EVENTS
26th Annual Sickle Cell Walk
The 26th Annual Sickle Cell Walk will be held Saturday, June 15, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Each year, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Central Alabama partners with our community to raise donations to give access to improvements in the quality of health for individuals, families, and communities affected by sickle cell disease.
For over two decades, Alabama residents have come together in support of our mission. We’re so excited to have you join us for the 26th Annual Sickle Cell Walk.
FBCF Annual Health Fair
Please join us for the annual health fair at First Baptist Church Fairfield!
This is the perfect opportunity to focus on your health and have a little fun too!
There will be:
Door Prizes
Health Presentations
Food
We look forward to seeing you there!
Magic City Acceptance Academy Health Fair
Our team will be educating the students about sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait at Magic City Acceptance Academy’s Health Fair.
We appreciate every opportunity to spread awareness for sickle cell disease and support our community!
Annual Toy & Gift Pickup
It’s that time of the year again! Join us as we host our annual Toy & Gift Pickup on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
We will be accepting toy donations and providing toys and gift cards to our community of children with sickle cell.
Toys will be for ages 6-12. Gift cards will be for ages 13-21.
Please register by Friday, December 15, 2023. To register and for more information, call us at (205) 780-2355.
Simpra Advantage Medicare Presentation
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Where:
Titusville Public Library
2 Sixth Avenue SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
Time: 1:30PM & 3:00PM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Where:
Selma Public Library
1103 Selma Avenue
Selma, AL 36703
Time: 1:30PM & 3:00PM
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Where:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
6350 Interstate Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35453
Time: 1:30PM & 3:00PM
City of Birmingham Blood Drive
Your blood can save lives. We’d like to thank all donors at this blood drive for coming to give blood to help meet the urgent need for blood in the Black community. Get a $20 Gift Card by email from our friends at Amazon.
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Blood Drive
Donors will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Screening for the Sickle Cell Trait is also provided for donors who self-identify as African-American or Multiracial.
Bessemer Recreation Center Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive
Donors will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Screening for the Sickle Cell Trait is also provided for donors who self-identify as African-American or Multiracial.
Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive
Donors will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last, and a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card via email.
To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org, enter sponsor code: miles or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Screening for the Sickle Cell Trait is also provided for donors who self-identify as African-American or Multiracial.
Miles College Blood Drive
Your blood can save lives. We’d ;ole to thank all donors at this blood drive for coming to give blood to help meet the urgent need for blood in the Black community. Get a $20 Gift Card by email from our friends at Amazon.
25th Annual Sickle Cell Walk
The 25th Annual Sickle Cell Walk will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Each year, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Central Alabama partners with our community to raise donations to give access to improvements in the quality of health for individuals, families, and communities affected by sickle cell disease.
For over two decades, Alabama residents have come together in support of our mission. We’re so excited to be back in person for the 25th Annual Sickle Cell Walk.
Community Blood Drive
Please join us and support the Sickle Cell Foundation Central Alabama Chapter as we host our first blood drive of 2023!
Give in February for a $20 Gift Card by email, thanks to Amazon and automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Clearwater Beach, FL. Includes travel, hotel, gift card, and more.
Visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and register using sponsor code CentralAL.
We are accepting donations from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Santa's Workshop
It’s that time of the year again! Join us as we host our annual Santa's Workshop on December 23, 2022.
We will be accepting toy donations and providing toys and gift cards to our community of children with sickle cell.
Holiday Blood Drive
Please join us and support the Sickle Cell Foundation Central Alabama Chapter as we host our holiday blood drive on December 22nd.
Many patients rely on blood transfusions to help manage the complications caused by sickle cell disease.
We are accepting donations from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Pre-Magic City Classic Sickle Cell Blood Drive
Please join the Sickle Cell Foundation Central Alabama Chapter, Khedive Temple No.16, and the American Red Cross for our “Pre-Magic City Classic” Blood Drive. Every donor that participates will receive a free ticket to the Magic City Classic.