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Sickle Cell Awareness & Advocacy

We walk with purpose — uplifting families affected by sickle cell disease.

GALS Foundation, Inc. is committed to empowering individuals and families through advocacy, education, and direct support in Savannah, Georgia and beyond.

Sickle Cell Awareness
Advocacy
Education
Direct Support
Community Wellness
0Years of Service
0Americans with SCD
1 in 365Black Americans Affected

Our Mission

Advocacy, education, and direct support for individuals and families affected by sickle cell anemia.

Mission Statement

GALS Foundation, Inc. is committed to uplifting and empowering individuals and families affected by sickle cell anemia through advocacy, education, and direct support. We believe that every person living with sickle cell disease deserves access to resources, community, and hope.

Why Sponsor?

Your sponsorship helps provide access to sickle cell education and health screenings, resources for individuals living with chronic illness, community wellness events, and opportunities for underserved youth to participate in health-focused initiatives.

Programs & Initiatives

Aligned to our mission of empowering families affected by sickle cell disease.

Sickle Cell Education & Screenings

Access to sickle cell education and health screenings through community partners and awareness events.

Chronic Illness Support Resources

Resources and support for individuals living with chronic illness and their families throughout their journey.

Wellness & Inclusion Events

Community events focused on wellness and inclusion — connecting families to support and shared purpose.

Education: RootWork

Learning readiness routines that strengthen engagement and outcomes through the 5Rs framework.

Root

Connect learning to purpose, identity, and community.

"Why this matters" opening question.
Regulate

Stabilize attention and emotion to support learning.

60-second breath + posture reset.
Reflect

Build insight through short, consistent reflection.

"Learned / Next step" micro-journal.
Restore

Repair harm and rebuild capacity with support.

Brief restorative check-in plan.
Reconnect

Strengthen belonging and healthy relationships.

Partner share + appreciation close.

Education Offerings

  • RootWork Mini-Workshops: short sessions pairing routines with practical skills.
  • Mentorship & Literacy Support: structured mentoring with goal tracking and reflection.
  • STEAM + Wellness Labs: project-based experiences connected to health and community.

RootWork in Community Education

RootWork supports learning readiness through consistent routines and reflection. GALS applies RootWork-aligned supports within youth programming and wellness education.

Community Event

12th Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Walk

Date: September 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Daffin Park, Savannah

Join us to raise awareness, honor families impacted by sickle cell disease, and support year-round outreach and education programs in our community.

Volunteer & Partner

Help us deliver a safe, welcoming, well-run event and community programs.

Volunteer Opportunities

Event setup & breakdown, registration table, water stations, partner coordination, and community outreach support.

Volunteer Inquiry

Partner With Us

Schools, clinics, nonprofits, businesses, and faith communities are welcome to partner on awareness, wellness initiatives, and RootWork-aligned education programming.

Partnership Inquiry

Blog & Stories

News, stories, and updates from GALS Foundation.

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Contact Us

Phone: 912-755-6064 • Email: galsfoundationinc@gmail.com

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Organization

GALS Foundation, Inc.
Savannah, GA

Email: galsfoundationinc@gmail.com
Phone: 912-755-6064
Register: galsfoundationinc.org

Thank You

Your generosity sustains our work and honors those living with sickle cell disease every day.