Fighting for Sickle Cell Families

Susters, Inc. provides advocacy, education, and community support for individuals and families living with sickle cell disease in Indianapolis and across Indiana.

Sickle Cell in the U.S.

100K+

Americans living with sickle cell disease

"Every family deserves access to support, answers, and a community that understands their journey."

Advocacy Education Community Indianapolis, IN

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Our Mission

To assist individuals displaced in the community with temporary housing, and provide resources and care services for those diagnosed with health disparities with a priority for Sickle cell disease, both respite and family childcare needs as an advocate on their behalf.

Caregiver Support

We walk alongside caregivers and families — offering resources, connections, and a safe space for those who give so much of themselves every day.

Awareness

We educate communities, healthcare providers, and the public about sickle cell disease — because awareness saves lives and reduces stigma.

Advocacy

We amplify the voices of those affected, push for equitable care, and champion policy change to improve outcomes for sickle cell patients.

– BY THE NUMBERS

Why this work matters more than ever

1 in 365

Black or African American babies born with sickle cell disease in the U.S.

100K+

Americans currently living with sickle cell disease

20+

Years of combined experience in our founding team’s advocacy work

Indiana

Based in Indianapolis, proudly serving Hoosier families statewide

Our Story

Born from Love.
Built for Community.

Susters, Inc. was founded in honor of two extraordinary souls — my late sister, who passed away in 2020, and my child, who faces the daily challenges of sickle cell disease. Their lives ignited a mission that refuses to be silent.

We walk alongside sickle cell warriors and their families — and we extend that same commitment to homeless individuals, including our nation's veterans and disabled men and women seeking safe, dignified shared living.

We don't just raise awareness. We build community, advocate for change, and show up — because no one should have to figure this out alone.

This is more than an organization. It's a love letter to everyone I've fought for, cried for, and refused to give up on.

— Mary Moore, Founder & Executive Director

– WHAT WE DO

Programs & Initiatives

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Education & Awareness

Workshops, school outreach, and community events to educate the public about sickle cell disease, its symptoms, and available treatments.

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Caregiver Resources

Guides, connections to local services, and peer support networks for the caregivers who give so much of themselves every single day.

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Policy Advocacy

We amplify the voices of Indiana's sickle cell community to lawmakers and healthcare systems, pushing for better treatment access and research funding.

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Annual Awareness Events

Community walks, fundraisers, and awareness drives — bringing Indianapolis together around a cause that affects thousands of families.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with Susters, Inc. to amplify our impact. Corporate sponsors help fund direct community programs and events across Indiana.

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Online Resources

A growing library of sickle cell facts, caregiver guides, national organization links, and local Indiana health resources.

Your support moves this mission forward.

Every dollar donated to Susters, Inc. goes directly toward programs that support sickle cell warriors and their families across Indiana. Help us do more.

Susters, Inc.

Moore Family Values — Advocacy, education, and support for sickle cell families in Indianapolis, Indiana and beyond.

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