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.

🌟 You’re invited! 🌟Join the Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica for our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting, a spa...
17/11/2025

🌟 You’re invited! 🌟
Join the Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica for our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting, a space filled with insight, strength, and encouragement. 💛✨

This month’s topic:
“Resilience After the Storm: Caring for Your Health, Heart and Hope With Sickle Cell.”

Featuring speaker:
Dr. Patrice Simmonds Brooks
• Clinical Director, CPR Medical Services
• Medical Officer, Sickle Cell Unit, UWI
• Public Health Specialist

🗓 Thursday, November 27, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Zoom
Meeting ID: 358 895 2516
Passcode: sconnect25

Let’s come together to learn, uplift, and support each other. 💛
Tag someone who should be there! 🌿





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17/11/2025

Dengue is on the rise. Know the symptoms and take the necessary precautions to protect yourself.

17/11/2025

Dr. Lewis discusses abdominal pain associated with Sickle Cell.





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Updated Flyer🌪️ Hurricane Melissa Disaster Relief 🌈In support of our Sickle Cell Disease Community 🇯🇲Many of our warrior...
07/11/2025

Updated Flyer

🌪️ Hurricane Melissa Disaster Relief 🌈

In support of our Sickle Cell Disease Community 🇯🇲

Many of our warriors have been deeply impacted by Hurricane Melissa and together, we can help them rebuild. 💖

Join Sickle Cell Trust Jamaica, Sickle Cell Unit Jamaica, Shak’s Hope Foundation, My Friend Jen, Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica, Warriors Unite, and Ashebre as we unite to bring hope, comfort, and care across Jamaica. 🙏🏽

Your help matters. Donate, share, or volunteer today!
Every act of kindness makes a difference. 💛

📍 Drop-off locations available in Kingston, St. Catherine & Florida
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07/11/2025

Sickle Cell Coach Dr. Lewis Thomas discusses how AI can answer questions related to Sickle Cell Disease.






23/10/2025

Listen to Sickle Cell Coach Dr. Lewis Thomas explain how warriors can boost their hemoglobin.


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💪🏽 Calling all Warriors, Caregivers, and Medical Professionals!Join us for the Sickle Cell WARCARE Hour — a monthly supp...
21/10/2025

💪🏽 Calling all Warriors, Caregivers, and Medical Professionals!
Join us for the Sickle Cell WARCARE Hour — a monthly support group dedicated to uplifting, educating, and empowering our Sickle Cell community. ❤️🩸

Let’s connect, share experiences, and support one another in strength and love. 🌿

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕖 Time: 7 PM SHARP (EST)
📍 Where: On Zoom (registration required)
🔗 Register now: www.scwarcarehour.org

Let’s build a safe space for healing, hope, and community. 💬
Tag a friend or caregiver who should be part of this circle of strength! 🙏🏽✨

🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟Join The Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica for our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting 💪🏽🗣️ T...
14/10/2025

🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟
Join The Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica for our Monthly Virtual Empowerment Meeting 💪🏽

🗣️ Topic: Self Advocacy: Finding Your Voice, Living Your Power with Sickle Cell
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Patrice Simmonds Brooks
(Clinical Director, CPR Medical Services | Medical Officer, Sickle Cell Unit, UWI | Public Health Specialist)

📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Meeting ID: 358 895 2516
🔐 Passcode: sconnect25

This session will empower persons living with Sickle Cell Disease to confidently advocate for themselves in healthcare, education, employment, and community spaces. ❤️💉✨

12/10/2025

Have you ever considered why sickle cell pain intensifies at night? It’s time to listen to Dr. Lewis Thomas, the Sickle Cell Coach, as he provides a clear explanation.

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05/10/2025






Sickle cell pain is not one-size-fits-all. Which type do you think is most misunderstood? 💪🏽❤️‍
02/10/2025

Sickle cell pain is not one-size-fits-all. Which type do you think is most misunderstood?

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