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The Meesha C. Saxton Fund (MCS~ Fund) is a nonprofit 501c3 organization serving individuals impacted by sickle cell disease. This year, the MCS~ Fund will host their 5th annual fundraiser, the Unmasking for Sickle Cell Masquerade Ball. This event supports initiatives that reduce barriers for individuals who are aggrieved with sickle cell disease. Respectfully, we seek your support as a Title Sponsor for our upcoming event at the $10,000 dollar level. We thank you in advance for considering our organization. Enclosed you will find our sponsorship packet with descriptions of sponsor benefits and other sponsorship opportunities. 
 
Outside of sickle cell's debilitating physical and mental effects, it is often a fatal disease. When people with sickle cell experience a flare-up, the individual becomes sick and is often hospitalized. This creates a situation where they can't work, which ultimately means lost wages and financial hardship. When you donate to the MCS~ Fund, you help us accomplish our mission of assisting those affected by sickle cell with essential needs such as rent subsidy, shelter, food, transportation, and utility bills. We are actively seeking to raise funds to assist these affected individuals, but are unable to meet our goals without your help. That's particularly why I am reaching out for support of our annual fundraiser event held on World Sickle Cell Day on June 19th, 2022 at the LaVera Party Center, 32200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094, Time: 6:30 pm -10:30 pm

Again, there are various levels of sponsorship opportunities enclosed. Please choose the level of participation that best fits, and in turn, we’ll help meet the needs of the countless individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease. We hope that we can count on you to make this year's event one of our best. MCS~ Fund is a 501(c) (3) organization. Your donation is tax-deductible. 

Sickle cell anemia is one of the most deadly and unfortunately misunderstood diseases in the world, Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions of people throughout the world and is particularly common among those whose ancestors came from sub-Saharan Africa; Spanish-speaking regions in the Western Hemisphere (South America, the Caribbean, and Central America); Saudi Arabia; India; and Mediterranean countries such as Turkey, Greece, and Italy. In the United States

The exact number of people living with SCD in the U.S. is unknown. Working with partners, the CDC supports projects to learn about the number of people living with SCD to better understand how the disease impacts their health.

It is estimated that:

• SCD affects approximately 100,000 Americans.

• SCD occurs among about 1 out of every 365 Black or African-American births.

• SCD occurs among about 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic-American births.

• About 1 in 13 Black or African-American babies is born with sickle cell trait (SCT).

While no readily available cure has been identified, patients require constant management of the condition to ensure they lead a happy and productive life. Unfortunately, managing sickle cell anemia can be expensive, complicated, and sometimes overwhelming for patients. This is where MCS ~ FUND is making a difference and aiming to help those individuals financially. We would appreciate your help with our efforts click the link below to make a taxes deductible donation.