Sickle Cell Disease Foundation

Sickle Cell Disease Foundation The Sickle Cell Disease Foundation provides life-enhancing education, services, and programs for ind

We offer FREE Sickle Cell Disease services in Southern California! We provide education and programming throughout Southern California for infants, children, teens, and adults with Sickle Cell Disease.

Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in the rural town of Kosciusko, Mississippi. Her aunt Ida named her aft...
03/19/2026

Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in the rural town of Kosciusko, Mississippi. Her aunt Ida named her after the biblical figure Orpah, but quickly, her family began spelling it Oprah, which was easier to pronounce. After a troubled adolescence in a small farming community, with her mother, Vernita Lee. Winfrey moved to Nashville to live with her father, Vernon Winfrey, a barber and businessman.

In 1976, Winfrey moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she hosted the TV talk show People Are Talking. The show became a hit, and Winfrey stayed with it for eight years, after which she was recruited by a Chicago TV station to host her own morning show, A.M. Chicago.

Winfrey launched The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1986, becoming the first Black female host of a nationally syndicated daily talk show. It ran for 25 years, until 2011.

Oprah Winfrey is an Emmy Award–winning talk show host, media executive, Academy Award–nominated actress, and philanthropist. She’s best known for being the host of her wildly popular program, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which aired for 25 seasons, from 1986 to 2011. Its success helped her become the world’s first Black woman billionaire in 2003. Winfrey’s media empire has grown to include a TV network, the Oprah Winfrey Network, and a lifestyle magazine brand. In 1994, she was inducted inuyyto the Television Academy Hall of Fame, and in 2018, became the first Black woman to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her outstanding contributions to entertainment.



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⚾️ SCD FAMILY NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK ⚾️Join us for a special night out with the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation as the Ang...
03/18/2026

⚾️ SCD FAMILY NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK ⚾️

Join us for a special night out with the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation as the Angels take on the Toronto Blue Jays! 💙❤️
📅 Tuesday, April 21
🕡 6:38 PM

🎟️ FREE game tickets are available for
SCDF clients living with sickle cell disease and their families!

⚠️ Tickets are FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED — so don’t wait!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Limit: 4 tickets per family (additional tickets may be available depending on sign-ups)
🚫 Note: Tickets do NOT include parking or snacks
💳 Angel Stadium is cashless — please bring a debit or credit card for purchases

📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.scdfc.org/events to sign up today!
Let’s come together for a fun-filled night of community, connection, and baseball 💫
For questions:
📞 (909) 743-5226
📧 info@scdfc.org
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⚾️ NOCHE FAMILIAR DE SCD EN EL ESTADIO ⚾️

¡Únete a nosotros para una noche especial con la Fundación para la Enfermedad de Células Faliformes mientras los Angels se enfrentan a los Toronto Blue Jays! 💙❤️

📅 Martes, 21 de abril 🕡 6:38 PM

🎟️ Las entradas GRATUITAS están disponibles para

¡Clientes de SCDF que viven con enfermedad de células falciformes y sus familias!

⚠️ Las entradas son POR ORDEN DE LLEGADA, ¡así que no esperes! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Límite: 4 entradas por familia (puede haber entradas adicionales disponibles dependiendo de las inscripciones) 🚫 Nota: Las entradas NO incluyen estacionamiento ni aperitivos 💳 Angel Stadium no tiene dinero en efectivo - por favor traiga una tarjeta de débito o crédito para las compras

📲 ¡Escanee el código QR o visite www.scdfc.org/events para registrarse hoy!

Reunámonos para una noche llena de diversión de comunidad, conexión y béisbol 💫

Para preguntas: 📞 (909) 743-5226 📧 Info@scdfc.org

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03/18/2026

It’s important for all Warriors to find their support group because one thing we all know as warriors is that we rarely come into contact with other warriors in real life and we tend to feel alone when we’re not. Especially now with social media there’s a community out there for everyone and here at the foundation we offer 2 support groups, our teen transition program called “SC Crew” for all Warriors ages (15-20) with meet ups every 3rd Saturday of the month, and our Adult Support Group called “Warrior’s Circle” for all California adults with SCD and caregivers of an SCD Warrior with meetups held virtually on Discord every 4th Saturday of the month. Both of these groups offer a safe and inclusive space for our warriors to be themselves, create a strong community bond, share their experiences, and find the comfort in the understanding of our peers. Make sure to contact us here at the foundation to join one of our support groups and become a member of the family!✌🏾🌙❤️
Info@scdfc.org
(909) 743-5226
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KiKi Shepard was a versatile performer who loves entertaining, whether on film, television, or the stage. She has been a...
03/17/2026

KiKi Shepard was a versatile performer who loves entertaining, whether on film, television, or the stage. She has been a fixture on American television for over 30 years, and Hosting for KiKi, is a natural arena... it fits her perfectly!

KiKi is best known as the “Apollo Queen of Fashion.” For 15 years, she starred as the smashing Co-Host of NBC’s original “It’s Showtime at the Apollo”. Ms. Shepard was also the Host of NBC’s, “Live In Hollywood;” and TV One’s game show, “The Bid Whist Party Throwdown.”

KiKi performed on Broadway for over 10 years and continued to Host numerous special events. She has been Blessed to work on television and film. She was most recently seen on the BET movie “BlackJack Xmas.”

Ms. Shepard felt especially compassionate to the fight waged by the patients and families living with Sickle Cell Disease. In 2006, she proudly formed her own 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The KIS Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to raise awareness, advocate, and educate the public about SCD.

The KIS Foundation, Inc., supports the SCD community through educational scholarships, student mentorships, its Crisis Care Package Backpack Program, and their amazing “KiKi Shepard’s Annual Celebrity Golf Classic,” which is in its 8th year.”

KiKi Shepard hails from Tyler, Texas, holds a BA in Business Administration from Howard University, and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

She always emphasizes the need for higher education, has an unfaltering will to succeed, and sincerely believes in the greatness of family and God!

Today we Honor her Life, Resilience, & Legacy!

Thank you so much Ms. Kiki Shepard



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It’s essential that all Warriors have access to their patient portal/ passport. Some medical facilities now use either a...
03/17/2026

It’s essential that all Warriors have access to their patient portal/ passport. Some medical facilities now use either a patient portal such as Mychart or a patient passport to have all your medical information in one place for you to be able to access it wherever you are, especially in emergency situations! Make sure you talk to your medical team to make sure you have access to your portal/passport to stay safe and healthy!

No Warrior should go without these essentials!🌙❤️
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Es esencial que todos los Warriors tengan acceso a su portal/pasaporte de pacientes. Algunas instalaciones médicas ahora usan un portal de pacientes como Mychart o un pasaporte de paciente para tener toda su información médica en un solo lugar para que pueda acceder a ella dondequiera que esté, ¡especialmente en situaciones de emergencia! ¡Asegúrese de hablar con su equipo médico para asegurarse de que tiene acceso a su portal/pasaporte para mantenerse seguro y saludable!

Ningún guerrero debería ir sin estos elementos esenciales! 🌙❤️

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Mary Brown is President and CEO of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation, where she has spent more than four decades champi...
03/13/2026

Mary Brown is President and CEO of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation, where she has spent more than four decades championing improved care, access, and equity for individuals living with sickle cell disease. A nationally recognized community-based leader, Brown has been instrumental in advancing policies, building clinical and community partnerships, and expanding access to specialized care across California. Under her leadership, the Foundation has developed innovative programs that address the medical, social, and economic challenges faced by families affected by sickle cell disease. Brown is a steadfast advocate for patient-centered care, workforce development, and health system reforms that elevate the voices and needs of the sickle cell community.

Thank you so much for everything you continue to do for our SCD community Ms. Mary! You’ve truly been a life saver!
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Mary Brown es presidenta y directora ejecutiva de la Fundación para la Enfermedad de Células de Células Cáliformes, donde ha pasado más de cuatro décadas abogando por mejorar la atención, el acceso y la equidad para las personas que viven con enfermedad de células falciformes. Un líder basado en la comunidad reconocido a nivel nacional, Brown ha sido fundamental en el avance de políticas, la construcción de asociaciones clínicas y comunitarias y la expansión del acceso a la atención especializada en toda California. Bajo su liderazgo, la Fundación ha desarrollado programas innovadores que abordan los desafíos médicos, sociales y económicos que enfrentan las familias afectadas por la enfermedad de células falciformes. Brown es un firme defensor de la atención centrada en el paciente, el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral y las reformas del sistema de salud que elevan las voces y necesidades de la comunidad de células falciformes.

¡Muchas gracias por todo lo que sigue haciendo por nuestra comunidad SCD, Sra. Mary! ¡Realmente has sido un salvavidas




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Anthony was born in 1820 in Massachusetts. She was raised as a Quaker and her belief in equality inspired and guided her...
03/12/2026

Anthony was born in 1820 in Massachusetts. She was raised as a Quaker and her belief in equality inspired and guided her throughout her life’s work.
Anthony fought for the abolition of slavery. In 1856, she served as an American Anti-Slavery Society agent, making speeches, organizing meetings, and distributing pamphlets.
In 1851, Anthony met Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the two suffragists worked to gain independence and equality for women for the rest of their lives. She traveled around the country advocating for women’s rights and lobbied Congress every year until her death.
She died in 1906, fourteen years before many women were given the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment.
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Anthony nació en 1820 en Massachusetts. Fue criada como cuáquero y su creencia en la igualdad la inspiró y la guió a lo largo del trabajo de su vida.

Anthony luchó por la abolición de la esclavitud. En 1856, se desempeñó como agente de la Sociedad Americana Antiesclavita, pronunciando discursos, organizando reuniones y distribuyendo folletos.

En 1851, Anthony conoció a Elizabeth Cady Stanton y los dos sufragistas trabajaron para obtener independencia e igualdad para las mujeres por el resto de sus vidas. Viajó por todo el país abogando por los derechos de las mujeres y presionó al Congreso todos los años hasta su muerte.

Murió en 1906, catorce años antes de que a muchas mujeres se les diera el derecho al voto con la aprobación de la Enmienda 19.




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03/11/2026

it’s important for us warriors to have an emergency backpack because one thing we hate as warriors are ER visits but one thing we hate more are those ER visits that turn into hospitalizations especially when you don’t have your bag ready with you! Make sure you pack some warm clothes, a copy of your home medications and dosages, a blanket, an extra toothbrush, a towel and washcloth to be able to shower when needed. And as always if you need help with getting any resources please reach out to us here at the foundation and we’ll be able to assist you! ✌🏾🌙❤️
Info@scdfc.org
(909) 743-5226
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Es importante para nosotros, los guerreros, tener una mochila de emergencia porque una cosa que odiamos como guerreros son las visitas a la sala de emergencias, pero una cosa que odiamos más son esas visitas a la sala de emergencias que se convierten en hospitalizaciones, ¡especialmente cuando no tienes tu bolso listo contigo! Asegúrese de empacar ropa de abrigo, una copia de sus medicamentos caseros y dosis, una manta, un cepillo de dientes adicional, una toalla y un paño para poder ducharse cuando sea necesario. Y como siempre, si necesita ayuda para obtener algún recurso, ¡póngase en contacto con nosotros aquí en la fundación y podremos ayudarle! ✌🏾🌙❤️
Info@scdfc.org
(909) 743-5226

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Sandra Cisneros has won multiple awards, fellowships, and honors as an internationally recognized writer. On September 2...
03/11/2026

Sandra Cisneros has won multiple awards, fellowships, and honors as an internationally recognized writer. On September 22, 2016, President Barack Obama presented Cisneros with the National Medal of Arts for her work. Her book called The House on Mango Street, has sold over six million copies and has been translated into over twenty languages.
Sandra Cisneros was born on December 20, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. The first book Cisneros published was a short book of poetry called Bad Boys in 1980. Four years later, she published a fiction novel called The House on Mango Street in 1984. This book would go on to become one of her most famous writings. Just a year after it was published, The House on Mango Street won the American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation. Cisneros kept writing poems, short stories, and novels in both Spanish and English. She published her first full-length poetry book called My Wicked Wicked Ways in 1987. In 1991, Cisneros published a collection of short stories called Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories. This book won the PEN Center West Award for Best Fiction of l99l, the Quality Paperback Book Club New Voices Award, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, and the Lannan Foundation Literary Award. It was also nominated as the Best Book of Fiction of 1991 by The Los Angeles Times, and it was selected as an important book of the year by The New York Times and The American Library Journal.



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Being handpicked to be one of three black students to integrate West Virginia’s graduate schools is something that many ...
03/10/2026

Being handpicked to be one of three black students to integrate West Virginia’s graduate schools is something that many people would consider one of their life’s most notable moments, but it’s just one of several breakthroughs that have marked Katherine Johnson’s long and remarkable life. Born in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, in 1918, her intense curiosity and brilliance with numbers vaulted her ahead several grades in school. By 13, she was attending the high school on the campus of historically black West Virginia State College. At 18, she enrolled in the college itself, where she made quick work of the school’s math curriculum and found a mentor in math professor W. W. Schieffelin Claytor, the third African American to earn a PhD in mathematics. She graduated with highest honors in 1937 and took a job teaching at a black public school in Virginia.
The 1957 launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik changed history—and Johnson’s life. In 1957, she provided some of the math for the 1958 document Notes on Space Technology, a compendium of a series of 1958 lectures given by engineers in the Flight Research Division and the Pilotless Aircraft Research Division (PARD).



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