cause: "Sickle Cell Awareness Launch"

cause

description

I would like to develop an educational and transitional care opportunity for the Sickle Cell population in Chattanooga. Sickle cell disease primarily affects people of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian Indian ancestry. In the United States, sickle cell disease is most often seen in African Americans, in whom the disease occurs in one out of every 500 births and one out of every 36,000 Hispanic births. An estimated 100,000 people live with sickle cell disease in the U.S. Worldwide, it has been estimated that one in every 250,000 babies is born with sickle cell. Learn more about Sickle Cell disease at www.sicklecelldisease.org.

why

why should people support this cause

The Sickle Cell population in Chattanooga is under served, particularly those who have recently transitioned from pediatric care to adult-hood. There is a need for awareness of the disease and its complications and for a discussion about the cure for pediatric patients. A bone marrow transplant can provide a life-saving opportunity for a child living with sickle cell as in the case with Ariel Kelly. There remains many more sickle cell clients in need of a cure. People should get involved in launching the awareness of the sickle cell need currently not being met in our community. More adults are dying in sickle cell crises than children because of the lack of education and treatment for them. This can be prevented with the proper outlet for care. This cause serves as a means to START. Thank you.

when

when it should get started

Now.

We hosted a Sickle Cell Awareness Luncheon along with Brewer Media Group in Chattanooga, TN on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at The Mill of Chattanooga. A Genetic Counselor from Meharry Medical College's Sickle Cell Center provided public education and awareness about sickle cell disease.

Following the luncheon, Esince Management Services, LLC and Brewer Media Group successfully hosted an "Evening of Praise" featuring Ruben Studdard, Season Two American Idol Winner, at Olivet Baptist Church.

when it should be finished

This will be ongoing, but our final event this year is planned for November 30, 2012.

way

total resources requested

money needed: $10,000.00

volunteer hours needed: 100

background and plan

the plan

With the professional project management of Esince Management Services, the Chattanooga Scenic City Sickle Cell Corporation plans to host a FrockTail Party at the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Friday, November 30, 2012. A FrockTail Party is a fashion auction! Inspired by fashion and compassion, the FrockTail Party will raise money to promote sickle cell awareness in our community. The event will showcase fabulous one-of-a-kind designer dresses from fashion designers and boutique owners in Chattanooga and the surrounding areas. This is a chance for local female executives and business owners to revamp their wardrobe just in time for the holiday season. Currently, 100% of the proceeds from the auction will go to the organization. We are also seeking a partnership with a local non-profit.

In preparation for the frock auction, fashion designers from Chattanooga and the surrounding areas will be asked to design a garment based on given measurements of mystery judges. The winning designs will be featured in the advertisements for the FrockTail Party. All designers will have the opportunity to strut their fashions on the run-way during a fashion show that will be held in conjunction with the FrockTail Party.

milestones

1st milestone: 0 days

The Application of the Scenic City Sickle Cell Corporation. Goal submission date is January 02, 2012.

Update: The Chattanooga Scenic City Sickle Cell Corporation was chartered with the State of Tennessee on January 31, 2012. We will now be filing for non-profit status with the IRS. The goal for this date is March 30, 2012.

2nd milestone: 0 days

Walk, Run or Ride for Sickle Cell the weekend of September 29th and 30th, 2012.

3rd milestone: 0 days

A Frocktail Fundraiser - November 30, 2012

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