Who We Are
The Joyelle Strong Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to Sickle Cell Disease education, awareness, and community support.
We serve patients, families, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals who are connected to the SCD community.
We believe that knowledge is power — and that when communities are equipped with the right information, they become a powerful force of support for those living with Sickle Cell Disease.
Our Mission
To educate communities, uplift families, and advocate for individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease — honoring the legacy of Miyava Joyelle Palmer and ensuring every warrior knows they are not alone.
Our Vision
A world where every person living with Sickle Cell Disease has access to education, resources, and a community that understands and supports their journey
Our Core Values
Compassion
We lead with love and empathy in everything we do.
Education
We believe awareness is the first step toward change.
Community
We are stronger together than we are apart.
Advocacy
We amplify the voices of warriors and families.
Nicole Brown
Founder & Executive Director
Nicole Brown is a serial entrepreneur, community advocate, and mother whose life’s work is shaped by love and service. As the founder of multiple Indiana-based home care agencies, Nicole has spent years working at the intersection of healthcare and community support.
The founding of the Joyelle Strong Foundation is the most personal chapter of her journey — one driven by her daughter Miyava Joyelle Palmer and a commitment to ensuring Sickle Cell Disease never goes unspoken or unsupported.
Featured Book
Beauty in the Battle:
The Joyelle Strong Journey
This powerful and inspiring guide is more than just a book—it’s a story of strength, resilience, and unconditional love.
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Written from a mother’s perspective, Beauty in the Battle shares a deeply personal journey of raising a child with sickle cell disease. Through real-life experiences, emotional moments, and hard-earned lessons, this ebook provides guidance, encouragement, and support for caregivers, parents, and anyone facing life’s unexpected challenges.​
