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What 40 Years of Serving One Community Taught Mary About Leadership | Grow There With Cheria Podcast

Cheria sits down with her aunt, Mary Brown, President and CEO of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation, for a conversation about legacy, advocacy, and what it truly means to serve a community over time. For Mary, the journey began decades earlier at just six years old when the death of a neighborhood child with a blood disorder left a lasting impression. Years later, a simple encyclopedia search led Mary to what was meant to be a short-term role at a sickle cell camp. That “temporary” position evolved into a 40+ year commitment to building programming, advocating for families, and expanding access to equitable care across California. Timestamps: 00:33 Camp Changed My Life 02:58 Meet Mary Brown 07:43 Mary’s Origin Story 08:25 Sickle Cell 10:00 From Camping to Camp Director 14:09 Leading Camp Like Captains 17:42 Staying Focused on Service 21:40 The Toll and the Mission 24:46 Learning Without Credentials 27:10 Finding Your Way Forward 28:31 Fighting for the Role 30:56 Prove It Mode 34:39 Intentional Leadership 38:11 Why Camp Matters 41:39 Fundraising and Lifelong Care 45:42 Legacy and Giving Back 47:50 Rapid Fire Reflections Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthere/?... TikTok:   / growtherewithcheria