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About MS Sickle Cell Foundation

The mission of the Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with sickle cell disease through the support of research, public activities and awareness, and patient/family education.

MSCF sponsors several events throughout the year including a Sickle Cell Camp each June, when youth living with the disease take a four-day trip to Mississippi State Park to spend quality time and have fun with other families going through the same experiences.  The camp is one of many activities supported through the Annual Gala.

MSCF’s main office is located at the Jackson Medical Mall Thad Cochran Center in Suite 731 on the first floor.
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MSCF Board Members
Jeanne J. Tate, Chair
State of Mississippi
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Zakiya Summers, Vice Chairperson
Lady Godiva Productions, LLC

Theresa Walker, RN, Secretary
University of Mississippi Medical Center 

Natasha Roberts, Treasurer


Mary Gail Smith, M.D., Financial Secretary
University of Mississippi Medical Center (retired)

Courtney Davis
Camp Sickle Stars Director

Pamela Berry-Johnson

Dr. Dereck Davis​

Kallie Hargrove
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Natasha James

Melissa McNaull, M.D.

Keishawna Smith

​Dr. Deidra Snell

Evelyn Washington

​Terri Bennett

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MSCF Board Ex-Officio Members
Claude D. Brunson, M.D.
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Patricia Brunson, RN
Jackson Nephrology Associates

Percy Davis
WKXI/WOAD
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C. Denise Wright
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Beta Delta Omega Chapter

Aaron Shirley, M.D. (in memoriam)
Jackson Medical Mall Foundation
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​Services of the MS Sickle Cell Foundation​
  • Participate in public health fairs to promote awareness/education of sickle cell disease
  • Promote parent and patient support group activities
  • Hosts Summer camps/retreats for children and adults with sickle cell disease
  • Assist with funding the Pediatric Patient Care Fund at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • Sponsors/Co-Sponsors educational seminars for health care providers
  • Provide Memorial Resolutions to the family of deceased members 
  • Implement a Bone Marrow Transplant support fund for patients/families
  • Establishment of Scholarship Fund for sickle cell disease patients
  • Promote further funding of sickle cell disease research/development
​Future Goals
  • Promote further funding of sickle cell disease research/development
  • Implement a Bone Marrow Transplant support fund for patients/families
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Jeanne Julious- Tate
Chair
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Zakiya Summers-Harlee
VICE-CHAIR
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Theresa Walker, RN
SECRETARY
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Natasha James
TREASURER
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Mary Gail Smith, MD
financial secretary
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Arleen Anderson
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Courtney Davis
CAMP SICKLE STARS DIRECTOR
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Melissa McNaull, MD
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Keishawna Smith
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Pamela Berry-Johnson
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Terri Bennett
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Dr. Dereck Davis
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Deidra Snell
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Evelyn C. Ellis
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Kallie Hargrove
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Patient & Parent Support Groups
MSCF offers one Patient & Parent Support Group in Jackson, MS. We welcome volunteers to organize a support group in their community. 

Central MS Chapter Support Group
Keishawna Smith, Chair
Natasha James, Co-Chair
Contact:
mssicklecellfnd@yahoo.com
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  • News
    • Camp Sickle Stars
    • Teen Retreat 2019
    • MSCF Gala
    • Scarlet Runway Fashion Show
  • About SCD
    • Transitional Care
  • About MCSF
    • Sickle Cell Awareness Tag
    • Youth Support
  • Contact
    • Sponsorship Opportunities