Improving the quality of life
How are your donations used?
Every donation makes a difference and allows the realization of several projects improving the quality of life such as a family respite center to break the isolation, donations of equipment for specialized care, scholarship programs and establishing the groundwork for clinical research.
More widespread than any other genetic disease
Sickle cell disease is more prevalent than any other genetic disease including cystic fibrosis,
phenylketonuria (PKU), hemophilia, Tay-Sachs, and muscular dystrophy. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), sickle cell disease is recognized as one of the top 4 global health issues alongside malaria, AIDS, and tuberculosis.
The fight against this incurable disease
Currently, sickle cell disease has no cure, but adequate medical care can reduce the impact of some of its effects. When considering that the pain episodes associated with this illness are recurrent, it is imperative to treat patients quickly with the appropriate protocols for this condition.
Our projects
Every donation makes a difference
Every donation makes a difference and allows the realization several projects improving the quality of life such as family respite center, donations advanced equipment and the setting funds feet for clinical research.
Screening
Screening of newborns
Available free of charge to all newborns eligible for the Quebec Health Insurance Plan.
Our events
We are planning a gala in 2021.
Please come back here on this page to find out more in the near future.
Latest News
COVID-19: 8 recommendations for sickle cell patients
News COVID-19: 8 recommendations for sickle cell patients Our knowledge about the risks of COVID-19 in people with sickle cell disease is still very limited, but there is enough evidence to say that if you have sickle cell disease, you are at risk. So, if you have...
Cancellation of the 2020 Benefit Gala
News Cancellation of the 2020 Benefit Gala Due to the circumstances currently prevailing with the COVID-19, we have decided to cancel this year’s Benefit Gala announced for May 30, 2020 at the Montreal Science Centre. The health and safety of our families, patients,...
SCAAQ camp 2017
SCAAQ camp 2017 This year again, many children and their parents participated in this edition of our annual camp. Nothing could stop this year’s group, not even a covered sky, and all for the greatest pleasure of big and little ones! Partners The generosity of the...
Fundraising Gala 2017
Fundraising Gala 2017 On April 29th, the 11th SCAQ Fundraising Gala took place at the Hotel Hyatt in Montreal under the theme Black tie 007. More than 290 guests were present and were able to attend various performances as well as presentations introducing the work of...
Partners
The generosity of the partners plays a key role in the development and growth of the Sickle Cell Anemia Association of Quebec. Their support is invaluable. We thank them from the heart.
