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What is Sickle Cell Anemia

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Who Are We?

Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness of San Francisco (SCAASF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that came into existence in 2014 after our founder's son Kareem M. Jones passed away in 2013 from complications with sickle cell disease.

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Broaden public awareness about sickle cell disease
Advocate for clients and families for access to quality compassionate healthcare
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Establish a comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Care & Resource center in the Bay Area for people living with sickle cell disease to improve care and relations.

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SCD patients remain VOC-free for at least 1 year after Casgevy

June 2024

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The beauty and pain of growing older with sickle cell disease

June 2024

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Clinical Trials At UCSF

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is running a dozen clinical trials for people with sickle cell disease.

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