About Us

About Us

The Circle of Life Center 4 Hope – (CLC 4 Hope) is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization registered in the state of Illinois formed to help meet the unmet needs of individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).

Our Mission

Is to advocate for equality, adequate and quality of health care, efficient and effective social services and programs for those affected by sickle cell disease conditions. To promote and increase public and health awareness, consciousness and education.

Encouraging individuals to become as knowledgeable about Sickle Cell Disease as they may be about any other serious or chronic disease or disorders. Working with hospitals, medical centers and professionals to connect/link with patient’s for research studies toward new treatments, advances and medicines for Sickle Cell Disease to ultimately find “A Universal Cure”

CLC 4 Hope supports advancements, developments, strategies and current medicines for the betterment of individuals living with sickle cell disease. We work and partner with other organizations, medical professionals and teams for the benefit and successful outcomes for sickle cell disease.

Our Vision

  • We envision comprehensive social service and life-enhancing programs to individuals living with SCD and for families caring for adolescents/ individuals with SCD
  • We envision hosting community, state and national events to provide awareness, education and advocacy.
  • We envision “A Cure” CLC 4 Hope supports initiatives in medical research, strategies and advances to ultimately find an effective “Universal Cure”

Invisible Disease

Making an “Invisible Disease” Visible

Advocating for Greater Awareness for Sickle Cell Disease Hope to “Enlighten” the Public

Invisible Disease

Making an “Invisible Disease” Visible

Advocating for Greater Awareness for Sickle Cell Disease Hope to “Enlighten” the Public

About Our Team

Our Team and Board of Directors strive to provide outstanding governance to ensure we offer the best in social and supportive services, education and advocacy to achieve and meet the organizations goals

 

Meet Our Team

Executive Director and Chair of Board, Dori Lawrence-Sims
Director of Operations, Mildred Lawrence
Director of Advocacy, Ayanna Parker
Treasurer, Shanita Clark

Board of Directors

Tonie Hinton
Jacquetta Lawrence
Dorian Lawrence II
David Parks
Joe Sims

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Our Board of Directors strive to provide outstanding governance to ensure we offer the best in social and supportive services, education and advocacy to achieve and meet the organizations goals

It’s a “Very Painful” & “Extremely Severe” disease help us fight to change the negative perception of individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease

Contact

Circle of Life Center 4 Hope
P.O. Box 1608
South Holland, Illinois 60473-7608

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