About SCCF
The Sickle Cell Cure Foundation, Inc. (SCCF) is a nonprofit corporation registered in the State of Oklahoma. Its 501(C) (3) status has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States as of February 12, 2007. Thus, all donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible. The date of SCCF’s incorporation was July 28, 2006.
SCCF Purpose
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) affects more people in the world than any other genetic disease. Globally, almost one-half million babies die from SCD each year. We have discovered a treatment that promises permanent relief from the suffering, pain and premature death caused by SCD. We have devised a strong global plan for delivering this treatment [...]
Global Mission
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a global problem. As the most common genetic disease in the world, SCD touches the lives of millions and affects many more. People of at least five racial groups and numerous ethnic origins have inherited the sickle gene. SCD is correctly classified as a “tropical disease”, since it is most [...]
MALARIA – SCD
HbF (fetal hemoglobin) suppresses the expression of sickle cell disease. In addition, a recent literature review by the imminent Dr. David Weatherall suggests that HbF protects infants from malaria during the first year of life,until HbF levels decline to modest levels through a normal developmental transition as quoted below: In vitro studies have shown that [...]
Corporate Partners
Executive Summaries (outlines) of “More Than Non-Profit”, “Non-Lucratif et Encore”, and “Beyond For-Profit Only” versions of our Business Plans are attached below. The full Business Plans (in three versions) are attached as PDFs below the Executive Summaries. Certified copies will be sent to entities or individuals who respond to our RFPP (Request for Proposals to [...]
Accomplishments in 2011
The Sickle Cell Cure Foundation, Inc. (SCCF) has had a very successful and productive year. The highlights are listed below. As a direct result of having our laboratory and office within the Presbyterian Health Foundation (PHF) Research Park, SCCF has formed collaborations that enhance our ability to achieve our most important goals. Emblematic of these interactions are the CDAs (Confidential … [Read More...]
Accomplishments for 2010
The Sickle Cell Cure Foundation, Inc. (SCCF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) research foundation incorporated in 2006. SCCF chose the PHF Research Park as its world headquarters to conduct translational research using patented treatments aimed at curing two of mankind’s most devastating diseases: malaria and its allied blood disorder, sickle cell disease (SCD). The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation … [Read More...]
Our Research
A cure for sickle cell disease from our own bodies…
We are very proud to announce major progress in the search for a cure for sickle cell disease (SCD), the first genetic disease to be understood and a … [Read More...]
Peer Review & Validations of SCCF’s Discovery – Our Credentials
Some people have asked, “Your ‘cure’ works in theory, but does it work in practice?” The answer is, “Yes!!!” The key point is that fetal … [Read More...]
Living with SCD
Living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
For thousands of Americans, living with sickle cell disease means a lifetime of painful episodes, blood transfusions and frequent trips to the … [Read More...]
J.R. Perry III and his son Jameel
Jameel was born in 1999, and within 2 hours of his birth his father J.R. knew that his son would suffer from sickle cell disease. J.R. has devoted the … [Read More...]
Origins of Sickle Cell
Increasing fetal hemoglobin in people with homozygous sickle cell alleviates all symptoms of SCD. The Google map shows four independent genetic origins, or haplotypes, of SCD in different regions (ellipses) and the subsequent migrations of populations (white arrows). The solid white arrow is to signify the forced migration of Western Africa peoples as slaves to [...]
Facts About SICKLE CELL DISEASE (SCD)
In the United States, SCD affects primarily people of African descent. But this pattern of prevalence is changing, with increasing numbers with SCD being found among Hispanics, Native Americans and Caucasians. SCD affects a large percentage of people in Central America as well as significant numbers in the Carribean and in South American countries such [...]
