Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois

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Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois Do you have Sickle Cell Disease? Was your baby diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease? Join Us!

What SCDAI does:
* Provides leadership to create awareness of the negative impact of sickle cell disease on the health, economic, social and educational well-being of the individual and his or her family and to create awareness of the requirements for resolution.

* Prepare and distribute substantive educational materials, written and visual, about the sickle cell disease problem for all relevant segments of our society.

* Organize and/or participate in national and regional educational conferences.

* Develop and promote the implementation of service programs that will be in the best interest of the affected population.

* Develop positions and promote favorable resolution of issues and activities that could have an adverse effect on sickle cell programs or the affected population.

* Assist in the organization and development of local chapters.

* Provide ongoing technical assistance to members and other interested groups or organizations.

* Encourage adequate support for research activities leading to improved treatment and eventual cure.

10/09/2026

SCDAI's Board Member Dr. Lewis Hsu sharing and spreading sickle cell education as he does so eloquently 🙌🏾

10/09/2026

Our mood when the 54th Annual National Convention is just ONE WEEK away! 🤩

Will we see you in Concord, North Carolina, next week? It's not too late to sign up. The Annual National Convention is our signature event, and it won't disappoint! Join us to learn what's new in sickle cell, dance the night away at the Rare & Radiant Gala, connect with your community and more!

Complete your registration today ➡️ bit.ly/scdaa26

10/01/2026





10/01/2026

Hey! It’s that time! 💚

We may be able to help with utility bill assistance.

CEDA Energy Services connects income eligible Cook County households to utility bill assistance through LIHEAP.

📅 Applications open October 1, 2026, for priority households, including:
🟡 Older adults 60 and older
🟡 Disabled individuals
🟡 Households with children five and under
🟡 Households that are disconnected or in imminent disconnection status

📅 Beginning November 1, 2026, applications open for all other income eligible households.

Applications are accepted through August 13, 2027, or until funds are exhausted.

Know your dates. Get ready!
💻 Learn more & apply online: https://bit.ly/cedaonlineapp
📍 Find a Partner Intake Site: CEDAorg.net/Sites
📞 Call to learn more: (800) 571-CEDA (2332)

10/01/2026

Address

8108 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
60620

Telephone

+17735265016

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