– as seen in politico –
"It's like a time bomb — you’re OK until you’re not."
These powerful words from our founder, Mapillar Dahn-Flemister, were featured in Politico in the conversation about barriers to accessing life-changing sickle cell therapies — especially for patients on Medicaid.
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Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics Summit
April 18th, 2026 | atlanta, GA
Advancing sickle cell solutions through collaboration and advocacy
The Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics Summit brings together patients, caregivers, clinicians, advocates, and industry leaders for a day of education, empowerment, and hope.
Warrior On The Rise Scholarship Program
PRESENTED BY THE VERTEX FOUNDATION
Sickle Cell Disease takes a lot from warrior families.
The ability to go to college should not be one of them.
The Warrior On The Rise Scholarship Program exists to uplift and empower individuals impacted by Sickle Cell Disease across the United States. This initiative gives warriors and their family members the opportunity to continue their education and pursue their college dreams.
Applications for Fall Semester 2026 will close on April 30th, 2026 at midnight.
– Mission & Vision –
Mission
The mission of the MTS Sickle Cell Foundation is to increase the public’s awareness of sickle cell anemia by supporting awareness, education and research pertaining to sickle cell anemia as well as providing support to families affected by this life threatening disease.
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Thank you to our wonderful partners
MTS Sickle Cell Foundation couldn’t do what we do without the support of our business and community partners. These partnerships support us in our mission to not only spread awareness of sickle cell disease, but also support families affected by SCD, celebrate our warriors, and fight for a world without Sickle Cell Disease.
