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The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada
SCDAC/AAFC, Unit 34260 Adelaide St. E
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada/L’Association D’Anémie Falciforme Du Canada (SCDAC/AAFC), established in 2012, is committed to increasing awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), enhancing methods of identification, diagnosis, and treatment toward improving the quality of life of affected individuals and their families. The SCDAC/AAFC supports the development and growth of member organizations across Canada and facilitate the collaborative efforts of member organizations.
The SCDAC/AAFC also encourages the establishment of coordinated clinical services and research initiatives that will support SCD treatments and efforts toward a cure. They believe that attracting clinical and research expertise to undertake and further the study of SCD research in Canadian universities and healthcare settings is essential, and support these initiatives.
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