Sickle Cell Communities
On the map above you will find some links and information to other sickle cell organizations located globally.
1st CQSCC, Inc. Champion Award presented at the 7th Annual Fundraising Dinner
The 7th Annual Citizens for Quality Sickle Cell, Inc. Fundraising Dinner was held at Central Connecticut State University on June 5, 2009. The event started with a cocktail reception. The evening progressed with song selections from Women of the Cross, a female trio acapella Gospel group, followed by featured speaker and author Dominique Friend. The evening ended with a presentation of the 1st Annual CQSCC, Inc. Champion Award. The award went to Metro Realty Corporation for their unfailing support to the mission of CQSCC,Inc. and to families affected by sickle cell disease.
What is Sickle Cell?
Sickle Cell Disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. Normal red blood cells are round like doughnuts Healthy Cell, and they move through small blood tubes in the body to deliver oxygen. Sickle red blood cells Sickle Cell become hard, sticky and shaped like sickles used to cut wheat. When these hard and pointed red cells go through the small blood tube, they clog the flow and break apart. This can cause pain, damage and a low blood count, or anemia.
Who We Are
Our organization is made up of volunteers from Northern Connecticut. Our group is diverse and made up of parents, families and friends of people living with Sickle Cell Disease, educators, and members of the clergy who are interested in providing quality care and support for children and adults with Sickle Cell Disease and related disorders.
