In a pain crisis? Call the SCMA Helpline: 1-888-286-0078
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Your gift stands beside a patient in their pain crisis.
Every dollar you give funds a certified Sickle Cell Healthcare Navigator who virtually accompanies patients through ER visits — ensuring they get the treatment they deserve, when they need it most.
$75
$39
$750
$2,085
Funds one navigator-assisted patient ER visit
Trains one navigator for a week
Sponsors becoming a certified sickle cell healthcare navigator at SCMA
Funds a full month of helpline operations
SCMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible. We keep costs low so your dollar goes directly to patients. EIN: 87-2303319
Navigator support — Certifying and deploying navigators to virtually accompany patients in the ER, 24/7.
Education & training — Running our 10-week Healthcare Navigator Certification program and 8-week Empowered Patient Training.
Patient support groups — Mental health and nutrition support sessions and services for patients with sickle cell disease.
The helpline — Keeping 1-888-286-0078 staffed daily for patients in acute pain crises.
Legal resources — Providing free guides on patient rights, and disability benefits for SCD patients.
Why give to SCMA
501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization — all gifts are tax-deductible
Founded by patients, run for patients
Sponsored by Pfizer, Agios, Chiesi & MTS Foundation
130+ certified navigators, 21,000+ advocacy hours logged
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As a nurse, it was not enough to know the definition of Sickle Cell disease to understand the disorder. This course has increased my awareness of the need for advocacy of Sickle Cell warriors.
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