About Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo

Have A For Sickle Cell

Mission

To improve the quality of life for individuals and families living with sickle cell disease.

Vision

To serve the sickle cell community and provide access to better care, resources, and services.

Our Story

The Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo inc. (SCWB) was developed in August 2022 by a group of individuals from the Buffalo community. We are dedicated to helping create healthy living conditions for people and families living with sickle cell disease.

SCWB is a nonprofit 501c3 organized and operate exclusively for the purpose of educational, charitable, and services that benefit the Sickle Cell community of Buffalo and WNY.

Employer ID number:
92-0835348

Our Team

Juanita McClain

President

President of the Sickle Cell warriors of Buffalo. Juanita is also a warrior who has fought lifelong battles with the disease. She is an Educator and a self-published author of three books based on her experiences of living with SCD.

" Over the years, I have used my experiences as a tool to educate myself and others, and to advocate for a community that deserves greater access to healthcare and resources."

Jason R. Moore

Vice President

"I proudly wave my flag for Sickle Beta-Thalassemia as I battle, advocate, laugh, cry, empathize, council and march alongside our community.

We put our best foot forward in pursuit of access to better healthcare, equity, and collaboration to improve the quality of life for our Sickle Cell communities across populations for NYS and globally. SCWB recognizes sickle cell as the "most common inherited disease in the world."

Advisory Board

Seraphine Sargent
Board advisor

Dr. Seraphine U Sargent was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Kivu Province. Women were never given the same opportunities regarding education and leadership
roles as men. Dr. Sargent graduated with a bachelor's degree in Health and Wellness and a master's in public administration from Buffalo State College. In addition, Dr. Sargent earned a Doctor of
Education (EdD) in Health Administration and Public Health from D'Youville University. She published her first article called:
"Sickle Cell Care Transition Experiences."
Dr. Sargent is a Program Manager at the Diversified Labor Solutions division of Beyond Support Network and an Adjunct Professor at the Educational Opportunity Center at - the University at Buffalo. Dr. Sargent also co-founded a not-for-profit organization called "Sickle Cell Warriors
Buffalo chapter of the Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Patients Network (SCTPN).

Ginger Davis

Board Advisor

Ginger Davis is the President of Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Patients Network (SCTPN). She is a lifel-long advocate and education for the inherited blood disorder and rare disease communities.

Ginger provides support the overall development of SCWB, though is focused on leading the organization's annual fundraising efforts.