EVENTS


26th Annual Sickle Cell Walk
Jun
15

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.

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FBCF Annual Health Fair
Mar
23

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!

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Annual Toy & Gift Pickup
Dec
21

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.

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Simpra Advantage Medicare Presentation
Nov
14
to Nov 16

Simpra Advantage Medicare Presentation

Do you have Medicare and Medicaid? Learn how Simpra Advantage Medicare Advantage plans can benefit YOU!

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

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City of Birmingham Blood Drive
Sep
19

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.

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Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Blood Drive
Sep
17

Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Blood Drive

  • Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive
Sep
5

Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive

  • Miles College Student Activity Center (Multipurpose Room) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Miles College Blood Drive
Sep
5
to Sep 25

Miles College Blood Drive

  • Miles College Student Activity Center (Multipurpose Room) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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25th Annual Sickle Cell Walk
Jun
17

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.

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Community Blood Drive
Feb
28

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

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Santa's Workshop
Dec
23

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.

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Holiday Blood Drive
Dec
22

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

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