About DreamsiCkle Kids Foundation
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Dreamsickle Kids Foundation's mission is to be a part of the advancement of education and awareness for Sickle Cell in Nevada while also addressing the health disparities faced by the Sickle Cell population in the state.Dreamsickle Kids Foundation aims to #MakeSickleCellPopular
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
2019 Las Vegas Sickle Cell Walk Sponsor
Dreamsickle Kids Foundation, Inc. Board Members
Executive Director
Georgene' " Gina" Glass
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
Sickle Cell Advocate & Aspiring Author
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.
President
Jennifer Riddle
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
Owner, NV'D Beauty
Account Manager, Barclaycard
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
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Shirts with a Cause
Dreamsickle Kids Foundation Long Sleeve Shirt
White Long Sleeve Dreamsickle Shirt (available in black. Sizes :S,M,L,XL (larger sizes available upon request,price subject to change)
Black Short Sleeve Dreamsickle T Shirt
Black Short Sleeve Dreamsickle Shirt (available in white) Sizes:S,M,L,XL(additional sizes upon request, price subject to change)
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Your generous gift will help us fund our mission to help those in need. Together, we can make a difference.
Donations made are used as follows:
20% Operating Cost
25% Special Events
15%Research
40% Directly to Children and Families Affected by Sickle Cell Disease
*Donations made to Dreamsickle Kids Foundation
may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 170(c)