My name is Shayan Siddiqui, and I am a junior at Cranbrook Schools in Michigan. I cofounded MiCaringHeart in 2021, and took over as President in 2024. During this time, I have helped MiCaringHeart grow and serve patients in the metro Detroit area being treated for sickle cell disease, cancer, and other serious illnesses by providing transportation to and from appointments as well as educational support.
My name is Reem Siddiqui and I am currently a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. When we were younger and didn't have a babysitter on an unexpected day off from school, our mother would bring us to her work. She is a pediatrician who specializes in the care of children with Sickle Cell Disease. These children need constant specialized medical care to maintain their quality of life. Missing appointments can have devastating consequences on their health and well-being.
The sickle cell clinic at Children's Hospital of Michigan has over 900 patients and more than 90% live in the city of Detroit.
I cofounded MiCaringHeart in 2021 with the mission of addressing the transportation needs of patients with sickle cell disease by helping to provide transportation to and from their appointments.
