Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative is a human services agency dedicated to aiding and enhancing the lives of those affected by Sickle Cell in Central Indiana.
Indianapolis, IN
Joined July 2011
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A big thank you to all who donated to our campaign. A special shout out to G. Elaine Johnson for her special gift on the last day of the campaign
Our 2024 Annual Campaign ends today. So you still have a chance to contribute to the cause. We know that everyone can't donate $5,000 like Dr. Andrew O'Brien (thanks, Doc!) but we also know that most people can afford to donate at least ten dollars. Thanks for giving!
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Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) announced the launch of their new Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model, a demonstration aimed at improving access to cell and gene therapy products in the Medicaid program. Read more: buff.ly/42mZJMc
The news just keeps getting better. We are excited about this new development! cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea…
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Sickle cell warriors over the age of 18 in select states are invited to participate in MedicAlert's new pilot program designed to improve the emergency room experience. Learn more: buff.ly/3Nc5JBs
If you are in or around Indy on February 12, and if you care about Sickle Cell or if you care about someone who lives with it, you should definitely check out "Sickle Cell Advocacy Day: MISSION: Health Equity" eventbrite.com/e/sickle-cell… @Eventbrite
We remain proud that our namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King, forged a path that makes it possible for all of us to thrive in equal opportunity, justice and love. That's what we try to give our clients each and every day. Happy MLK Day!
Our 2024 Annual Campaign is a way for you to make an impact on #sicklecell and it will help us aid and enhance the lives of those affected by this genetic disorder. Any size donation will help! Thank you!
We are grateful that 2023 brought the news of two potential cures for #Sicklecell. We are hoping for more good news in 2024. In the meantime, we'd like to thank you for your support of our efforts to aid and enhance the lives of those affected by SCD.
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We are sending greetings and blessings to our entire #sicklecell community. May the days ahead provide joy, peace, love and NO PAIN!
We are sending greetings and blessings to our entire #sicklecell community. May the days ahead provide joy, peace, love and NO PAIN!
We are glad to hear this news. We look forward to learning more about the treatments accessibility and affordability. Still, this is very good news.
U.S. regulators have approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease. Doctors hope they can cure the painful inherited blood disorder that afflicts mostly Black people in the U.S. wishtv.com/news/two-gene-the…
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We are very excited to share that today, Dec. 8, the Food and Drug Administration approved two gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease! These potentially curative therapies are the first treatments of their kind available to individuals with SCD.
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Ashley is a former youth ambassador for MCSCI (2022). We are very proud of her! Thanks for recognizing her!
Meet 2024 Riley Champion Ashae Villafana from Indianapolis. She receives treatment at Riley Children’s Health for sickle cell disease and loves baking, making slime, and creating videos. Welcome, Ashae! #RileyChampions
Tomorrow, December 1st, marks the opening of our 2024 Annual Campaign. We invite everyone to contribute with whatever gift you can afford. Click here to make a donation givelify.com/donate/martin-c…
