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  • 1st Social Media Account

    On September 2013, BSCA Launched its first social media account, a Facebook group called "SICKLE CELL BAHAMAS"

  • 1st Annual Fun/Run/Walk

    On September 2014, BSCA hosted its first annual Fun/Run/Walk.  Supporters walked and ran from Goodman's Bay to Arawak Cay and back.  A registration fee of $20 was charged and the event saw approximately 100 participants.

    $20

  • 1st Annual General Meeting

    BSCA Hosted its first monthly general meeting at the office of Dr. Patrick Roberts, Dean’s Lane, top of the hill Fort Charlotte. The association appointed its first Board of Directors and Executive team and monthly meetings continue to date at the office.

  • 1st T-Shirt Day

    BSCA hosted its first t-shirt day on “World Sickle Cell Day” June 19th, 2015. The association solicited donations from individuals and organizations throughout the Bahamas in support of sickle cell awareness through the sale of t-shirts for $10.00 and wrist band for $5.00. BSCA raised $3,410.18 from this event.

    $15

  • 2015 Sickle Cell Awareness Month

    Celebrated “SICKLE CELL AWARENESS” month with appearances on Bahamas at Sunrise television show and NB12 news cast to promote and educate the public on the existence and activities of BSCA and the t-shirt day every Friday in September.

  • 1st Quarterly Public Forum

    In conjunction with the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA), the BSCA hosted its first (1st) quarterly public forum at the J. Whitney Pinder building entitled, “The Management and Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease in Children & Young Adults”. The forum was a free presentation and panel discussion open to the general public with guest speaker, Dr. […]

  • 1st Annual Mini Fair and Raffle

    hosted its first (1st) Annual Mini Fair & Raffle on the Eastern Parade grounds. The BSCA in conjunction with sponsors offered free blood pressure and glucose testing, received blood donations, distributed pamphlets on SCD awareness, drew a raffle and raised funds through the sale of food and games. This event yield proceeds of $5,417.17