Mathews Mighty Miles

Every step can help change the future for children living with sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide and approximately 100,000 people in the United States. Among Black or African American communities, the disease occurs in about 1 in every 365 births, impacting children and families across generations.

By supporting our St. Jude fundraiser, you are helping advance lifesaving research and care for children with sickle cell disease. Thanks to remarkable advances in medical science, including stem cell transplants and breakthrough gene therapies, the possibility of a future free from sickle cell complications is becoming a reality. Recent gene therapy innovations have allowed some patients to achieve long-term relief from severe disease and represent an important step toward transforming sickle cell care.

Together, we can help St. Jude continue developing better treatments, expanding access to care, and moving closer to a future where every child with sickle cell disease has the opportunity to live a healthier, brighter life.

Will you join us by making a donation or becoming part of our team? Your support can help make lifesaving breakthroughs possible.