Who We Are
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Orange County was founded in 2006, by Starlerra Simmons, as a 501(c)(3) organization of the Internal Revenue Service. Starlerra Simmons knows first hand the complications and challenges that come with Sickle Cell Disease.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Orange County is committed to increasing the public's awareness of sickle cell disease; through educational seminars, community based workshops, educational activities, and other support programs. Our goal is to provide continuous education about the disease, its management, and its myriad of issues. Our strategy is to educate youth, young adults, parents, caregivers, family member, teachers, and the community; by helping raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease.