Pam’s call to action as an Ambassador for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is due to her being the mother of two – now Adult – children living with the Sickle Cell. Pam has experienced every aspect of their growth and living with SCD, notwithstanding the challenges and successes. Pam will be remiss to not thank her husband of 30 years for being there during the journey of their 43 year old daughter and their 23 year old son.

A Las Vegas, Nevada resident for over forty years, Pam has actively been involved with several organizations, including Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NVCCF), and Cure for the Kids, in her efforts to raise awareness and education of SCD. While working with NVCCF, Pam organized several “firsts” in Las Vegas which included: a SCD symposium (2011), SCD Walk-A-Thons (2011 to 2013), and spearheading SCD representation in the Martin Luther King Parade (2013).

While continuing to be involved in the community, Pam received a renewed “call to action” in 2019. After her retirement from the State of Nevada after 34 years of service, Pam founded the nonprofit BTG- Adult Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of Nevada. Our Mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals with Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassema, and related blood disorder.

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