Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is one of three medical centers funded by Pennsylvania’s Division of Maternal and Child Health to receive newborn sickle cell screening test results. Since 1978, Children’s has been identifying children with sickle cell disease and providing children and parents with counseling, follow-up care and further genetic testing. Currently, Children’s hematologists and oncologists care for 200 children, teens and young adults up to 21 years of age with sickle cell disease. Site August Wilson Center One of only two major arts institutions in the world named for Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright and Pittsburgh native August Wilson, the August Wilson Center for African American Culture engages regional and national audiences in its mission of preserving, presenting, interpreting, celebrating and shaping the art, culture and history of African Americans in Western Pennsylvania and people of African descent throughout the world. Site Santonio Holmes III and Long Foundation Santonio Holmes established The III & Long Foundation, A Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation in March of 2009.  III & Long is in honor of his son, Santonio III, who suffers from Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).  Holmes understands the difficulties that face families that have been affected by the disease.  “As a parent of someone who has been diagnosed with SCD, I know how expensive the hospital bills and the medication can be.  My goal is to help families that cannot afford the medication by giving grants to charities that assist those particular individuals.” Site Ways to Donate You can support us directly or through your employer’s United Way program. • United Way Agency Code 1431932 • Please mail donations to: CSCF, Inc. Gove Business Center 226 Paul Street Pittsburgh, PA 15211 Corporate sponsors are also needed. You can also support us and get Discounts PLUS Roadside Assistance with the hcard. Children’s Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization recognized by the Federal IRS as tax-Exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Corporate Partners:  Tickets For Kids The mission of Tickets for Kids® Charities is to enable underprivileged children and their families to fully participate in the enriching resources our community has to offer, including cultural, sporting, educational, and entertainment activities. In doing so, Tickets for Kids brings a source of joy to children who otherwise may never have a chance to take advantage of these opportunities. This introduction to new experiences creates a brighter outlook for these children, helping to give them a sense of hope and broaden their possibilities. Site Savoy Restaurant and Lounge From celebrities and sports figures to guest DJs and live music, Savoy is Pittsburgh’s premier dining experience. Started and owned by Pittsburgh’s own Chuck Sanders, Savoy is Sanders’ vision of high- scale establishments common to Miami, Las Vegas, and New York.  Helping to make this vision reality is Kevin Watson, Savoy’s Executive Chef who has served as personal chef for the Pittsburgh Steelers and premier Pittsburgh CEOs. Experience the Good Life for yourself. Site The Children’s Institute The Children's Institute is dedicated to promoting the well-being of children, young people and their families and to providing services that meet their special needs. The vision of The Children's Institute is to become a center of excellence in the region and in the nation. The hallmark of The Children’s Institute’s legacy will continue to be an unwavering commitment to children with special needs and their families. Site Pittsburgh Cares Pittsburgh Cares exists to increase community engagement through volunteerism and enhance the impact of our regional service partners.  And to be the region’s leader in promoting and increasing community engagement. Site Sickle Cell Society The Society offers adult SCD patients and families an educational resource and comprehensive treatment center that ensures complete access to medical, psychosocial and educational services.  We are here for you in every way possible; with a holistic approach to early diagnosis and on-going treatment that improves a patient's ability to understand, fight and manage the effects of sickle cell disease. Site Greater Pittsburgh YMCA Today, the Y engages more than 10,000 neighborhoods across the U.S. As the nation’s leading nonprofit committed tohelping people and communities to learn, grow and thrive, our contributions are both far-reaching and intimate—from influencing our nation’s culture during times of profound social change to the individual support we provide an adult learning to read.  Supporting and serving our neighbors, the Y ensures that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected and secure. Site UPMC Montefiore - Adult Sickle Cell Program The Sickle Cell Advocacy Team (SCAT) holds regular support group meetings for patients and family members.  Meetings are held from 11 a.m. to noon in the second floor conference room at Hillman Cancer Center. For more information, call 412-692-2534. Site