Bahamas Sickle Cell Association

World Sickle Cell Day in The Bahamas
2015-06-19

1st T-Shirt Day
2015-06-19
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.

1st Annual General Meeting
2015-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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 Annual Fun/Run/Walk
2014-09-14
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.

1st Social Media Account
2013-09-14
On September 2013, BSCA Launched its first social media account, a Facebook group called “SICKLE CELL BAHAMAS”
