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 families 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.

Reminder: Tonight!
26/02/2026

Reminder: Tonight!

🗣️ YOUR VOICE MATTERS

The Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica invites you to our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting.

This month’s focus:
Your Voice Matters: Sickle Cell – Real Issues, Real Conversation, Real Solutions.

Let’s come together in a safe and welcoming space to share, listen, and encourage one another. Your story has power, and together we are stronger.

🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Zoom
Meeting ID: 358 895 2516
Passcode: sconnect25

Tag someone who should be part of this conversation. 💛

24/02/2026

Dr. Lewis Thomas discusses the top 5 foods for Sickle Cell.

Are you already eating any of these?

Which ones do you need to add to your diet?

🗣️ YOUR VOICE MATTERSThe Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica invites you to our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meetin...
23/02/2026

🗣️ YOUR VOICE MATTERS

The Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica invites you to our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting.

This month’s focus:
Your Voice Matters: Sickle Cell – Real Issues, Real Conversation, Real Solutions.

Let’s come together in a safe and welcoming space to share, listen, and encourage one another. Your story has power, and together we are stronger.

🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Zoom
Meeting ID: 358 895 2516
Passcode: sconnect25

Tag someone who should be part of this conversation. 💛

19/02/2026

Our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting held on January 29, 2026, was presented by Ms. Sosheina Whyte, Associate Counselling Psychologist and Creator of Roar Unleashed & Mind Priority.

This session focuses on mental wellness, building resilience, and practical strategies to help you move forward with clarity and purpose in 2026.

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




✨ Our First Empowerment Session for 2026 is Here! ✨The Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica warmly invites all warr...
22/01/2026

✨ Our First Empowerment Session for 2026 is Here! ✨

The Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica warmly invites all warriors, caregivers, and supporters to our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting as we kick off the new year strong.

🧠 Theme: Start Strong: Reset Your Mind, Routine & Resilience

Join us for an empowering and insightful session with Ms. Sosheina Whyte, Associate Counselling Psychologist, as we focus on mental wellness, resilience, and practical strategies to help you move forward with purpose in 2026.

📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Zoom

Let’s begin the year grounded, encouraged, and empowered together. ❤️💪🏽

💪🏽❤️‍

We’re Back for 2026! The Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica proudly presents our 2026 Monthly Empowerment Meeting...
22/01/2026

We’re Back for 2026!

The Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica proudly presents our 2026 Monthly Empowerment Meeting Series:

RISE 2026: Stronger Minds, Healthier Lives!

Join us monthly on Zoom as we focus on wellness, resilience, education, and advocacy for persons living with sickle cell disease, parents/caregivers, supporters, and advocates.

Each session will provide:
• practical education from qualified guest speakers
• interactive discussion and Q&A
• “Sharing & Caring” support and connection
• tools to strengthen wellness, resilience, and self-advocacy

Let’s build strength together — one session at a time.

Meeting Topic and Zoom details will be shared monthly.

12/01/2026

GoFundMe link in Story.

❤️💞❤️ ❤️💪🏾💪🏾

We are supporting Mishcah on her journey toward healing through a needed hip replacement. Every contribution makes a dif...
12/01/2026

We are supporting Mishcah on her journey toward healing through a needed hip replacement. Every contribution makes a difference, and if you’re unable to donate, sharing this post is a powerful way to help. Thank you for standing with her. 💙

From a fellow warrior:If You’re Battling a Stubborn Leg Ulcer, Please Read This 👇👇I’m making this post because I’ve seen...
12/01/2026

From a fellow warrior:

If You’re Battling a Stubborn Leg Ulcer, Please Read This 👇👇

I’m making this post because I’ve seen so many messages and questions in my DM about what can actually help heal leg ulcers.

So many warriors don’t even know what leg ulcers are. While some are battling ulcers that have lasted for months, even years.

That’s why they’re often called stubborn ulcers.

During my own leg ulcer treatment, there was something my doctors used as part of my care that I don’t see people talk about much in this space, but it really helped me.

💡 ELASTOPLAST BANDAGES

Here’s how elastoplast bandages help with leg ulcers 👇

🩹 Provides firm but gentle compression:
Elastoplast bandages apply steady pressure around the leg, which helps improve blood circulation. Better blood flow means more oxygen and nutrients get to the wound to support healing.

🩹 Reduces swelling around the ulcer:
Swelling slows down healing. Compression helps reduce fluid buildup around the wound, making it easier for the ulcer to close.

🩹 Keeps the wound protected and stable:
It holds dressings firmly in place and protects the ulcer from friction, dirt, and repeated injury, which is very important for warriors.

🩹 Supports the leg while walking:
For warriors who still need to move around, elastoplast gives support to the leg and reduces strain on the wound area.

Please note: Elastoplast bandages should be applied by a trained health worker or under medical guidance. Wrong application can worsen circulation instead of helping.

And yes! Leg ulcers are not spiritual. They are medical.
They need patience, consistency, proper wound care, good nutrition, hydration, and professional medical support.

If you or someone you love is battling a leg ulcer, please don’t give up. Healing is possible, even when it takes time.🥰🫶

👉 Share this post. It might help someone who has been suffering quietly.

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