SCID, ANGELS FOR LIFE, INC.
LAKELAND, FLORIDA

SCID, Angels for Life Foundation is a not-for-profit public charity dedicated to screening newborns for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), commonly known as Bubble Boy Disease. The foundation advocates for comprehensive SCID screening across all fifty states by providing education and support for early detection, which can prevent untimely deaths from this treatable disease. As of now, 47 states screen all newborns for SCID at birth. The organization has a significant impact through personal stories such as Taylor's, who was successfully treated for SCID via in-utero stem cell transplantation—a ground-breaking technique pioneered by Dr. Alan Flake. This experimental procedure involves a series of transplants performed during pregnancy before the development of an immune system to minimize complications like graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). Such advances highlight the potential lifesaving benefits of early screening and intervention. Donations to SCID, Angels for Life Foundation are fully tax-deductible, supporting their ongoing efforts in advocacy, research, and support infrastructure. Their commitment is demonstrated by their continued engagement with medical professionals and families affected by SCID. Registered in Polk County, Florida, the foundation was officially incorporated on March 11, 2008. It operates under the incorporation number N08000002462 with its mailing address at 2424 Heritage Lakes Ct., Lakeland, FL, 33803. The organization's leadership includes Heather Smith, John W Smith, and Chris Rose serving as directors. Visit their website at scidangelsforlife.com for more information on how to contribute and support their mission. Their latest annual report is filed for the year ending April 2, 2024.