Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association, Inc. (OSCHA) announces September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.  Across the nation, statewide and locally, sickle cell awareness events are scheduled to take place including festivals, galas, walks, and Sickle Cell Sabbath Weekend.

“OSCHA provides education, advocacy, and support year-round, but September is the month that we increase awareness and information about sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait, and other hemoglobin disorders,” said Annie J. Ross-Womack, OSCHA Executive Director. “We must continue to raise awareness and funds to continue to provide services for those living with this disease,” continued Ross-Womack.

Nationally –

2024 SCDAA Convention – Planning in Progress for 2024, Stay tuned for more information!  View the 2023 Convention Highlight

Statewide

Programs across Ohio are hosting various events. Religious organizations participate in the National Sickle Cell Sabbath Weekend, (Third Weekend ) on Saturday and Sunday. These awareness events provide information and assist in the recruitment of blood donors for our patient population who rely on transfusions as part of their treatment for sickle cell disease.

Call to Action 

What Can You Do?  Help dispel the myths and communicate the facts about sickle cell to your family, friends, and community, assist us in our mission for education, advocacy, funding efforts, and support the Ohio sickle cell community.  Make sure you are aware of your risks for a hemoglobin disorder.  Do you know your hemoglobin status? #TTKYS

OSCHA: The Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association, Inc. serves as Ohio’s statewide family support organization, working full-time to resolve issues surrounding sickle cell disease and trait. Since 1960 our organization and partners have been at the forefront of improving the quality of health, life, and services for individuals, families, and communities affected by sickle cell and related conditions. Along with other programs nationwide, we are promoting the search for a cure for all people in the world with sickle cell disease. OSCHA is a 501(c) (3) organization.