Milestones & Organizational Accomplishments
The Dream Team
Sickle Cell Association of Houston would not be the success that it is without a supportive cast who are passionate, knowledgeable, and committed to improving the lives of individuals living with SCD and SCT.
Legislative Victories
Sickle Cell Association of Houston works with State Representative Jarvis Johnson & Senator Borris Miles during the 86th legislative session, passing historic legislation benefitting all Texans living with SCD aimed at improving their quality of life.
2019
HR 1470 Texas Resolution honoring Quannecia McCruse & Tonya Prince for the work of Sickle Cell Association of Houston
2018
Mayor welcomes all attending Sickle Cell Houston Walk. Houston's premier walk for sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait in the great city of Houston
2017
September becomes the city's recognized Sickle Cell Awareness Month
2016
April 23rd - Houston Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Proclamations
Organization Awards
2019
National Institutes of Health Award of Service
Sickle Cell Advocates of the Year
2018
Phyllis Z. Thomas Award of Merit
2017
Hurricane Harvey Hero for sickle cell families
2016
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Award for work in Health Disparities in sickle cell disease
Humble Beginnings
Sickle Cell Association of Houston garners the support of top city of Houston leadership to address the challenges faced by the SCD community.
Becomes first SCD partner agency of its kind in the city of Houston.
2015
Sickle Cell Association of Houston opens its doors to provide services
Director Houston Health Dept Stephen Williams
