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Services — get involved

Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation / Services — get involved

Our Programs and Services

We offer holistic centered wrap around services to individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait.

Every cent counts when it comes to making a change for families affected by sickle cell disease. Your tax-deductible gifts send special needs children to camps, provides free sickle cell screening, case management, emergency financial assistance, education and more.

Your birthday is a wonderful celebration of life, what better way to show appreciation for another year by donating your birthday to a worthy cause. Please consider creating a fundraiser for your birthday through Facebook for your special day.

Create Your Own Fundraiser

Want to create your own special fundraiser for our agency? We appreciate creative ideas to get your community, church and family passionate about sickle cell and sickle cell trait. Whether creating a walk, sporting event, bake sale, toy drive, you can do it.

Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a very challenging and complex time. We have years of experience in successful transition through case management services, referrals, support groups, education, career development, pain management educational, mental health counseling and our premier transitional bootcamp, Camp Next Level.

We offer free sickle cell screening for individuals wanting to learn if they have sickle cell trait or to verify their type of sickle cell disease. We also provide certified hemoglobinopathy education which provides detailed genetic and condition education relating to sickle cell disease or trait. Providing sickle cell awareness will take us one step closer to a cure.

We provide professional and continuing education to health professionals, social workers, emergency room departments, doctors, teachers, clinics and other organizations. Professional education focuses on removing stigmas, prejudice, patient concerns, mental health counseling, ethics and improving lives of affected by chronic conditions.