Sickle Cell Foundation of Orange County

05/24/2024

Exciting news! 🎓

The Pfizer Sickle Cell Scholarship Program is open for applications; the deadline is May 31, 2024!

If you're a student living with sickle cell, this is your chance to get financial support for your education. For the 2024-2025 academic year, Pfizer will be awarding:

✨ Sixteen $2,500 college scholarships (including vocational/trade schools)
✨ Two $5,000 graduate scholarships

Don't miss out on this opportunity to pursue your academic dreams!

https://www.togetherforrare.com/scholarships?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3qxhuU2x2JZz63Ux6zQo9LaevISs4CAYqPSBWTDHMH3Lmxioh4B9I_6aA_aem_AdDrNWTmJBDvSG6suovGFp7nSMUYuw3fkvGvQ6fzIGiDAVCh1ie2ImOELXaKmTjF3QKp_7BoyHUYV6qZPIk8K7Xz

Pfizer is pleased to offer scholarships to people living with certain rare conditions. Visit one of the links below to learn more about these opportunities.

05/07/2024

If you are a person with SCD who is moving from pediatric care to adult care, we invite you to join us on May 3rd, 2024, for a presentation by Dr. Akshat Jain, MD, who will provide important information for the sickle cell community. Cayenne Wellness Center and Children's Foundation Sickle Cell Support Community The KIS Foundation, Inc. Sickle-cell Disease Warriors Association of people living with sickle-cell disorder - Aplscd Dr SickleCell Sickle cell Talk Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Sickle-cell Disease

07/12/2023

Calling all parents, guardians, and students! 🎉Join us for a special educational workshop on "Understanding 504 and IEP Plans for Sickle Cell Disease and School" hosted by Cayenne Wellness Center and Children's Foundation. 🏫

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 9th, from 5 - 8 pm EDT / 2-5 pm PST, and get ready to gain valuable insights and information to navigate the educational system for students with sickle cell disease. 📚✏️

Register at: https://bit.ly/scd504andiep

📖 This workshop is designed to provide parents, guardians, and students with a better understanding of the 504 and IEP plans, ensuring that the unique needs of students living with sickle cell disease are met within the school setting. 💪🏽💼

💡 During the workshop, we will discuss important topics such as individualized education plans, accommodations, the role of parents and guardians, advocacy strategies, and more. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to support your child's educational journey. 🌟

🌐 RSVP today to secure your spot via the link in our bio. We also encourage you to share this invitation with others who may benefit from this invaluable workshop. Together, we can make a difference for students living with sickle cell disease. 🤝❤️

📍 This virtual workshop will be held via Zoom, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own home. So grab your notepads, bring your questions, and join us for an informative and empowering evening. 🎓💡

We can't wait to see you there! Let's come together to ensure that every student with sickle cell disease receives the support and accommodations they need to flourish in their educational journey. 📚🌟



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05/30/2023

Join us The KIS Foundation, Inc. Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Orange County
or our blood drive on June 18, 2023, from 11AM-4PM. Be someone's miracle today and Donate Blood.


Cayenne Wellness Center and Children's Foundation

05/21/2023

Join us The KIS Foundation, Inc. Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Orange County
or our blood drive on June 18, 2023, from 11AM-4PM. Be someone's miracle today and Donate Blood.

Cayenne Wellness Center and Children's Foundation

12/13/2021

Thank you Christ Our Redeemer AME Church and The KIS Foundation, Inc. for making the Holiday Gift Giveaway a huge success for patients with Sickle Cell Disease, Hemophilia, and Families! We served over 56 Families !

Special Thank you to the following Sponsors, without you; this was not possible!

Los Angeles Lakers
Chandra Wilson
Herbalife Nutrition

The KIS Foundation, Inc.

Thank you again for touching so many lives! May your lives, families, and businesses continue to reap a double portion of what you have sown; and may you have influential favor in everything that you do!

Blessings,

Starlerra Simmons/President

11/25/2021

Hey Family! Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope you are all doing well during this season. However, we know for some, the Holiday's may bare heavy hearts and loneliness. Especially for those spending it in the hospital, or in pain. Because of this, we are inviting all Sickle Cell and Hemopholia Patients (and family) to "A Drive-Thru Holiday Giveaway" presented by both The Sickle Cell Foundation of Orange County in collaboration with The KIS Foundation, hosted by Christ Our Redeemer AME Church.

Be sure to repost and share the word with all! You never know what difficulties one may be bearing, both seen and unseen.

Please refer to the flyer below for additional details regarding this event.

Happy Holidays!

09/17/2021

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09/16/2021

Register today for Cayenne Wellness 13th Annual Virtual Sickle Cell Disease Educational Seminar. The theme is “Sickle Cell Disease: Steppin' Into Tomorrow”. SCDFOC Teenspokesperson, Alyssa Simmons will be speaking on Friday & Saturday about “FDA Approved Treatment Adakveo“ and “.The Silent Damage of SCD”.
Download “Whova App” today and register. https://cayennewellness.org/2021-scd-virtual-seminar-2/

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Orange County was founded in 2006, by Starlerra Simmons, as a 501(c)(3) organization of the Internal Revenue Service. Starlerra knows firsthand the complications and challenges that come with Sickle Cell Disease. 

06/19/2021

Join us Saturday, June 19th, 2021, 11:00 am PST , 2 pm EST via Kisfoundation IG Live, with Founder and my friend KiKi Shepard in celebration for "World Sickle Cell Day!"

05/01/2020

Thank you for allowing me to partake of TMBA Law Day! I feel Honored and Blessed!

12/19/2019

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The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation's Breaking Barriers to Voting

What an honor to have our own Teenspokesperson, Alyssa Reign Simmons a current Fellow in this program!