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Northwest Sickle Cell Camp

NW Sickle Cell Camp was founded by the Charles Drew Sickle Cell Health Board in 1993. For the past 10 years our children have had an opportunity to experience a variety of activities such as boating, arts and crafts, bicycle riding, hiking, fishing and being outdoors under the direction of health care professionals knowledgeable about Sickle Cell Disease and treatment issues. Camp has also given our children the opportunity to develop relationships, talk about their experiences, ask questions, and learn more about Sickle Cell Disease.

Last year, Charles Drew Board decided to relinquish their nonprofit status and asked Metropolitan Seattle Sickle Cell Task Force to become the primary organization financially responsible for Northwest Sickle Call Camp.

Though camp is currently free to all campers it costs $23K to operate the summer camp program, which equates to $575 per child. Please donate through this link to PayPal and contribute to this valuable opportunity for our children.

  • Sponsor a camper for $575
  • Sponsor a craft for $500

More Ways to Get Involved

  • Organize a read-a-thon at your local school.
  • Ask your church to get involved (special offering, cook-out, bake sale, etc)
  • Ask your local community center to do a coin drive.
  • Organize a car wash or bake sale in your community.
  • Distribute the support letter attached to local organizations.
  • JOIN THE CAMP FUNDING TEAM. Our goal is to create a new team to work to find new funders to make camp sustainable for years to come. If you are interested in the joining the team, contact us today.
  • VOLUNTEER AND JOIN THE CAMP STAFF. Our goal is to find directors, counselors and medical staff who are skilled and are committed to caring for the medical, emotional and physical needs of children and teens with sickle cell disease. Link to Camp Staff Application PDF form.


Sickle Cell Walk

Our goal is to have at least 500 in attendance and raise at least $20,000 to support our Summer Camp and Scholarship, and Internship Program. During the walk we also hope to continue our efforts to promote healthy living by providing information booths about nutrition, dental, mental, and physical health. We believe that it is imperative that our families be leading the way in promoting health living in our communities.

  • Sponsor a walker or cyclist.
  • Donations for BBQ supplies or food.

More Ways to Get Involved


Attend Monthly Task Force Meeting

Want to get involved? Do you want to play a role in meeting the needs of our families and individuals with Sickle Cell? Come join the Task Force and make a difference. All ages welcomed.
When: Third Wednesday of the month, 6 PM
Where: Please contact us for the location.

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