Etta Carter

Etta Carter – Sickle Cell Warrior

Etta Carter was born with Sickle Cell Anemia and is a native of Philadelphia, PA. She currently resides in Orlando, FL and is a caregiver and single mother of two young adults with the Sickle Cell Trait, asthma, and scoliosis. Among her many duties and challenges, Etta volunteers as Secretary of the Tri-County Sickle Cell Disease Association in Orlando. Recently, Etta was diagnosed with two other chronic disorders, but she doesn’t let that stop her from advocating for herself and others. Etta is the author of a Sickle Cell Journal and is committed to continued advocacy for Sickle Cell Disease. She believes that the population needs more education about sickle cell disease, so she is transparent about her experiences.

Additionally, Etta is a proud Sickle Cell Community Consortium member, an Independent Patient Caregiver advocate (IPCA) who wants to learn all she can and help others do the same. She also serves as a member of the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment (NABFEME) and the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Etta serves the community generously and recently helped organize the 3nd Annual Virtual Sickle Cell Caregiver Summit as a member of the planning committee. Overall, Ms. Carter’s giving heart shows her steadfast commitment to public service. 

Tri-County Sickle Cell Disease Association

June 19 is officially designated as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. It is observed annually with the goal of increasing public knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease, while shedding light on the difficulties faced by patients, their families, and caregivers. Etta Carter and her colleagues at the Tri-County Sickle Cell Disease Association will host an awareness and support day on June 29th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm/EDT at the James R. Smith Center, 1723 Bruton Blvd. in Orlando. Your support will help to Improve the lives of those living with Sickle Cell Disease! Join in… wear Red, donate blood, help raise awareness and raise Funds. Refreshments will be served; there will be plenty of activities and health related workshops filled with dynamic speakers! For more information, send an email to:  Tricountysicklecell@yahoo.com