About Us
ABOUT MSCF
Our Story
The Mich Sickle Cell Foundation (MSCF) was inspired by the founder’s journey as both a caregiver and a physician assistant caring for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease. Through years of personal and professional experience, she witnessed the challenges families face and the life-changing impact that early diagnosis and quality care can have on a child’s future.
These experiences inspired a vision to improve access to early diagnosis, timely treatment, and comprehensive care for children living with sickle cell disease, particularly in underserved communities.
The foundation takes its name from the founder’s son’s middle name, Mich, a Luo name meaning gift. The name reflects the belief that every child is a gift and deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling life.
Beginning in western Kenya, MSCF works in partnership with healthcare providers, county governments, researchers, and local communities to advance newborn and infant screening, strengthen linkage to care, support evidence-based treatment, and promote research that improves outcomes for children and families affected by sickle cell disease.
OUR VISION
Identify children early, link them to care, and improve lifelong health outcomes.
OUR MISSION
Improve early diagnosis and management of sickle cell disease through newborn and infant screening, linkage to care, medication support, community partnerships, and research.
