Donaldson Edge Advocacy, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) advocacy organization that uses tailored approaches to invoke positive change. At Donaldson Edge Advocacy, Inc., our goal is to provide education and awareness support resources. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Board of Directors
Our Story
Donaldson Edge Advocacy, Inc. was founded in 2023 by a group of community members who recognized a need for more support services in the area. Since then, we have promoted various health and awareness information and advocacy events throughout the communities we serve! Introducing our Board of Directors listed from left to right:
Secretary: Monica Sanford, DNP
Treasurer: Cicely Williams
Executive Director: Sandra Donaldson MPA, MBA
President: Anges Jenkins, RN
Our Impact
At Donaldson Edge Advocacy, Inc., we are proud of the impact we have made in the lives of those we serve. We help individuals and families overcome challenges and achieve their goals, and we are committed to continuing this important work.
You are not alone!
Practical health and social education
Practical health and social education
Practical health and social education
Why is it so important to know your family's health history?
Resource awareness
Practical health and social education
Practical health and social education
Where do I get help?
Feature health awareness of the Month
Practical health and social education
Feature health awareness of the Month
Each Month of the Year, we will highlight a new health or social service campaign!
Health and Social Awareness Highlight
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month Awareness Month!
Sickle cell disease — also called sickle cell anemia — is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin , the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Normally, red blood cells are disc-shaped and flexible so they can move easily through the blood vessels. In sickle cell disease, red blood cells are misshaped, typically crescent- or “sickle”-shaped due to a gene mutation
Sickle cell disease affects more than 100,000 people in the United States and 8 million people worldwide. In the United States, 9 of 10 people who have sickle cell disease are of African ancestry or identify as Black:
- About 1 in 13 Black babies are born with sickle cell trait meaning that they inherited a sickle cell gene from one parent.
- About 1 in every 365 Black babies are born with sickle cell disease, meaning they inherited a sickle cell gene from each parent.
Sickle cell disease is a lifelong illness that may be managed through preventive screening and treatment strategies. Treatment reduces or helps manage symptoms and increase longevity. With the right care, many people who have sickle cell disease live fulfilling lives and safely participate in most activities.
Reference: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sickle-cell-disease
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