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What is Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease — also called sickle cell anemia — is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin, the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Normally, red blood cells are disc-shaped and flexible so they can move easily through the blood vessels. In sickle cell disease, red blood cells are misshaped, typically crescent- or “sickle”-shaped due to a gene mutation that affects the hemoglobin molecule. When red blood cells sickle, they do not bend or move easily and can block blood flow to the rest of the body.
To bring awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and its complications to the community of the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Wireless blankets, compression socks, heat packs, blankets, slippers, distraction toys, give away bags, journals, art kits, hats, gloves, pajamas, gift cards, water bottles, hydration kits, back packs, hoodies, and wellness kit.
Organization name
Eastern Shore of Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association Inc
other names
ESMSCDA
Tax id (EIN)
88-1022947
Impact/Cause Area
Health/Behavioral Health
Organization Location
Wicomico
Counties Served
Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset
Address
PO BOX 2984