CIBC Beautifies Sickle Cell Workshop

CIBC Beautifies Sickle Cell Workshop

This post concludes a remarkable project initiated and sponsored by CIBC. Last year, we were lucky enough to be selected for CIBC Caribbean’s Adopt-a-cause program (https://www.nicefmradio.com/cibc-staff-making-a-difference/). The Sickle Cell Workshop needed a number of repairs,…
Antigua and Barbuda Sickle Cell Association wins the UN’s Human Rights Art Competition

Antigua and Barbuda Sickle Cell Association wins the UN’s Human Rights Art Competition

The Sickle Cell Association has won the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Art Competition themed “Mainstreaming the protection of Human Rights towards the accelerated achievement of the SGDs”. We are thrilled and grateful to…
Mandala colouring book created by Sickle Cell patients

Mandala colouring book created by Sickle Cell patients

Mandalas are well-known for channeling relaxation and settling the mind.  Adult colouring books using classic and modern versions of this traditional art are popular worldwide. They promote harmony and tranquility, something all of us need…
Silent auction for Sickle cell at Government House

Silent auction for Sickle cell at Government House

Under the distinguished patronage of Their Excellencies, Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams, the Antigua and Barbuda Sickle Cell Association hosted a very special event: a fundraising auction at Government House, showcasing the work of…
Newborn screening for Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait

Newborn screening for Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait

Our Newborn screening has been up and running for more than 2 years now, thanks to the unwavering dedication of staff at Maternity and Pediatrics, the equally unwavering, incredible support of AUA who has been…
Governor Of Antigua & Barbuda Honors Dr. Edda Hadeed

Governor Of Antigua & Barbuda Honors Dr. Edda Hadeed

We at the Sickle Cell Association want to share something with you that reflects beautifully on our cause and our association. On June 30th 2022, our President, Dr. Edda Hadeed, was awarded the Governor General’s…
J.o.-a.n.’- Food Drive for Sickle Cell

J.o.-a.n.’- Food Drive for Sickle Cell

September 19th  2022. It’s World Sickle Cell Day again. Of course, for us, every day is Sickle Cell Day; that goes without saying. But this day is a chance to bring attention to our cause…
World Sickle Cell Day 2021 (Antigua and Barbuda)

World Sickle Cell Day 2021 (Antigua and Barbuda)

We at the Antigua and Barbuda Sickle Cell Association think World Sickle Cell Day is the perfect time to present our new venture. Thanks to kind-hearted sponsors like Mill Reef Fund, AUA and several compassionate,…
AUA students support Sickle Cell cause

AUA students support Sickle Cell cause

“To say that this is awesome would be an understatement”. This is just one of the reactions to an incredibly generous donation from AUA’s students. The future physicians presented our Sickle Cell Association with a…
Newborn Screening now a reality in Antigua

Newborn Screening now a reality in Antigua

The newborn screening for Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait is finally going to be reality. Negotiations started in 2013 – it took a while, and it certainly took a lot of work, but…