Date: June 17, 2023

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will participate in the Wellness Coalition's "A Tour of Wellness" health fair on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Fort Deposit Community Park located at 315 Gilmer Hills Road, Fort Deposit, AL 36032. There will be health and wellness resources, music, and fun for the whole family. Ms. Monique Hopkins from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be providing Sickle Cell Education and Screenings. 

For more information, please contact Ms. Debrica Jackson at (334) 293-6502 or email at djackson@thewellnesscoalition.org.

Date: June 17, 2023

Time: 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in the Rosa Parks Museum's Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in downtown Montgomery, Alabama on the 200 block of Montgomery Street. This event will feature live music, a tour of the museum, local food and merchandise, informational vendors, arts and crafts, and an authentic 1950s Montgomery city bus. Ms. Monique Hopkins from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be providing Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.

For more information, please contact Ms. Donna Beisel at 334-832-7295 or email at dbeisel@troy.edu.

Date: May 20, 2023

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will participate in the Wellness Coalition's "A Tour of Wellness" health fair on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Chisholm Community Center located at 545 East Vandiver Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110. There will be health and wellness resources, music, and fun for the whole family. Ms. Monique Hopkins from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be providing Sickle Cell Education and Screenings. 

For more information, please contact Ms.Debrica Jackson at (334) 293-6502 or email at djackson@thewellnesscoalition.org.

Date: March 6, 2023

Time: 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. is hosting a Sickle Cell Group Support meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023, starting at 5:00 P.M. Ms. Nancy Anderson, Associate Director of the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program, will be delivering information pertaining to 504 Plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

The meeting will be conducted via Zoom. To join the meeting, visit https://bit.ly/sicklecellsupportgroup. The meeting ID is 862 3731 1963 and the passcode is 849489.

For more information, please call Ms. Monique Hopkins, Office Administrator, or Ms. Beverly Savage, Activities Support Coordinator, at (334) 286-9122 or 1 (888) 767-4255

Date: February 11, 2023

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Omegia Iota Iota Chapter, is hosting their annual Dr. Charles R. Drew Annual blood drive on February 11, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. at Eastdale Mall in the area between Belk and the skating rink. The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be in attendance to distribute information about Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait.

For more information, please contact Mr. Delvylon Williams at (334) 312-7633.

Date: January 16, 2023

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend Celebration Planning Committee is hosting a Family and Fun Day Event located at the 300 block of Jackson Street. This event will feature health and financial education as well as activities for children such as, face painting, games, and arts and crafts. Ms. Monique Hopkins will be present to provide Sickle Cell education and screenings.

For more information, please contact committee member chairs Mrs. Alicia Elmore at (334) 221-0938 and Ms. Val Smeadly at (334) 202-4749.

Date: October 15, 2022

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in Selma AIR's Day of Women's Wellness on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Bullock Community and Recreation Center, located at 1428 Broad Street, Selma, AL 36701. The goal of this event is to offer event participants the opportunity to learn about and receive resources related to physical and mental health as well as personal financial management. Ms. Monique Hopkins from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be present to provide Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.

For more information, please contact Ms. Lydia M. Chatmon, Prevention and Public Relations Director, at (334) 418-5055.

Date: September 30, 2022

Time: 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Tune into 94.1 "The Big KD" and help us raise funds for our Sickle Cell clients.

Date: September 17, 2022

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Divas 4 Divas and All Hands Together will sponsor a Sickle Cell Awareness Walk for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. River Region, on September 17, 2022 from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Gateway Park located at 3800 Davenport Drive, Montgomery, AL 36105. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease. This event is free to the public, and there will be live music, games, and a door prize. Ms. Monica R. VanDiver will be present, and would like to extend an invitation to our Sickle Cell clients, their families, and the community.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Aretha Bettis, Founder of Divas 4 Divas, at (334) 430-9753.

Date: September 15, 2022

Time: 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. is partnering with LifeSouth Community Blood Center to host a Sickle Cell blood drive on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M., at LifeSouth Donor Center located at 4139 Carmichael Road, Montgomery, AL 36106.

For those looking to donate blood at this event or for more information, please call the Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. at (334) 286-9122 or 1 (888) 767-4255, or call Stephanie Tyus-Shorter, Sickle Cell Outreach Coordinator, at (334) 260-0803. To sign up to be a donor, please visit https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/770606.

The LifeSouth Community Foundation will provide a monetary grant to the Sickle Cell Foundation in honor of the blood donors.

Date: August 6, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in the Beyond the Bridge Community Festival on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, at The Anchor and Phoenix Park located at 15 Franklin Street, Selma, AL 36703, and 1207 Water Avenue, Selma, AL 36703, respectively. There will be health screenings, vendors, live panels, and a gala celebrating the signing of the Voting Rights Act.  Ms. Monique Hopkins from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be present to provide Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.

For more information, please contact Ms. Lydia M. Chatmon, Prevention and Public Relations Director, at (334) 872-6795.

Date: August 2, 2022

Time: 5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in River Region United Way's 2022 Campaign Kickoff Tailgate, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, at the RSA Activity Center located at 201 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104. There will be food, fun, and festivity at this free-to-the-public event. Ms. Monica R. VanDiver will be present and would like to extend an invitation to our Sickle Cell clients and their families.

For more information, please contact Ms. Monica R. VanDiver at 1 (888) 767-4255.

Date: July 23, 2022

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

The Wellness Coalition is hosting their Vaxx to School event on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at Bell Resurrected Baptist Church located at 4800 Birmingham Highway, Montgomery, AL 36108. There will be a COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic as well as a school supply giveaway and refreshments. This event is free to the public and we would like to extend an invitation to our Sickle Cell clients, their families, and the local community.

For more information, please contact Ms. Shantavis Core at (334) 293-6431 or email at score@thewellnesscoalition.org.

Date: June 25, 2022

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will participate in the Wellness Coalition's "A Tour of Wellness" health fair on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Hayneville Square located at 1 South Washington Street, Hayneville, AL 36040. There will be health and wellness resources, music, and fun for the whole family. Ms. Monique Hopkins from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be providing Sickle Cell Education and Screenings. 

For more information, please contact Ms. Shantavis Core at (334) 293-6431 or email at score@thewellnesscoalition.org.

Date: June 18, 2022

Time: 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in the Rosa Parks Museum's Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, 2022 at the Rosa Park Museum located at 252 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. This event will feature live music, a tour of the museum, local food and merchandise, informational vendors, arts and crafts, and an authentic 1950s Montgomery city bus. Ms. Monique Hopkins from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be providing Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.

For more information, please contact Ms. Donna Beisel at 334-832-7295 or email at dbeisel@troy.edu.

Date: February 2022 (Rescheduled from January 15, 2022)

Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend Celebration Planning Committee is hosting a Family and Fun Day Event. This event will feature health and financial education as well as activities for children such as, face painting, games, and arts and crafts. Ms. Monique Hopkins will be present to provide Sickle Cell education and screenings.

For more information, please contact committee member chair Alicia Elmore at (334) 221-0938.

Date: November 18, 2021

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

Metropolitan United Methodist Church is hosting a turkey giveaway at the Beacon Center located 3091 Gaston Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36105. In partnering with WhyNotUsLive, there will also be a COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinic.

For more information, please call (334) 226-0601.

Date: November 13, 2021

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in the Montgomery City-County Public Library's Community Resorce Fair on November 13, 2021. The goal of this event is to connect the community with local resources including health screening and consultation.

For more information, please contact Ms. Nancy Boyd, Head Librarian of Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library at (334) 625-4996 or email at nboyd@mccpl.lib.al.us.

Date: October 16, 2021

Time: 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in Get Fit Selma! on October 16, 2021. This event will provide information and resources to empower the citizens of Dallas County and surrounding areas to live healthier, better-informed, and safer lives. The goal of this event is to foster greater education in health and disease prevention by providing health screenings, educational information, and related activities.
For more information, please call Ms. Sarah Nixon at (334) 872-8078 or Ms. Stephanie Hamm at (512) 301-5029, or email getfitselma@gmail.com

Date: June 19, 2021

Time: 12:00 A.M. - 11:59 P.M. EST

The Sickle Cell Community Consortium and Cayenne Wellness Center & Children's Foundation is hosting their 2nd Annual 24 Hour World Sickle Cell Day Zoom-A-Thon on June 19, 2021 starting at 12:00 AM EST. The event will consist of education, entertainment, and engagement with Sickle Cell communities from all over the world.

To participate in this event, register at https://www.runtheworld.today/app/invitation/29465. For more information, please contact Cayenne Wellness Center at (818) 940-0079 or email at info@cayennewellness.org.

Date: January 18, 2020

Time: 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in the Family and Fun Day Event at Southeast Branch YMCA sponsored by the Alabama House of Representatives. Ms. Tynika Harvell will be present to provide Sickle Cell education and testing.

For more information, please call Ms. Alicia Elmore, Family and Fun Day committee member chair, at (334) 221-0938 or co-chair Ms. Denise Vaughn at (404) 444-9488.

Date: November 19, 2019

Time: 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in Hyundai MOBIS Alabama's 2019 Health and Wellness Fair. The purpose of this event is to promote health and wellbeing, the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, and stress reduction. Ms. Monique Hopkins will be present to give Sickle Cell Education and perform screenings

For more information, please contact Mr. Jee Hwan Choi, EHS Sr. Specialist-HR Division, at (334) 387-4885

Date: October 12, 2019

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be attending a Community Wellness Resource Fair on October 12, 2019 hosted by the Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) for Montgomery Public Schools.

This health fair will be one of many parent engagement activities throughout the school district during the month of October as part of Parent Visitation Month in Alabama. The goal for this event is to provide a venue that will offer a variety of health related resources and services that will inspire healthier lifestyles. Ms. Tynika Harvell from the Sickle Cell Foundation will provide education and screenings.

For more information, please contact Ms. Ferlisa Dotson at (334) 223-6700, ext. 70135 or (334) 315-8385.

Date: October 5, 2019

Time: 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation will be participating in Calvary Presbyterian Church's Ministry about People (MAP) event. The purpose of this event is to help the local community redirect their lives in a direction that is prosperous--not just financially--but mentally, physically, and spiritually. Ms. Monique Hopkins will be present to give Sickle Cell Education.

For more information, please contact Mr. Larry Bullock at (334) 220-0245.

Date: September 28, 2019

Time: 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in Get Fit Selma! on September 28, 2019. This event will provide information and resources to empower the citizens of Dallas County and surrounding areas to live healthier, better-informed, and safer lives. The goal of this event is to foster greater education in health and disease prevention by providing health screenings, educational information, and related activities.

For more information, please call Ms. Sarah Nixon at (334) 872-8078 or Ms. Stephanie Hamm at (512) 301-5029, or email getfitselma@gmail.com

Date: September 26, 2019

Time: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

It's time to end the silence surrounding Sickle Cell Disease. Come out and connect with others living with this disease and explore the Generation S initiative. The guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Felicia Wilson, Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist and Professor of Pediatrics at University of South Alabama.

Space is limited, RSVP by September 16, 2019. To RSVP, or for any questions, please call (334) 286-9122 or 1 (888) 767-4255.

Date: September 15, 2019

Time: 10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

This event is open to the community. There will be prizes, Sickle Cell souvenirs, and pizza. T-shirts will be given away to donors. 

For those looking to donate blood at this event, please do not donate after July 15, 2019.

To sign up to be a donor or for more information, please call the Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. at (334) 286-9122 or 1 (888) 767-4255, or call Reverend Raymonda Speller at (334) 265-4411.

Date: September 14, 2019

Time: 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation will be participating in Bryant Missionary Baptist Church's health fair on September 14, 2019. Ms. Tynika Harvell will be present to provide Sickle Cell screenings.

For more information, please contact Ms. Loise Powell at (334) 220-9316.

Date: September 6-8, 2019

Children's Harbor is hosting a camp for 15- to 19-year-olds with a chronic illness who are transitioning from pediatric to adult physician care. The camp will take place from September 6-8, 2019. For more information, contact Ms. Janice Crow at (205) 638-6608.

Date: September 5, 2019

Time: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

If you are a medical professional, join Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation for an engaging Sickle Cell Disease Educational National Broadcast on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Leading experts in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) will discuss the history, pathophysiology, and complexities of SCD; and patients will share their journey managing this chronic vascular disease. To register for the broadcast, please visit www.perspectivesonscdbroadcast.com.

Date: August 24, 2019

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Sponsored By:
Bernard Mathis, New York Life Insurance Company

The workshop will take place at the Alabama State University Continuing Education Building located at 32 Commerce Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.

RSVP-Space is limited / (334) 467-1108

Date: August 11, 2019

Time: 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in the 2nd Annual Health Fair at Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church. The goal of this health fair is to educate the community about various health disparities and societal issues that are killing many people of color. Ms. Monique Hopkins will be present to perform Sickle Cell testing and education.

For more information, please contact Ms. Dorothy Peten, RN at (334) 549-2655

Date: August 3, 2019

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in the 4th Annual Men and Women Expo at God's Church. The purpose of this expo is to provide an environment with teaching and activities that cater to health and wellness. Ms. Monique Hopkins will be present to perform Sickle Cell testing and education.
For more information, please call Minister Chasica Moore, Expo Coordinator at (334) 559-9697.

Date: June 29, 2019

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be attending Mercy Baptist Church's 2019 Summer Health Fair on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. The goals of the event are to: 

- Increase awareness of prevalent health issues in the community / state by providing: Educational information which addresses signs and symptoms, early recognition, and detection of prevalent health issues.

- Identify community resources (ADPH, fitness centers, rehabs, durable medical supplies, support groups, community programs offered by hospital, clinics etc.) 

- Increase participant’s knowledge of careers in health care to address the need for diversity in the health care setting.

For more information, please contact Ms. Katie Drake Speer at (334) 354-8540 or email at kds2195@charter.net.

Date: May 4, 2019

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in Deputy Dave Day. The event will be on Saturday, May 4th at Dunbar-Ramer School from 10am-2pm.  There will be various activities for the children to include inflatables, rides, games, drawings for prizes and free food for everyone.  Please come out and meet and greet with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office official Mascot, we will also have several social service agencies there with displays for the community, Deputy Dave, Sheriff Cunningham and his staff!  For more information, please contact Ms. Regina Walker at 334-832-1660 at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

Date: April 30, 2019

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. has been invited to attend a health fair at the Montgomery Job Corps Center. The theme for this event is “Spring Into Wellness”, where we and other vendors will educate participants on how to live healthy lifestyles, promote and assist in managing disease, and how to connect to resources.

For more information, please contact Ms. Shavonne Williams at (334) 420-2417.

Date: July 15, 2018

Time: 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Tune into 1043 Hallelujah FM and help us raise funds for our Sickle Cell clients.

Date: July 9, 2017

Time: 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Tune into 1043 Hallelujah FM and help us raise funds for our Sickle Cell clients.

Date: March 20, 2016

Time: 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Our sickle cell families are invited to Gateway Park on Sunday, March 20th for our Sickle Cell Easter “EGG”stravaganza! We will be having an Easter egg hunt for our youth clients; however, all clients are welcome to come out and participate in an afternoon of fun, food, and games.

We will also have a station set-up where clients can sign up for our Get Connected Registry. This is a patient-powered registry created by the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) to provide individuals with sickle cell disease a network to store information related to diagnosis and treatment and access to available resources, self-care tips, and news about sickle cell disease.

If you are interested in attending, volunteering, or just have any questions, please contact Ms. Trishunda Mooney at (334) 286-9122 or (404) 662-1326 no later than Wednesday, March 16, 2016.

Date: October 24, 2015

Time: 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

We will be having a blood drive on October 24th. To sign up, contact the Foundation at (334) 286-9122 or 1 (877) 796-9036. Please come out and support!

Date: September 26, 2015

Time: 9:00 A.M.

This event will be hosted by Each One, Reach One. Come out for a day of fun and cheer on Crest Crew! Visit Each One, Reach One's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Each-One-Reach-One-1028823863826174/timeline/