Sickle Cell will not
determine your future.

A community-powered movement to help everyone touched by Sickle Cell — patients, families, providers, and allies — thrive, right where they are.

What does it mean?

“Blossom Where You Are Planted” means something a little different to each of us — and every meaning is right.

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Make the most of right now. Like making lemonade out of lemons — thriving in your current season.

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Grow into who you’re meant to be. Recognizing and using your natural gifts and talents to fulfill your purpose.

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Accept who you are, right in this moment — and make good, healthy choices along the way.

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Flourish and thrive. To bloom with warmth and vigor — to be in a state of healthful beauty, even in the dark.

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Overcome. Use every hurdle — even Sickle Cell — as a steppingstone to your next higher level of success.

✨ Just blossom. Celebrate your life. ✨

Why SCFA is launching this now

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Arizona is reimagining how we show up for our community. Instead of asking people to come to us, we’re meeting you where you are — in every corner of Arizona, with the people who already know and love your neighborhood.

Blossom Where You Are Planted is a community-powered, zone-based approach. Patients, families, providers, and allies all grow together — supported by local Zone Directors, Community Health Workers, our Empowerment Advisory Council, and our Board of Directors. Your story, your zone, your pace.

Your Arizona Community Zones

SCFA’s BWYAP program organizes Arizona into five community zones — each with its own leaders, events, and neighbors.

Tucson / East AZ
Tucson, Vail, Apache Junction, Clifton

West Valley
Glendale, Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Surprise

East Valley
Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe

Central Phoenix
Phoenix, Scottsdale

Pinal County
Casa Grande, Maricopa, Florence, Queen Creek

Who makes it bloom

🏛️ Board of Directors🤝 Empowerment Advisory Council📍 Zone Directors❤️ Community Health Workers🩺 Clinical Partners · Banner & PCH🙌 Volunteers & Allies🌸 You

What’s new in this launch

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A brand-new website & upgraded app. A cleaner, friendlier 360° SCD Hub — built around you.

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Upgraded trackers. Log your health and your community activity, earn SickleSense Coins, and see your patterns over time.

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Zone-based community. Find your people, your local leaders, and your courses — all in your BWYAP zone.

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Coach Carla, your guide. A friendly companion to walk you through it all, every step of the way.

Ready to blossom with us? 🌹

Join the 360° SCD Hub free — it takes about two minutes.