Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast, Inc. is a family-oriented, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all people affected by the extremely serious health problem of sickle cell disease. The agency's purpose is to provide a range of services for Sickle Cell Disease/Trait clients and their families, including appropriate medical/healthcare referrals, counseling to assist clients in learning about their illness, methods of disease control and pain management; educational presentations and seminars for medical, education, health/human services professionals, and the general public; support group activities and the promotion of educational and recreational normalization activities.

Image Mission Statement: Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast, Inc. seeks to improve the quality of life for people affected by sickle cell disease or trait and their families, while educating the public about this very serious blood disorder. Services are also provided to persons with other health challenges and their families.

Founded by Eva W. Mack (pictured right) in 1979, Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County& Treasure Coast, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. As a nonprofit organization, we rely heavily on revenue from memberships, grant funds, donations from the private/corporate sectors and the general public. Gifts, donations and contributions are tax deductible.

S.C.F. Board of Directors:

Officers:

• Keely Gideon-Taylor
  President
• Verona H. Matthews
  Vice President
• Anthony Mack
  Secretary
• Ray Buza
  Treasurer
• Claudia J. Smith
  Immediate Past President

Directors:

• Raymond Buza, Jr.
• Ron Carryl
• Thomas Frazzetto
• Charlie B. Hudnell
• Dionne Lewis
• David Shelton
• John H. Swain