Events
Upcoming Events
Date: August 2, 2024
Time: TBD
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in the Families First community event, hosted by Selma City Schools and Dallas County Public Schools, on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Selma High School, located at 2120 Broad Street, Selma, AL 36701. This event will feature vendors that will educate the public about health, finances, and more. Ms. Beverly Freeman, Activity Support Coordinator/Counselor, from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be present to provide Sickle Cell Education.
For more information, please contact Lydia M. Chatmon, Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Selma Director, at (334) 324-6271
Date: August 3, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in the Montgomery Public Schools Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Garrett Coliseum, located at 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL 36107. This event is free and will include food, activities, and entertainment for students and families. Ms. Monica R. VanDiver, Executive Director, and a volunteer will be providing Sickle Cell Education.
For more information, please contact Montgomery Public Schools at 334-223-6700, or email at webmaster@mps.k12.al.us.
Past Events
Date: June 15, 2024
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 15, 2024 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 email Ms. Donna Beisel at dbeisel@troy.edu or Ms. McKenzie Walker at mwalker166145@troy.edu.
Date: May 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will be participating in the Central Alabama Senior Mayfest on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the R. H. Kirkpatrick Agricultural Area, located at 2224 Highway 14 West, Autaugaville, AL 36003. This special celebration will offer food, fun, games, and entertainment for over 400 Central Alabama senior citizens. Ms. Monique Hopkins from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be providing Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.
For more information, please contact Ms. Gina Mullins or Ms. Daisy Bolden at (334) 240-4680, or send an email to gina.mullins@caac-al.org or daisy.bolden@caac-al.org.
Date: June 29, 2024
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 29, 2024, at the Hayneville Town Square, located at 241 West Tuskeena 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 present to provide Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.
For more information, please contact The Wellness Coalition at (334) 293-6502 or visit https://www.thewellnesscoalition.org/contact/ to send a message.
Date: May 18, 2024
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 18, 2024, at Oak Park, located at 1010 Forest Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106. There will be health and wellness resources, music, and fun for the whole family. Ms. Beverly Freeman from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be present to provide Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.
For more information, please contact The Wellness Coalition at (334) 293-6502 or visit https://www.thewellnesscoalition.org/contact/ to send a message.
Date: April 20, 2024
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, April 20, 2024, at Village Green Park, located at 3113 Park Court, Millbrook, AL 36054. There will be health and wellness resources, music, and fun for the whole family. Ms. Beverly Freeman from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be present to provide Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.
For more information, please contact The Wellness Coalition at (334) 293-6502 or visit https://www.thewellnesscoalition.org/contact/ to send a message.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
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, April 6, 2024, at Autaugaville Town Park located at Dutch Bend Street in Autaugaville, AL. There will be health and wellness resources, music, and fun for the whole family. Ms. Monique Hopkins from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be present to provide Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.
For more information, please contact The Wellness Coalition at (334) 293-6502 or visit https://www.thewellnesscoalition.org/contact/ to send a message.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of the River Region will be hosting an Easter event on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM at their office located at 3180 U.S. Highway 80 West, Montgomery, AL 36108. This event is for children affected by Sickle Cell Disease and will include an Easter egg hunt, food, and educational activities.
For more information, please call Ms. Beverly Freeman, Activity Support Coordinator/Counselor, at (334) 286-9122 or 1 (888) 767-4255.
Date: February 17, 2024
Time: 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of the River Region is hosting a trivia event about Sickle Cell Disease and Black History on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event will be taking place at Mount Zion AME Zion Church located at 455 West Fred Gray Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104. The purpose for this event is to educate Sickle Cell Disease patients, their families, and the local community about Sickle Cell Disease and Trait as well as Black History.
For more information, call Ms. Beverly Freeman, Activity Support Coordinator/Counselor, at (334) 286-9122 or 1 (888) 767-4255.
Date: February 2, 2024
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will participate in the Day of Wellness on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Selma High School's competition gymnasium located at 2120 Broad Street, Selma, AL 36701. This event is a partnership between River Region United Way and WSFA with the goal of helping people in poverty as well as their families gain access to community resources and address the issues facing their communities. Ms. Monique Hopkins and a volunteer from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be providing Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.
For more information, please contact Lydia M. Chatmon, Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Selma Director, at (334) 874-1126.
Date: January 15, 2024
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
The Montgomery MLK Committee and the Montgomery Music and Arts Foundation are partnering to host the second annual MLK Birthday Bash and Family Fun Day on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the 300 block of Jackson Street in downtown Montgomery, AL. This event will feature education for community enrichment as well as activities for children, live music, and free food and drinks. Ms. Beverly Freeman will be present to provide Sickle Cell education.
For more information, please contact MLK Family Fun Day Committee Chair Mrs. Alicia Elmore at aliciatelmore@gmail.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc., we would like to thank the distinguished gentlemen of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Iota Iota Chapter, for their generous donation received on November 2, 2022.
Date: December 18, 2023
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc., we would like to thank William Perkins, Darryl Sinkfield, and the distinguished gentlemen of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Iota Iota Chapter, for their generous donation received on December 18, 2023. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to a rewarding partnership!
Date: November 18, 2023
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
UAB Community Eye Care are providing eye exams and glasses to qualified individuals in Autauga County on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Autauga County Extension Office, located at 2226 Highway 14 West, Autaugaville, AL 36003.
To see if you qualify, call 334-361-7273 to make an appointment.
Thank you to the anchors from WSFA for allowing Executive Director Monica R. VanDiver to become WSFA's honorary anchor for the day!
Also thank you to Hunter Beck for taking the photos and giving Ms. VanDiver a tour of the studio.
Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will attend Child Protect's Trunk-Or-Treat event on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at their office located at 935 South Perry Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. Ms. Beverly Savage, Activity Support Coordinator, will be in attendance to provide Sickle Cell information and participation.
For more information, please contact Jordan Brooks, Family Advocate and Office Manager, at (334) 262-1220 or email at jbrooks@childprotect.org.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. would like to thank Executive Director Kristin Byrd-Roy for the invitation to Child Protect's Trunk-Or-Treat celebration. Ms. Beverly Freeman and our Sickle Cell children enjoyed the festival and had a great time!
Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will participate in Montgomery Coca-Cola United's Annual Health Fair on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Ms. Monique Hopkins, Office Administrator/Counselor, and a volunteer from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be present to provide Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.
For more information, please contact Ms. Kimberly Gilbert, Office Manager of Montgomery Coca-Cola United, at (334) 613-8811; or Ms. Monica R. VanDiver, Executive Director of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc., at 1 (888) 767-4255.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. would like to thank Coca Cola United for the invitation to their annual health fair. Ms. Monique Hopkins and Mrs. Pamela Hopkins enjoyed interacting with the employees and educating them about Sickle Cell.
We were also surprised to see our Board Vice-Chairperson Ms. Evelyn Lawson in attendance!
Date: October 21, 2023
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will participate in Mt. Moab Missionary Baptist Church's Cancer Awareness Fundraising Event on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Snowdoun Park located at U.S. Highway 331, Montgomery, AL 36105. Ms. Beverly Savage, Activity Support Coordinator, will be in attendance to provide Sickle Cell information and participation.
For more information, please contact Asiah Smith, Women on the Move Women's Ministry President, at (334) 399-8939.
Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will provide information for Get Fit Selma! which will be on October 7, 2023 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the McRae-Gaines Learning Center located at 1101 Woodrow Avenue, Selma AL 36701. 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. Sandra Wright-Bonner or Ms. Stephanie Dillon-Hamm at (334) 327-8184 or (512) 301-5029 respectively, or email getfitselma@gmail.com.
Date: September 21, 2023
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will participate in the Day of Wellness on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Montgomery Cramton Bowl Multiplex located at 1037 Pelham St, Montgomery, AL 36104. This event is a partnership between River Region United Way and WSFA with the goal of helping people in poverty as well as their families gain access to community resources and address the issues facing their communities. Ms. Monique Hopkins and a volunteer from the Sickle Cell Foundation will be providing Sickle Cell Education and Screenings.
For more information, please contact Ms. Monica R. VanDiver, Executive Director of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc., at 1 (888) 767-4255.
Date: September 19, 2023
Time: 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. will participate in NewSouth Bookstore's "Understanding Sickle Cell Disease Community Advocacy Event" on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 located at 105 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
The purpose for this event is to allow patients with Sickle Cell Disease and their families to share their experiences with this disease, as well as empower and equip them to navigate the healthcare system and make informed decisions about the care they receive.
For more information, please contact Ms. Monica R. VanDiver, Executive Director of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc., at 1 (888) 767-4255.
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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.
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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: September 1, 2022
To start off National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, on September 1, 2022, Governor Kay Ivey signed a Sickle Cell Proclamation to raise awareness of Sickle Cell Trait and Sickle Cell Disease in the State of Alabama while surrounded by Directors and other officials from across the State. It reads as follows:
Proclamation
By the Governor of Alabama
WHEREAS, sickle cell anemia and sickle cell disease, used interchangeably, refer to a group of inherited disorders that affect red blood cells; and
WHEREAS, sickle cell disease in which a person's body produces abnormally shaped blood cells that resemble a crescent or sickle and that do not last as long as normal, round red blood cells, which leads to anemia; and
WHEREAS, the sickle cells also get stuck in blood vessels and block blood flow, resulting in vaso-occlusive crises, which can cause pain and organ damage; and
WHEREAS, sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder where individuals with the disease are born with two sickle genes, each inherited from one parent; and
WHEREAS, an individual with only one sickle gene has a "sickle cell trait," which occurs in 1 out of every 13 African Americans and in 1 out of every 100 Latinos in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 Americans, and occurs among about one in every 365 Black or African-American births and one out of every 16,300 Hispanic-American births, and it is estimated that 2,500 African-Americans in Alabama have sickle cell disease; and
WHEREAS, while there is no widely available cure for sickle cell disease, one-time gene therapies, including gene editing therapeutic approaches, are being developed and may offer potential cures for some patients;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim September 2022, as
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
in the State of Alabama.
Thank you, Governor Ivey, for giving recognition to Sickle Cell Trait and Sickle Cell Disease; the individuals with these disorders; and those that work alongside them.
Date: August 26, 2022
The Sickle Cell Clinic of the University of Alabama in Birmingham’s Pediatric Comprehensive Center Specialty Clinic, has resumed seeing patients in Montgomery and other surrounding counties. The clinic, headed by Dr. Thomas Howard, restarted Friday, August 26, 2022 at 9:00 A.M. after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, and will continue seeing patients every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month in Baptist South’s Morrow Tower, Room 706, located at 2055 East South Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36116.
To schedule an appointment, call the UAB appointment line at (205) 638-9285.
We would like to especially thank the nurse practitioners Lindsey E., Kristen O., Heather C., Kaitlin K., and Britney S. for their outstanding service at Friday’s initial clinic!
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.
The United States Postal Service is now taking orders for free COVID-19 test kits. The kits will include 4 ndividual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests that will ship for free starting in late January 2022. The limit is 1 kit per household.
To sign up, visit https://special.usps.com/testkits.
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.
Sickle Cell patients are at higher risk for contracting COVID-19 due to a compromised immune system. Please continue to take the recommended precautions of regular handwashing and wearing masks. If you notice any symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath, contact your physician right away.
Read more here: Sickle Cell Anemia and COVID-19: All You Need to Know
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
A Proclamation on National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, 2021
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month is held every September to raise awareness and attention for sickle cell disease. The ultimate aim is to drive research and treatment options to give those affected by this illness a better quality of life.
Read the history here: History of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
The Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) reminds the sickle cell community that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and that news is moving quickly in many areas.
Read more here: MARAC Advisory Statement: COVID-19 Update
African-American blood donors hold the power to save other African-Americans in need of a blood transfusion.
Increasing African-American donations is vital because blood types O and B, the blood types of about 70 percent of African-Americans, are also the blood types most in demand.
Genetically-similar blood is preferred for those who need repeated blood transfusions, and for conditions like sickle cell disease (SCD), which primarily affects African-Americans. Blood that closely matches that of a patient is less likely to be rejected by the patient and can mean fewer complications after a transfusion.
African-American blood donors are more likely to be a match for the majority of individuals with SCD in the United States, making them ideal donors to help SCD patients receiving regular blood transfusions.
Date: September 27, 2021
Time: 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. EST
The Sickle Cell DIsease Association of America (SCDAA) is hosting a Gene Therapy and Clinical Trials Webinar on September 27, 2021 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EST.
Join here: Gene Therapy & Clinical Trials Webinar
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.