Understanding the Crisis

The Problem

Sickle Cell Disease affects millions worldwide. Here's what we're up against.

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Chapter One

The Impact

Who Sickle Cell Disease affects and how it changes lives

The Warriors

Living with Uncertainty

Patients face unpredictable pain crises that can strike without warning. Each day brings new challenges.

The Caregivers

Bearing the Weight

Family members carry immense emotional and physical burden. They become nurses, advocates, and emergency responders all at once.

The Children

Childhood Interrupted

Kids miss school, birthday parties, and playtime. They feel isolated from peers.

The Communities

Disproportionate Impact

SCD predominantly affects people of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian descent, often in communities with limited healthcare access.

Chapter Two

The Scale

Numbers that demand attention

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Million+
People living with SCD worldwide
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Thousand
Babies born with SCD each year
100,000+

Americans affected by Sickle Cell Disease

$1 Billion+

Annual healthcare costs in the U.S. alone, largely due to emergency room visits that could be prevented.

50%

Of children in low-income countries don't survive past age 5

75%

Of SCD cases occur in Sub-Saharan Africa, where resources are most limited.

The Funding Gap

While SCD affects 3x more people than cystic fibrosis in the U.S., it receives far less research funding and public attention.

Chapter Three

The Solution

How Sickle Safe is changing the narrative

01

Predict Before Crisis

Intelligent tracking warns users before a crisis manifests.

02

Connect Care Circles

Build a network of family, friends, and healthcare providers who can respond instantly when help is needed.

03

One-Tap Emergency

One tap alerts your care circle with location and medical info.

04

Empower with Data

Transform daily logs into actionable insights. Share comprehensive health reports with your medical team for better outcomes.

"Because no one should face a health crisis alone."

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