The Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey

The Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey The Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey (SCANJ). State chapter of the SCDAA Mary Bentley LaMar, Founder & Executive Director. Wilson, Board Member at Large

The Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey (SCANJ) is a 501c3 community based agency that assists the sickle cell community with non - medical needs such as, support groups, transition, education, access to research, resource sharing, family follow up and other programs that improve their quality of life. Since our founding in September of 2009, SCANJ has initiated the New Jersey Sickle Cell Poster

Child/Teen Spokesperson Program and assisted families affected by sickle cell disease with emergency social services. SCANJ has educated and raised awareness through its website, www.sicklecellnewjersey.org, newsletters, brochures, media appearances, road trips, workshops, seminars and special events. Recognized by the State of New Jersey Health and Senior Services for best practices for its Chronic Disease Self Management Workshops, SCANJ is noted for excellence in programming. SCANJ is here to help, advocate and educate in the fight against sickle cell disease. SCANJ is the New Jersey chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA). Dr. Ansley LaMar, President
Vallerie Cleveland, Treasurer
Beverly Lucas, Secretary
Deborah M.

09/04/2026

Walk the talk

09/03/2026

Walk theTalk

09/02/2026
❤️ A SMALL ACT FOR YOU. A BIG LIFE FOR SOMEONE. ❤️🩸 SICKLE CELL BLOOD DRIVE 🩸Be a hero and help save lives! Join NJ Asse...
09/01/2026

❤️ A SMALL ACT FOR YOU. A BIG LIFE FOR SOMEONE. ❤️

🩸 SICKLE CELL BLOOD DRIVE 🩸

Be a hero and help save lives! Join NJ Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, the Capital Area YMCA, and community partners for a special Sickle Cell Blood Drive dedicated to raising awareness and helping ensure that lifesaving blood is available for individuals living with sickle cell disease.

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Capital Area YMCA
431 Pennington Ave., Trenton, NJ

Your donation can make a BIG difference for someone fighting sickle cell disease. ❤️🩸

👉 To register: Visit RedCrossBlood.org and use code:
AssemblywomanVerlinaReynoldsJackson

Let’s spread hope, save lives, and support the sickle cell community! 🙌🏾

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🎒☀️ BACK TO SCHOOL FUN IS HERE! ☀️🎒School is almost back in session, and we’re kicking things off with the Sickle Cell A...
08/30/2026

🎒☀️ BACK TO SCHOOL FUN IS HERE! ☀️🎒

School is almost back in session, and we’re kicking things off with the Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey’s Sun-Sational Back to School Event! ❤️💚

Bring the family and join us for an afternoon filled with GAMES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, PRIZES, FUN, and valuable information! 📚✏️🎉

🌟 PLUS: Learn more about how to participate in our Student Research Poster Contest!

📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Newark Makerhoods at the Krueger-Scott Mansion
601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Newark, NJ 07102

🎒 Whether you’re a student, parent, caregiver, or member of our community, come celebrate, connect, and get ready for a GREAT school year!

💚❤️ SCANJ is committed to supporting our children, families, and the sickle cell community every step of the way!

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit: www.sicklecellnewjersey.org

Address

PO Box 9501
Newark, NJ
07104

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19734829070

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