The Sickle Cell Foundation
Sharon B.Lewis
Executive Director
 

 
 
 
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The Sickle Cell Foundation
3813 Avenue I
Birmingham, AL 35218-3132
(205) 780-2355
(800) 735-0405
 
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Sharon B.Lewis
Executive Director
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
Central Alabama Chapter
3813 Avenue I
Birmingham, AL 35218-3132
(205) 780-2355
(800) 735-0405

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Welcome!

 

Greetings from the Executive Director
Sharon B. Lewis

 

Hello and welcome to our newly updated website.

SCDAA-Central Alabama Chapter, commonly known as The Sickle Cell Foundation, is proud to be able to continue to provide you with information to help you understand sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease.

If you have sickle cell disease, we want you to better understand the disease so that you can make decisions about your life and your care. We also want you to learn about some great health strategies, eating strategies, pain management strategies and medications that can help treat your disease.

As you know, sickle cell disease affects every aspect   of a person's life. The Sickle Cell Foundation is available to assist familes with these challenges. Our organization wants to make sure you get help needed.

We also provide referrals to programs and services available in our community, including prescription drug assistance. At the Sickle Cell Foundation we work to connect you with emotional support from others who have experienced the sickle cell disease journey.

Our new website is part of our renewed effort to provide education resources at your finger tips on how to live with sickle cell disease and how it impacts you and your family.

 

We hope the information on our website is helpful. Please revisit our website regularly, and don't forget to join us on Facebook.

 

Best wishes,

 

 

Sharon B. Lewis, BS, MPHHA

Executive Director

The Sickle Cell Foundation

SCDAA-Central Alabama Chapter

 
 

Sickle Cell News

Sangart Raises $50M to Support Perfusion-Enhancing Treatment
Source: Genetic Engineering News
Sangart suggests the addition of MP4CO to existing treatment protocols may alleviate pain associated with a sickle cell crisis. More HERE
 
Nitric oxide does not appear to improve treatment of sickle cell pain attacks. This is according to a new report published in JAMA. Among patients with sickle cell disease, treatment of a vaso-occlusive crisis (characterised by episodes of severe pain) in the hospital with inhalation of nitric oxide gas for up to 3 days did not result in a shorter time to resolution of the pain, compared to patients who received placebo, according to a study in the 2 March issue of JAMA/Archives: JAMA. Read more HERE  One of Alabama's own, Dr. Howard at the University of Alabama at Birmingham participated in this important JAMA report.

 

 

Sickle Foundation In The News

  

 

Chanda Temple at The Birmingham News provided a "Fashion Ambush" prior to the Sickle Cell Gala at the Sheraton Hotel ballroom in Birmingham, Ala.  Birmingham News Photo / Jeff Roberts

Fashion Ambush More HERE

 

 


  

Our annual Sickle Cell Foundation fundraising Gala is our biggest fundraiser. The gala is considered by many in Birminigham as a "must be there" event, in support of the Sickle Cell Foundation.

Our Gala is scheduled for Saturday January 28, 2012   at the Sheraton Ballroom, Birmingham, AL.
 
Please save the date!  

 

Like the walkathon this event has been growing  every year, and provides an opportunity to the who's who of greater Birmingham to support the  work of the Sickle Cell Foundation, while at the same time enjoying a great evening, with great people and  great entertainment - Birmingham style.

 

 
Tickets will be on sale shortly. Don't wait until our annual gala is sold out again.

 

Stay tune to this website for more information.

Want to be a corporate or individual sponsor of our gala? Call Phyllis C. Harris, Special Events Facilitator at 205-780-2355

You can see pictures of past galas HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
"Showtime at the Apollo~Birmingham Style 2012"
 
AUDITIONS
 

You are invited to audition for "Showtime at the Apollo~Birmingham Style 2012", a benefit to support the Sickle Cell Association of Central Alabama. Auditions will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Medical Forum Building, 3rd Floor, Meeting Room G, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North, Birmingham, AL 35203 (can be accessed by going through the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel).Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and auditions begin at 10:00 a.m.

 Please review the following audition details:

 1.    All talents are welcome i.e. singers, dancers, comedians, instrumentalists, choirs (individuals and groups).

2.    All participants must be at least 21 years of age and show their official photo ID (no school ID's).

3.    Bring music on a CD (if applicable and desired). No accompaniment or instruments will be provided. You may bring your own instruments, props etc.

4.     Please be prepared to showcase a 2 minute talent.

5.     Professional Talent Judges will select the top 10 Finalists.

6.     There is no Entree fee for auditions.

The top 10 Finalists will:

Compete at the "Showtime at the Apollo-Birmingham Style 2012" gala on Saturday, January 28th.  *The Gala is a black tie, red carpet event.

Perform before an audience of 800+ attendees.

Receive prizes (at least $250.00) for top winners.

Receive (1) guest invitation to the event ($150 value).

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, YOU MAY EMAIL caprenia_anthony@yahoo.com

 

 Thank You for Making Our Evening for Sickle Cell At The Birmingham Race Course 
A great Success! 
 
 
 

 
Thank you for making our Charity Ride For Sickle Cell a fantastic success!
 

 

 

 

You can still make a contribution by contacting the Sickle Cell Office at 205-780-2355 or 1-800-735-0405

 

Your support is greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

 

Sharon B. Lewis

Executive Director

 


 

 
Coming Soon!
Photo's of this year's 
Sickle Cell Walkathon
  

Pictured above: District 32 state Rep. Barbara Boyd, chair for the Sickle Cell Walk; Gilberto Nogueira, Solutia plant manager; Sharon Lewis, director Sickle Cell Chapter, Central Alabama; Kay McKinney, Solutia public outreach coordinator; and John N. Wilson, co-chair for the Sickle Cell Walk.

Last  year’s walk provided the Sickle Cell Foundation with much needed funds to assist individuals with Sickle Cell when they need help.

Medicines and equipment, dental and vision care is available and many other services are provided that families need to help them cope financially and emotionally with this disease.

The walk is rotated between Talladega, Sylacauga and Anniston. Local businesses, community groups and volunteers continue to work to make each year’s walk a success.

Photos of this year's walk coming soon!


 

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Showtime-Birmingham Style 2010

 
 
 
 
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