Founded in 1977, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Escambia/Santa Rosa Counties (SCDA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals with the sickle disease and their families to assist them to receive necessary services and support.

About the SCDA of EscaRosa

Major Goal:

The major goal objectives of the Association are to advocate, develop and implement programs and services to benefit individuals suffering from Sickle Cell Disease. To a accomplish these goals the association will:

• Acquaint the public with current and ongoing needs of persons with Sickle Cell Disease.

• Promote involvement of the public in a activities that support the SCDA's mission.

• Provide information and opportunities for health promotion, recreation, employment, support services and camaraderie.

• Promote medical research to eradicate Sickle Cell Disease.

• Advocate and monitor the delivery of health care services and provide counseling and support services.

“Sickle cell may bend my body, but it will never break my soul.”