EMPOWER and IMPACT one Family at a Time
The Aaliyah is Healed Foundation provides support, resources, and education for families with children with sickle cell disease and pediatric cancer.
Support
We focus on community first through our outreach and support groups that create a safe space for healing and education.
Resources
We provide financial guidance and mentorship for families to manage money during tough times.
Education
Our training programs build confidence in content and are facilitated by certified instructors based on the subject matter.
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In Loving Memory
Aaliyah D. Francisco
Despite Sickle Cell Disease, Aaliyah had a normal childhood for the most part. She could be a kid and allowed to live life as normally as possible. Aaliyah was a very motherly child.
She enjoyed taking care of her baby brother Micah and that would continue for the remainder of her life. Aaliyah was a child with a big personality!
She was inquisitive, intelligent, daring, had an infectious smile, and never met a stranger whether young or old. She made a lasting impression on everyone she met.
What is Sickle Cell
Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder that is marked by flawed hemoglobin. Due to their stiff and sticky shaped red blood cells, Sickle cell disease interferes with the delivery of oxygen to the tissues.
When the red blood cells lose their oxygen, they form into the shape of a sickle or crescent, like the letter C. These cells stick together and can’t easily move through the blood vessels. This can block small blood vessels and the movement of healthy, normal oxygen-carrying blood, causing pain and illness.
