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Donna T. Darrien Memorial Foundation for  

Sickle Cell

Join Us for Our September 21, 2024 Walk!

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Our Mission

The Donna T. Darrien Memorial Foundation was established In 1999, in memory of Donna T. Darrien, a twenty-three year old who died as a consequence of sickle cell disease on July 17, 1997. Several family members and friends were motivated to create a way to educate the general public about this devastating disease and promote finding a cure. 

This initial group became the Board of Directors of the Foundation. The Board consists of eleven members with duly elected officers.  Its mission is “to enhance the care and quality of life of those individuals with sickle cell anemia through collaboration, education, information, and support.” 

The Donna T. Darrien Memorial Foundation for Sickle Cell, Inc., Tax ID#22-3658890, is incorporated in the State of New Jersey and has received tax exempt status as a 501©3 organization from the Internal Revenue Service. 

While much information has been provided about sickle cell disease, those living with it and their families who deal with it on a daily basis know that a lack of education still exists. Too often the disease does not dominate the public attention. 

The Donna T. Darrien Memorial Foundation For Sickle Cell, Inc. was established to reach those living with sickle cell and their families through educational outreach programs designed to:
  • increase knowledge about the complications of sickle cell disease;
  • educate the general public about sickle cell disease;
  • provide financial assistance to those are living with the disease who wish to pursue higher education;
  • encourage and support clinical research in sickle cell disease.

Want to get involved?


Join Us for
Our 23rd Annual 
Walk for Sickle Cell 

September 21, 2024!
at Weequahic Park, Newark, NJ
8:30 am - Registration
10:00 am - Awareness Walk
10:30 am - 1:30 pm - Health and Resource Fair

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