Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois

11/23/2024

‼️Today Saturday November 23rd ‼️Please stop by and grab a meal while supporting The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) Day at Corner Bakery Cafe 9621 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn IL

On Saturday November 23rd between 7:00am - 8:00pm, eat in, carry out, or order online using our promo code 659 to participate in this delicious fundraiser.

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11/20/2024

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO‼️❤️🥰

November is National Caregivers Month! We want to express our gratitude to the incredible caregivers who support individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Your compassion, strength and dedication make a profound difference every day in the lives of warriors. If you're a caregiver or know someone who is, check out these helpful resources to support your journey: https://sickcells.org/resources/caregiver-resources/

11/17/2024

GREAT JOB 👏🏾 🙌🏾‼️ and Thank you to our Chi-town native The Jennifer Hudson Show Jennifer Hudson for using your platform to spread and push sickle cell awareness and edication‼️

Cayenne Wellness Center showed up in their tees, raising awareness at the Jennifer Hudson Show. They were surrounded by staff and clients.

This CBO is doing great things! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

📸: courtesy of Pat

11/14/2024

Thank You so much Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch for listening and spending time with to those battling with the daily struggles of Sickle Cell Disease 🙌🏾 To be continued....

Did you know that Welch was elected the 70th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives on January 13, 2021, succeeding longtime Speaker Michael Madigan. He is the first African American to serve in this position!! again He is the first African American to serve in this position!!

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

11/14/2024

Thank you State Representative Camille Y. Lilly for listening and offering words of support and encouragement to those battling with the daily struggles of Sickle Cell Disease 🙌🏾 To be continued....

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

11/14/2024

Thank you State Representative Camille Y. Lilly for listening and offering words of support and encouragement to those battling with the daily struggles of Sickle Cell Disease 🙌🏾 To be continued....

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

11/14/2024

Thank you State Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. for listening and offering words of support to those battling with the daily struggles of Sickle Cell Disease 🙌🏾 To be continued....

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

11/14/2024

Thank you Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. for listening and offering words of support to those battling with the daily struggles of Sickle Cell Disease 🙌🏾 To be continued....

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

11/08/2024

Hey friends, its time for a delicious fundraiser at the Corner Bakery Cafe (in Oak Lawn at, 9621 Cicero Avenue), on November 23rd. (They have an exciting fall menu!) You can eat in, or order online for pickup or delivery from 7:30 am-8:00pm. When you order SCDAI gets 25% of proceeds to fund activities and programs. Be sure to use code "659" so SCDAI gets credit. Make it a get together with your friends or family in Cafe and join the food festivities! How about a delectable impromptu office party or family get-togetther? With pickup or delivery and catering options it's just the right time and place to kick off the holiday season with these satisfying fall menu items. Follow this link to commit to eat ahead of time, at Corner Bakery Cafe. Use your code (659) before finishing your order! Share this with all your friends, organizations and clubs: https://u2095113.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.BUqyo2weqiL4lvKqltSx0Ptn3PIPqCFBspPxQ4E06rcwZgGnW0cwJ0jnMizrmwWucEjLUtflpYdpNwl83DjanMxKu8Yx-2BhIENRp7kn4t-2Fs2O1qEvxFF6-2B01Qy919s4xlLaH43HuiKIopSGBtN5qZHAyuIs1fMjR1hQF-2BiVl2pq0-3DS0dk_hco9hb7ncgdwn5nTByp8W1AogBSH5W2MH7fZPnUPeNEo0IAk1IMIQ9WGvkRWhJvPk1RuBS8OJIAf8d4SMVWd7hxh9Ir9eu-2FZPBcKNb7dOw5M9vAZtOzIvV6s6AtrVf0BbTsBrGeGE1yEg3PBvLmazzvUtL9pAGQEce9x5RtBZUwbC5BH6sDS8EBzEG3MTRE9rR4Z-2FTC4OQOys3jvi7S1E37-2F1gD5L8Hs0hdRj08MV5WfyYbfcxpsPI8-2FjQuGlisAYPeTZzeeCMUQ67gwPav6FmYpdmNy8SWLI9WiXvZP884-3D

11/08/2024

Hey friends, here's a delicious fundraiser to aid SCDAI programs and activities. It happens at Corner Bakery Cafe in Oak Lawn at (9621 Cicero Avenue), on November 23rd. (They have an exciting fall menu!) You can eat in, or order online for pickup or delivery using the code "659", from 7:30pm-8pm. Follow this link to "commit to eat" ahead of time. Bring your friends and family along and join the food festivities! Remember to use the code 659 with your order. Share tihis delectable news with all your friends at the office too! With all the great menu items, why not get an impromptu party started at the office or at home? Start off the holiday season with Corner Bakery Cafe. They do catering too! https://u2095113.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.BUqyo2weqiL4lvKqltSx0Ptn3PIPqCFBspPxQ4E06rcwZgGnW0cwJ0jnMizrmwWucEjLUtflpYdpNwl83DjanMxKu8Yx-2BhIENRp7kn4t-2Fs2O1qEvxFF6-2B01Qy919s4xlLaH43HuiKIopSGBtN5qZHAyuIs1fMjR1hQF-2BiVl2pq0-3DS0dk_hco9hb7ncgdwn5nTByp8W1AogBSH5W2MH7fZPnUPeNEo0IAk1IMIQ9WGvkRWhJvPk1RuBS8OJIAf8d4SMVWd7hxh9Ir9eu-2FZPBcKNb7dOw5M9vAZtOzIvV6s6AtrVf0BbTsBrGeGE1yEg3PBvLmazzvUtL9pAGQEce9x5RtBZUwbC5BH6sDS8EBzEG3MTRE9rR4Z-2FTC4OQOys3jvi7S1E37-2F1gD5L8Hs0hdRj08MV5WfyYbfcxpsPI8-2FjQuGlisAYPeTZzeeCMUQ67gwPav6FmYpdmNy8SWLI9WiXvZP884-3D

11/07/2024

🎮 Hey there! SCDAI is pumped to launch our Dave & Buster's Power Card Fundraising Campaign! When you purchase a Dave & Buster's Power Card from our fundraising page, your order directly supports SCDAI! 🎯🎉 Whether it's classic arcade thrills, action-packed racing, or multiplayer challenge, enjoy endless gaming fun any Dave & Buster's location nationwide when you purchase your Power Card at the link below. Don't forget to share it with friends and family to join in the fun: https://grouprai.se/davebusters50847m.
It's live now until December 1st! Get out there and have fun for a good cause!

11/01/2024

Join us in sending our Dynamic Twin Duo Happy Happy Birthday wishes today 🎉🥰🙌🏾 Diamontae Hughes Diamond Hughes Enjoy your very special day‼️

10/31/2024

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America 52nd Annual Convention "MOMENTUM":
A Journey into a New Sickle Cell Era
October 23 - 26, 2024

10/18/2024

Regina Hartfield joined other leaders in the sickle cell space at the HMA Fall Conference in Chicago earlier this month. She sat on a panel alongside SCDAA board member and member organization executive director TaLana Hughes to discuss "Sickle Cell Treatment Innovation & Strategies to Improve Access." We are proud to represent on behalf of and advocate for our community!

Pictured l-r: Connie Piccone, M.D., director of the Pediatric Sickle Cell Program and associate medical director, pediatric specialties at Carle Foundation Hospital; TaLana Hughes, SCDAA board member and executive director of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois; Lizzy Whitehorn, director of health care and family services for the state of Illinois; Regina Hartfield, SCDAA president and CEO; and Josh Trent, managing principal of Leavitt Partners.