Programs and Services
Programs and Services
SCDAI Baby Shower
In the United States there are over 100,000 people living with Sickle Cell Disease. In the state of Illinois there are approximately 120,000 births per year; of those births over 250 babies are born with Sickle Cell Disease. In knowing the journey these families may experience, SCDAI created a celebration of those lives hosting its first Baby Shower in 2006. The baby showers focus is to educate the families about SCT/SCD in a fun non-stressful environment. The families are able to see they are not alone; there are others in the same situation. This event allows parents/guardians to express their fears and concerns associated with caring for a child with SCD. SCDAIs’ Baby Shower events are provided quarterly catering to parents of children with SCD from 0-12 months of age.
In the United States there are over 100,000 people living with Sickle Cell Disease. In the state of Illinois there are approximately 120,000 births per year; of those births over 250 babies are born with Sickle Cell Disease. In knowing the journey these families may experience, SCDAI created a celebration of those lives hosting its first Baby Shower in 2006. The baby showers focus is to educate the families about SCT/SCD in a fun non-stressful environment. The families are able to see they are not alone; there are others in the same situation. This event allows parents/guardians to express their fears and concerns associated with caring for a child with SCD. SCDAIs’ Baby Shower events are provided quarterly catering to parents of children with SCD from 0-12 months of age.
