Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica

Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica "We support families affected by Sickle Cell Disease and advocate for greater awareness, care, and resources. This was achieved in June 2015.

Our mission is to empower warriors, educate the public, and strengthen the fight against Sickle Cell in Jamaica." The Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica (SCSCJ) is a non-profit, registered charitable organisation founded in October 1992, by two sickle cell patients, Camille Daley and Morette Wright. Our mission is to provide support (social, emotional and material) to patients and their fam

ilies and to share coping strategies which will enable them to live healthier, more meaningful lives. We also seek to heighten public awareness of sickle cell disorders (SCD) and dispel the many myths and misconceptions surrounding them. Each year we hold annual Sickle Cell Awareness Weeks and have produced an educational Get the Facts on Sickle Cell brochure and a Teachers' Guide to Sickle Cell Disease. We are an advocate for persons with sickle cell disorders and lobbied government in 1993 to restart newborn screening of babies in Jamaica. We also successfully lobbied along with the Sickle Cell Unit, UWI to have SCD added to list of illnesses supported by the National Health Fund. We seek remove the stigma attached to the disease which causes many persons to hide the condition for fear of discrimination. Ultimately we wish to create an enabling environment within which individuals with sickle cell disease can flourish and realize their true potential. We also assist persons who have not been able to complete school because of their illness and need remedial education, skills training, assistance with medication and medical procedures/tests and with funds to start or expand a small business. We need more members/volunteers to help us achieve these goals.

Worship with us as we raise awareness for Sickle Cell Disease and stand together for equity and better outcomes for all....
12/06/2026

Worship with us as we raise awareness for Sickle Cell Disease and stand together for equity and better outcomes for all. 🙌🏽 🙏🏽

🎙️Tune in for our World Sickle Cell Awareness Day Live Broadcast as we discuss equity, advocacy, and closing the surviva...
12/06/2026

🎙️Tune in for our World Sickle Cell Awareness Day Live Broadcast as we discuss equity, advocacy, and closing the survival gap.

12/06/2026

Dr. Lewis Thomas shares 5 tips to protect your kidneys and prevent complications.

09/06/2026

Dr. Lewis discusses the four different types of sickle cell crises. Not all sickle cell warriors will experience all of them. Being aware that different presentations exist might help if you do end up noticing less common symptoms.



28/05/2026

💙 This is your special invitation from Noel, fellow sickle cell warrior, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at the Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica, and Film Director of Jamaica’s first documentary on Sickle Cell.

Tonight, we come together for a powerful and uplifting conversation:

✨ “Real Talk: Living with Sickle Cell – Stories of Resilience, Hope and Strength” ✨

Whether you are a warrior, caregiver, family member, friend, or supporter, this meeting is for YOU. Join us as we share experiences, encouragement, coping strategies, and hope.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Zoom
Meeting ID: 358 895 2516
Passcode: sconnect25

Come be inspired. Come feel supported. Come connect with a community that understands. 💪🏽💙

💙 You are invited!Join the Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica for our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting:“Real T...
21/05/2026

💙 You are invited!

Join the Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica for our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting:
“Real Talk: Living with Sickle Cell – Stories of Resilience, Hope and Strength”

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

This session will provide a safe and empowering space for persons living with SCD to share experiences, challenges, victories, and coping strategies. Come be inspired, encouraged, and uplifted. 💪🏽✨

06/05/2026

Our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting held on April 30, 2026 presented by Mrs. Carene Ralph Brown, Manager, Individual Benefits and Research, National Health Fund (NHF).

This session focuses on NHF benefits available to people living with sickle cell disease and general NHF benefits to support health and well-being.

We remain committed to providing education, encouragement, and support to help individuals and families thrive.

If you found this session helpful, please like, share, and subscribe for more empowering content. Your support helps us reach and uplift more people.

30/04/2026

Our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting, held on August 28, 2025 presented by Dr. Zachary Ramsay

This session focuses on the complications associated with sickle cell disease and how you manage them.

We remain committed to providing education, encouragement, and support to help individuals and families thrive.

If you found this session helpful, please like, share, and subscribe for more empowering content. Your support helps us reach and uplift more people.

Good morning, everyone. This is a friendly reminder that our monthly Virtual Empowerment Session is tonight at 7:00 PM. ...
30/04/2026

Good morning, everyone. This is a friendly reminder that our monthly Virtual Empowerment Session is tonight at 7:00 PM. This session promises to be an informative one, featuring important updates from the National Health Fund. You won’t want to miss it!
Please see the joining details below:

Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: "Understanding NHF Benefits for Persons Living with Sickle Cell Disease"
Time: Apr 30, 2026 07:00 PM Bogota
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Meeting ID: 358 895 2516
Passcode: sconnect25

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