SCCM Exist To Give Hope
Create Change
Empower Warriors.
That’s Our Mission
The Sickle Cell Coalition of Maryland empowers individuals with sickle cell disease through care, education, advocacy, and support for a healthier future
Our Vision
SCCM's vision is to ensure every sickle cell warrior in Maryland has access to the tools they need to THRIVE in all aspects of life.
Our Mission
SCCM empowers sickle cell warriors and caregivers to take charge of their lives through education, advocacy, and resources. We are committed to dismantling stigma and injustices, building strong community partnerships, and fostering the growth and selfactualization of the sickle cell community.
Education
Empower individuals with comprehensive educational tools and resources to make informed healthcare decisions.
Advocacy
Amplify sickle cell warriors’ voices to catalyze systemic change and dismantle healthcare disparities.
Warrior Empowerment & Support
Deliver compassionate care and resources tailored to each warrior’s unique needs.
Ethos
SCCM leads with integrity and the values sickle cell warriors deserve—character, credibility, and ethics.
The Sickle Cell Coalition of Maryland is committed to developing programs and solutions that are responsive to the current and future needs of the sickle cell disease (SCD) population. We will work to address persistent health disparities faced by the SCD community.
The success of our organization is intrinsically linked to the wellbeing of the SCD warriors, and we will prioritize their inclusion in all aspects of our work. Building genuine relationships and trust within the community, even if it takes time, is crucial to our mission. We operate with integrity and transparency, recognizing that the SCD warrior is the reason for our existence. These values will guide us toward achieving our goal of improving the lives of those living with SCD.
