Camp Jumoke

05/07/2025

The Sickle Cell Community once again presents our annual Mother's Day webinar.

This year we look at Empowering Caregivers: Navigating Access to Care for Sickle Cell Disease

Caregivers—especially mothers—are the unsung heroes in the fight against Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Their unwavering support is the backbone of patient care.

This Mother’s Day, we honor their strength, love, and courage. This special webinar will explore the critical issue of access to care for those living with SCD in Canada. We will unpack the challenges, share lived experiences, and identify practical solutions to ensure every person with SCD has the opportunity to thrive.

Join us on Saturday May 10th at 2:00 PM (EST) to hear Key Discussion on:

The role of healthcare systems in SCD care—how geography, clinic availability, and wait times affect patient access and outcomes.
Financial Barriers: A look at the economic toll of SCD—insurance gaps, medication costs, lost income, and financial aid programs.
Cultural and Social Barriers:How stigma, systemic bias, and cultural misunderstandings can create mistrust and inequity in care—and how we can bridge those gaps.
Health Outcomes: Understanding how consistent, quality care impacts long-term outcomes such as life expectancy, pain management, and mental health.

We are excited this year to be joined by 3 amazing panelists, 2 of which we have not heard from before. We are joined by Judy Grandison, President of Camp Jumoke and a Warrior Mom, Lesley-Anne Spence, Warrior Mom and Kai Gordon, Warrior Mom. They all have children either entering the transition stage or leaving it and have a lot of input on said matter.

Register TODAY at https://bit.ly/SCCWarriorMoms2025

Don't miss it and a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

09/24/2024

Camp Jumoke Celebrating 30 Years of Changing Lives -

08/18/2024

06/20/2024

Volunteers needed for camp!

This summer, Camp Jumoke has now partnered with Campfire Circle to continue the long-standing tradition of offering a week of summer overnight camp to children with sickle cell disease.

Representation matters, and we are looking for Black mentors and role models aged 19 and older to support the camp session and make a big impact on the lives of children living with this life-altering disease.

For those who are seriously interested:

Email [email protected] or
Apply online at: https://campfirecircle.campmanagement.com/p/register_staff.php

05/07/2024

In the lives of those battling chronic diseases such Sickle Cell, our mothers often serve as our unwavering caregivers from the moment we arrive in this world. They offer not just warmth, comfort, and guidance, but also bear the weight of countless considerations as they tend to us, our siblings, manage the household, and look after their own well-being.

Join us Saturday, May 11, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST for our annual Sickle Cell Community Warrior Moms webinar.

We will delve into profound discussions with Kuda Regina M'schili Bempong, Sheila Merchant, and Biba Tinga, shedding light on the often overlooked challenges faced by mothers in sickle cell caregiving.

From navigating reproductive concerns to balancing careers, personal relationships, and the complexities of supporting us as young adults, they will share their experiences openly.

Join us as Alvin Merchant ask them the hard questions.

Register today at https://bit.ly/WarriorMoms2024 to participate in this enlightening webinar.

Gain valuable insights into the journey of caregiving and potentially discover new ways to strengthen your relationship with your mom.

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day to all our summer camp adventurers! 🌍🏕 Today, as we celebrate the beauty and wonder of our planet, let's take a moment to reflect on the unforgettable memories created in the great outdoors. From the early morning hikes through dew-kissed forests to the starlit nights shared around a crackling campfire, summer camp teaches us not just to live in nature, but to love and protect it.

This Earth Day, let's carry the spirit of camp with us throughout the year. Whether it's adopting more sustainable practices, participating in local clean-ups, or simply taking the time to appreciate the natural beauty around us, every action counts. Let's inspire each other to be guardians of our planet for today and for all the summers yet to come. 🌲🌸🚣‍♂️

04/10/2024

Happy Siblings Day to the lifelong friends we didn’t choose but wouldn’t change for the world! 🌟 Whether you're bonded by blood or by choice, today is all about celebrating those special people who know our stories by heart, share our childhood memories, and stand by us through life's ups and downs. Here’s to the love, the laughter, and everything that makes this relationship uniquely wonderful.

Tag your siblings or sibling figures to let them know how much they mean to you! 💖👫👭👬

04/07/2024

Through education and recreation, Camp Jumoke strives to create a path by which children living with Sickle Cell Disease can lead healthy, productive lives. Together, we can bring about change.