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Sickle Cell Hope Foundation

Hope Starts Here.

Where Hope Becomes Action.

For individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease, hope is more than a word. It is education. Advocacy. Support. Community. And knowing someone is willing to stand beside you.

Your gift helps turn hope into action.

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đź”’ Secure Giving  â€˘  Sickle Cell Hope Foundation is a program of MBS Health Network
Educate Expand awareness
Advocate Elevate voices
Support Strengthen families
Empower Build lasting change
Our September Story

Where Does Hope Start?

Hope begins in thousands of places. Every one of us can become part of the answer.

❤️ It starts with a family. Standing together through every challenge.
🩸 It starts with a blood donor. Giving what another person may desperately need.
đź“š It starts with a teacher. Building understanding and awareness.
đź©ş It starts with a nurse. Listening, caring and advocating.
🔬 It starts with a researcher. Searching for tomorrow's breakthroughs.
🤎 It starts with a volunteer. Turning compassion into service.
✨ It starts with a child. Dreaming beyond sickle cell disease.
🌎 It starts with all of us. Because hope becomes action together.
Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Help Us Raise $10,000 for Hope.

Every contribution moves the Hope Starts Here campaign forward.

$10,000 Goal
$0 raised 0% of goal
Fund Transparency

How We Plan to Use the $10,000.00 Campaign Goal

We want donors to know where the money is intended to go. The amounts below are our planned allocation for the Hope Starts Here campaign and will guide spending as funds are used.

Planned Use of the Full $10,000.00 Goal 100% of the campaign goal is accounted for below.
Education & Awareness — 35% Educational materials, digital content, community education and awareness resources.
$3,500.00of $10,000.00
Family & Community Support — 25% Support resources, community assistance initiatives and mission-centered participant needs.
$2,500.00of $10,000.00
Community Outreach & Events — 15% Awareness events, outreach materials, local engagement and campaign activation costs.
$1,500.00of $10,000.00
Advocacy & Engagement — 10% Advocacy education, community engagement and efforts that elevate sickle cell voices.
$1,000.00of $10,000.00
Donor Fulfillment & Campaign Operations — 10% Pin fulfillment, postage, printing, donor communications, web tools and campaign logistics.
$1,000.00of $10,000.00
Payment & Administrative Costs — 5% Payment-processing fees and necessary administrative expenses directly supporting the campaign.
$500.00of $10,000.00

What $3,625.00 Raised Represents

If the funds raised to date are applied in the same planned proportions, the current campaign total would represent:

$3,625.00 currently reflected in the public campaign tracker
Education & Awareness $1,268.75
Family & Community Support $906.25
Community Outreach & Events $543.75
Advocacy & Engagement $362.50
Donor Fulfillment & Campaign Operations $362.50
Payment & Administrative Costs $181.25
Transparency note: These figures are a planned allocation, not a representation that every dollar has already been spent. Actual expenses will be recorded as incurred. Program needs, vendor costs, donor-gift fulfillment and fundraising results may require adjustments. If a material change is made to the planned allocation, we will update this page so donors can see how campaign priorities changed.
Hope Starts Here Sickle Cell Hope Foundation awareness pin
A Symbol of Hope

Make a Gift.
Wear the Hope.

Make a donation of $25.00 or more and you may request a complimentary Hope Starts Here awareness pin while supplies last.

COMPLIMENTARY WITH ELIGIBLE $25.00+ GIFTS

Your pin is more than a keepsake. It represents awareness, advocacy, support and a community committed to transforming hope into action.

Prefer your full gift support the mission? You may decline the physical pin during checkout.
Give $25.00+ & Receive Your Pin

Mailing information is required only when requesting a physical pin. Available while supplies last.

Your Support Matters

What Your Support Makes Possible

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Educate

Expanding awareness and helping communities better understand sickle cell disease.

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Advocate

Amplifying the voices and needs of individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.

🤎

Support

Connecting communities with information, resources and opportunities for engagement.

✨

Empower

Building a future where people affected by sickle cell disease are seen, supported and empowered.

Your donation doesn't just support a campaign. It helps build a movement.

A Message From Our Founder

Why Hope Starts Here Matters

“Sickle cell disease isn't simply a cause we talk about. For many families, it is part of their lives, their stories and the people they love.

Hope Starts Here was created to transform awareness into action—to educate, advocate, support and empower.

We believe people affected by sickle cell disease deserve more than awareness. They deserve a community willing to stand with them.”
Dr. Tanya Thompson, DHSc
Founder & President/CEO
MBS Health Network
Employer Matching Gifts

Your Gift Could Go Even Further.

Many employers offer charitable matching gift programs. After donating, check with your employer to determine whether your contribution to MBS Health Network may qualify.

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Hope Starts Here Giveaway

Join us throughout Sickle Cell Awareness Month for education, community engagement and opportunities to win digital prizes.

No donation or purchase is necessary to enter.

Enter the Giveaway
Giveaway participation is separate from charitable giving. See official giveaway rules for eligibility, entry requirements and drawing information.
Donation FAQs

Questions? We're Here to Help.

Here's what to know before making your Hope Starts Here gift.

The Sickle Cell Hope Foundation is a program of MBS Health Network. Donations supporting Hope Starts Here are made to MBS Health Network in support of its Sickle Cell Hope Foundation initiatives.
Charitable contributions to MBS Health Network may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors should retain their donation receipt and consult a qualified tax professional regarding their individual circumstances.
Hope Starts Here contributions support the Sickle Cell Hope Foundation's mission and related education, awareness, advocacy, community outreach and program activities.
Yes, when recurring giving is enabled through the organization's approved payment system. Monthly support helps provide more predictable resources for education, outreach and community programming.
Donors making an eligible contribution of $25.00 or more may request a complimentary Hope Starts Here awareness pin while supplies last. A mailing address is required when requesting the physical gift.
No. Eligible donors may decline the physical donor gift and allow their full contribution to support the mission.
Yes. Donors may request that their name not appear in public donor recognition. Information required to securely process the contribution may still be collected by the payment system.
Yes. Tribute contributions may be made in honor or in memory of someone meaningful to you. Tribute details can be entered during the donation process.
Many employers offer charitable matching gift programs. Eligibility and matching amounts vary by employer. Check your employer's charitable giving portal or contact your Human Resources department for more information.
No. Participation in the Hope Starts Here Giveaway is separate from charitable giving. No donation or purchase is necessary to enter. Eligibility and entry requirements are governed by the official giveaway rules.
Contributions are processed through the organization's secure online payment and checkout system. Complete payment-card information is not publicly displayed.
Yes. Donors should receive an electronic confirmation or receipt following a successful contribution. Please retain the receipt for your records.
Charitable donations are considered final and non-refundable. If you believe a transaction was submitted in error or you experience a payment-processing issue, please contact MBS Health Network promptly so the transaction can be reviewed.
Absolutely. Businesses, healthcare organizations, community groups and other partners may support Hope Starts Here through contributions, sponsorships, partnerships and community engagement opportunities.
One Community. One Mission.

Where Does Hope Start?

It starts with awareness. It starts with compassion. It starts with community. It starts with action.

And today, it can start with you.

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