Summary
Organization name
Mikayla Sarai Foundation
other names
For Sickle Cell and Health Equity
Categories
Health, Children & Family, Community
BIPOC Serving
BIPOC Serving
BIPOC Led
BIPOC Led
Address
1 SE MAIN ST STE 600MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
"I've got big dreams, and thanks to you, I'm not letting Sickle Cell stop me from chasing them."
-Mikayla, Co-Founder, Mikayla Sarai Foundation
At The Mikayla Sarai Foundation for Sickle Cell and Health Equity, we passionately unite the causes of sickle cell awareness and health equity. We invite you to join us in a movement of hope and healing. With every donation we step closer to a day when the pain of Sickle Cell is but a memory for Mikayla and many like her. Here are some areas your donation will support us to move our mission forward:
From the moment Mikayla entered the world 15 years ago, she became a warrior in a battle against Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) — a genetic condition where red blood cells, which normally carry life-giving oxygen throughout the body, are abnormally shaped like crescents or sickles. These sickle shaped cells can get stuck in blood vessels, causing painful blockages, damaging organs, and leading to life-threatening complications.
At the tender age of 15, Mikayla has already faced more health battles than most will in a lifetime. Since her first breath, Sickle Cell Disease has imposed daunting challenges, with countless hospital stays marking the rhythm of her young life. Her resilience has been tested through excruciating Vaso-occlusive crises, the breathlessness of Acute Chest Syndrome, the weakness brought on by Pneumonia, and the silent threat of a stroke at just three years old and another stroke just four months ago. Each episode, a testament to her enduring spirit.
Mikayla’s strength has been nothing short of heroic. Yet now, she approaches a pivotal moment in her journey — a Bone Marrow Transplant. Recognized as the sole cure for Sickle Cell Disease, this procedure promises a future unshackled from the pain she’s known all too well. But this hope comes with its own set of trials, demanding over a year for recovery and rehabilitation. It’s a testament to the belief that a life free from the clutches of Sickle Cell is within reach.
We are deeply grateful for your donation to the Mikayla Sarai Foundation for Sickle Cell and Health Equity. Your generosity is a powerful gesture that supports: vital research, advocacy, and the direct assistance needed to conquer Sickle Cell Disease.
Thanks to you, we are one step closer to making a significant difference in the lives of those affected by this condition. Your contribution is the spark that fuels our mission for a healthier, more equitable future.
Support the cause, embrace the hope, and be a part of Mikayla’s story of triumph.
"It is cool to see how much people care. It's like every donation says 'We're with you. Mikayla,' and that means the world to me."
-Mikayla, Co-Founder, Mikayla Sarai Foundation
Propel Nonprofits is the 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor for Mikayla Sarai Foundation
Organization name
Mikayla Sarai Foundation
other names
For Sickle Cell and Health Equity
Categories
Health, Children & Family, Community
BIPOC Serving
BIPOC Serving
BIPOC Led
BIPOC Led
Address
1 SE MAIN ST STE 600