Board of Directors

Puala Caldwell
President,
AT&T

Fidelia Johnson
Vice President,
AT&T

Demeta J. Rose
Citigroup

Lydia Owen-Wyatt
Bluitt-Flower, Parkland HHS

Kristy Anne Thompson
PHR /  HR Magr.
Chase Paymentech

Demetria G. Caston
Campaign Director
Uplift Education

Raphael Thigpen
Psychologist,
PRIDE

Our Program

 Sickle Cell Disease Association of Dallas has four major components which support the guiding vision of our founders. They are as follows:

Testing and Screening

Case Management

Genetic Counseling

Public Outreach and Education

In addition, we leverage our strong partnerships and local and national resources to further support the sickle cell community through Support Groups, Stress and Pain Mangement Seminars, Community Service Referrals, Sickle Cell Educational and Achievement Tutorial and Blood Drives.

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

Our Vision
Through education we can move toward a world free of the health, economic and social disparities caused by sickle cell disease.

Our History

In the late 70's the Dallas Urban League and the Dallas County Medical Society recognized a need for sickle cell awareness within the Dallas community. In November 1977, the two organizations joined forces to found the Sickle /cell Anemia Foundation of Dallas to build awareness within our community and impact the lives of individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.

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