Sally’s Sunshine Foundation was started in Memory of my friend Sally Jallow. She lost her battle with Sickle Cell disease in January of 2018 but she was a true warrior. Sally had a heart for helping people with this devastating condition and wanted to start a foundation that did just that. Sally’s Sunshine Foundation is dedicated to continuing on with what Sally dreamed of which is to support and advocate for sickle cell warriors.
“It’s easier if someone is there with you, to hold your hand.”
— Sally Jallow
“Sometimes things are out of our control and you just have to go through them but it’s better if you don’t have to go through it alone.”
— Sally Jallow
OUR MISSION
We ensure that minorities suffering from sickle cell disease have the support they need to continue to fight. Advocating through donations, education, and resources we bridge the gap between sickle cell warriors and the community.
HOW WE HELP
- Advocates for better healthcare for minorities suffering from sickle cell disease.
- Promoting the importance of blood donations from the minority community .
- Bridging the gap between sickle cell warriors and the community through sponsored social events.
- Early detection sickle cell trait screenings.
OUR STORY
The Sunflower is a symbol of adoration, loyalty and strength. They are well known for their beauty and tendency to follow-the sun as it moves across sky. Sally’s personality was like a burst of sunshine. She was always joyful and full of love and light. The logo of the sunflower represents the foundations mission to continue to to follow Sally’s Sunshine. She wanted to help people struggling with sickle cell disease and create awareness about what Sickle Cell Disease is. Sickle cell warriors are known for their immense strength in spite of all that they endure. The foundation is built of the adoration of that strength and loyalty to the mission of creating a better world for those suffering with Sickle Cell disease. The colors of the black beauty sunflower are a deep burgundy/red color. These red hues represent the color of blood as Sickle Cell Disease is blood disorder.
WHERE WE ARE NOW
- Aerobathon
- Blood Donation Drives
- 5K Sickle Cell Run
- Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Banquet
Become a Donor Today
African-American blood donations are important. Blood from an African-American to an African-American recipient is more likely to match which means fewer health problems for the sickle cell warrier.