Board of Trustees
Pastor Eric Tate Martin - Board President

Kenneth B. Jarvis II - Governance Chair

Demeta Rose - Finance Chair

Gwendolyn Rice - Fundraising Chair/Marketing Officer

Connie E. Vaughn - Secretary

Elouise M. Sneed

Tiffany T. Devereaux

Fatima Marsh

Advisory Council
Paula D. Caldwell

Lydia Wyatt

Fidelia Johnson

Our History In 1977 the Dallas Urban League and the Dallas County Medical Society joined together to found the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation of Dallas in an effort to develop awareness within the community, while impacting the lives of individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.

The organization was chartered on February 13, 1978. In April of that year, the Articles of incorporation and by-laws were amended to meet the requirements of a Texas non-profit organization.

Our Mission To improve the quality of life and empower individuals and families of those affected by sickle cell disease


Our Vision Through education we can move towards a world free of health, economic and social disparities caused by sickle cell disease.
Our Program Sickle Cell Disease Association of Dallas has four major components that support the guiding vision of our founders.
1. Testing and Screening

2. Case Management

3. Genetic Counseling

4. Public Outreach and Education

In addition to these components, we leverage our partnerships and local and national resources to further support the sickle cell community through support groups, stress and pain management seminars, community service referrals, sickle cell education and achievement tutorials and blood drives.