The Voice of Southwest Louisiana September 2018 Issue

SWLA non-profit
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.sicklecelldisease.org
“It is important that the community understands the disease and
that we deliver up to date pertinent changes as they occur,” says
Etta Pete, Executive Director of Southwest Sickle Cell Anemia, INC.
Sickle Cell
By Etta Pete, Executive Director-Southwest Sickle Cell Anemia, INC.
SWLA Sickle Cell Incorporated,
is a non-profit organization.
The mission is to enhance the
quality of life for persons with
Sickle Cell Disease, their families, and
the community through education,
networking, guidance, and referral of
needs to support services. The local and
current Foundation has been working in
this community for more than 13 years.
The local office, Board of Directors, and
volunteers have dedicated thousands of
hours to ensure that the community is
kept informed.
Corporate Sponsor Phillip 66 Black Employee Network
L-R: Eric Ecter, Monica Collins, Tammy Bilbo, Bettie Morgan, & Stephanie Perkins
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