Promoting collaboration within the scientific, research and provider communities to achieve advances in the field of Sickle Cell Disease; Promoting public awareness of Sickle Cell Disease; Promoting the exchange of information and resources within the scientific research and medical communities to achieve advances in the field of healthcare; Providing an on-line computer database featuring trade information in the field of Sickle Cell Disease; Providing an on-line directory information service featuring information regarding Sickle Cell Disease; Providing consumer information and related news in the field of Sickle Cell Disease; Providing consumer information in the field of Sickle Cell Disease; Providing on-line referrals in the field of Sickle Cell Disease; Public advocacy to promote awareness of Sickle Cell Disease