Advancing Sickle Cell Advocacy Project, Inc.

About

Advancing Sickle Cell Advocacy's Project, Inc. Mission is to change the narrative concerning sickle cell disease by bringing awareness and educating the community, advocating on behalf of sickle cell warriors, and bridging the gap between the medical community and sickle cell clients. We are serving as a voice to the voiceless on a silent disease that needs to be spoken up for.ASAP provides a wide range of networking, awareness, and educational services for the past 5 years. We believe that through community outreach and educational events, we can encourage positive relationships between our Sickle Cell and medical communities. All of our programs and events are funded through sponsorship and fundraising opportunities. Some of our programs and events include:• Bi Monthly Zoom Support Group Meetings• Annual "Be Informed" Sickle Cell Awareness Forum• Education based seminar and workshop collaborations with various schools, universities, and churches• Annual Picnic for Sickle Cell Families• Appreciation Bruch for Sickle Cell caregivers• Hospitality Committee that visits and follow ups with sick/hospitalized warriors• Thanksgiving Harvest Luncheon• Holiday Toy Drive• Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway to Sickle Cell Families• Health Fairs• Sickle Cell play dates for ages 5-10 & Teen Support Group (Via Zoom due to COVID-19)• Care package drop-offs to our Sickle Cell families• Education based seminar and workshop collaborations with various schools, universities, and churchesAll our services are performed by volunteers and we extend our services to all patients who are suffering from this painful debilitating disease. With faith, hard work and your help, together we can make a difference.