YourHeart Sickle Cell Foundation serves adults living with sickle cell disease across the United States, as well as their families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals supporting them.

YourHeart offers advocacy services, financial assistance for medical expenses, nutritional wellness counseling, spiritual growth support, educational programs, and community events to support adults with sickle cell disease.

Adults living with sickle cell disease can apply for medical expense assistance by contacting YourHeart directly through the website or phone. The foundation provides direct financial support to help cover essential treatment costs.

YourHeart operates primarily online with a national reach, serving adults with sickle cell disease across the United States. In-person events and outreach occur in various locations, including Dallas and Dayton, OH.

YourHeart is founded and led by Candice Jenkins, an adult sickle cell warrior. It uniquely focuses on adult warriors nationwide, offering holistic support including advocacy, financial aid, nutritional guidance, and spiritual growth, with 24/7 accessibility and hands-on community engagement.

You can get involved by visiting the Donate page to contribute financially or by signing up through the website to volunteer at events like the annual Sickle Cell Gala and Project YourBasket hospital visits.

Yes, YourHeart offers patient education sessions, webinars, and support group facilitation that are beneficial for families and caregivers seeking to understand and support adults living with sickle cell disease.

YourHeart offers patient rights representation, community outreach, and advocacy campaigns to ensure adults with sickle cell disease receive proper care and that their voices are heard in healthcare and policy settings.

YourHeart hosts spiritually uplifting support groups and inspirational workshops that focus on emotional resilience and spiritual encouragement tailored to the needs of sickle cell warriors.

YourHeart conducts Healthy Eating Workshops that provide practical guidance and culturally appropriate nutritional strategies to help warriors manage energy levels, immunity, and overall health.

YourHeart offers 24/7 availability and a crisis support line connection to provide emotional encouragement, prayer, and guidance at any hour for adults managing sickle cell disease.

YourHeart hosts the annual Sickle Cell Gala, World Sickle Cell Day activities, public awareness events, and hospital outreach programs like Project YourBasket to foster connection, recognition, and support for sickle cell warriors.

Healthcare professionals can partner with YourHeart by referring patients, accessing culturally competent educational materials, and participating in community outreach initiatives to enhance support for adult sickle cell warriors.

Project YourBasket is an initiative where YourHeart delivers specially curated care baskets directly to sickle cell warriors in hospitals across different states, providing comfort items and practical tools for hospital stays.

Programs are designed and led by Candice Jenkins, a sickle cell warrior herself, ensuring all services address the real-life challenges adults face including medical, emotional, financial, and spiritual needs.