Baton Rouge Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

Welcome

The Mission of the Baton Rouge Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation is to provide services to medically needy individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease. The Foundation promotes local and national research in support of a cure and provides treatment support to enhance the quality of life for those suffering from this incurable disease.

What is Sickle Cell?

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. Healthy red blood cells are round, and they move freely through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. In individuals with sickle cell disease, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle”.

FAQs about Sickle Cell

What causes Sickle Cell Disease?
Sickle cell disease is caused by a genetic condition that is present at birth.

How is Sickle Cell Disease Diagnosed?
Sickle cell disease is diagnosed with a simple blood test.

Who does Sickle Cell Disease affect?
Sickle Cell Anemia affects millions of people worldwide.

Donate to BRSCAF

The Baton Rouge Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation is a non-profit organization that depends heavily on donations from individuals and groups within our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Baton Rouge Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation Needs Your Help! We have volunteer events and on-going projects that would benefit from your participation.

About BRSCAF

Established in 1974, The Baton Rouge Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, Inc. services eleven parishes in Louisiana.

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FAQs about Sickle Cell

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