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A Cure Starts With a Community That Cares

Over 500 Delawareans wake up every day managing a disease most people never hear about. That changes with you. Join Us in funding awareness, supporting families and demanding better care.

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James L. Faucett III

Sickle Cell Awareness

Organization INC.

​The James L. Faucett III Sickle Cell Awareness Organization is dedicated to education, advocacy, research support, and community care for those affected by Sickle Cell disease. The James L. Faucett III Sickle Cell Awareness Organization was founded by James L. Faucett III, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother,  and community members whose life was shaped by his battle with Sickle Cell disease. His story is one of strength, resilience, and love. This organization exists to make sure his name lives on through action.

100K

People in the US affected by SCD

1 in 365

Black Americans has Sickle Cell Disease

10%

Of African Americans carry SIckle Cell Trait

3

Delaware is the Top 3 Highest Burden State

Our Mission & Purpose

The James L. Faucett III Sickle Cell Awareness Organization Inc. is a Delaware-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to transforming the lives of individuals and families living with Sickle Cell disease.

We provide outreach, education, research collaboration, and direct support to patients and caregivers — building a stronger, more informed community around one of the most underserved conditions in America.

Started by James L. Faucett III, our organization carries his legacy forward by ensuring no family has to face Sickle Cell disease alone.

What We Do

Outreach & Education

Research Support

Family Support

Finanical Assistance

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

You don’t have to have Sickle Cell disease to fight it. Whether you give your time, your resources, or your voice, every act of support brings us closer to a Delaware where no family faces this disease alone. Here’s how you can get involved today.

Get to Know Us

We are a Delaware-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit built by family, driven by community, and committed to change. Delaware is one of the top three states in the country for Sickle Cell disease burden, yet it remains the only state in the surrounding region without a funded adult Sickle Cell specialty center. We are here to close that gap connection.

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© 2026 The James L. Faucett III Sickle Cell Awareness Organzaition Inc.

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