for Sickle Cell in Nevada. Dreamsickle Kids Foundation aims to #MAKESICKLECELLPOPULAR in the Valley by hosting events like Blood and Bone Marrow Drives, raising funds for children and families , and being a part of long term change in the community and health care system to benifit the Sickle Cell Population of Nevada.
Vision
To be a community leader in advocating for those affected by Sickle Cell. Our vision will be achieved by bringing communities together through social events that provide support, education, resources and awareness for Sickle Cell Disease.
What is Sickle Cell?
SCD is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. Healthy red blood cells are round, and they move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. In someone who has SCD, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle”. The sickle cells die early, which causes a constant shortage of red blood cells. Also, when they travel through small blood vessels, they get stuck and clog the blood flow. This can cause pain and other serious problems such infection, acute chest syndrome and stroke.
It is estimated that:
- SCD affects approximately 100,000 Americans.
- SCD occurs among about 1 out of every 365 Black or African-American births.
- SCD occurs among about 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic-American births.
- About 1 in 13 Black or African-American babies is born with sickle cell trait (SCT).
Dreamsickle Kids Photos
The Sickle Cell Warriors of Texas in Las Vegas supporting the Dreamsickle Kids 1st Annual Sickle Cell Walk
Dreamsickle Kids Foundation, Inc. Board Members
President
Georgene' " Gina" Glass
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
Insurance Underwriter
Aspiring Author & Advocate
Mother to child with Sickle Cell. Georgene' founded Dreamsickle in 2018 to support children and families with Sickle Cell Disease in Nevada.
Originator of the #MakeSickleCellPopular movement.
Director
Jennifer Riddle
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
Owner, NV'D Beauty
Account Manager, Barclaycard
Secretary
Destiny Morris
(Indiana)
Payroll Administrator, Sanitation District of Michigan City
Treasurer
Savone Grafton
(Illinois)
Stock Investor
Director
Jasmine Grafton
(Illinois)
Treetop Products, Inc.,
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Cosmetologist
Director of Public Relations
Nykolette Boyd
(Los Angeles, California)
Transaction & Marketing Coordinator, Grand B Realty
Owner/Operator, Donnisha FX
#MAKESICKLECELLPOPULAR
Nationally Recognized Sickle Cell Awareness Dates
- June 19th World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
- September Sickle Cell Awareness Month
REGISTER FOR SICKLE CELL WALK!
Register for Dreamsickle Kids Foundation 1st Annual Sickle Cell Walk in Las Vegas at Lorenzi Park. Walk in support of a cause affecting many Americans. All proceeds will go towards efforts to advance Sickle Cell awareness in Nevada and support of the Sickle Cell population of Nevada.
Donate Now
$20.00
Your generous gift will help us fund our mission to help those in need. Together, we can make a difference.