It is with great pleasure and humility that I take this time to greet the Working board of directors, Advisory board of directors, members, volunteers and the Sickle Cell Community at large as your new elected president of the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario.
It has been a long journey that started way before my time and I commend all those who have worked tireless to make positive changes thus far however, the journey has just began. I truly believe there is hope and I invite every one of you to believe with me.
With this hope we must not give up; we cannot give up because the present and future generations depend on us to be their voices. We must continue to press forward together because unity breathes strength. Together we can accomplish much more than working alone, and there are many things that we need to address both locally and at the government level.
Please join me and all the others that are committed to the cause, until Sickle Cell Disease is no more. I welcome new volunteers who are willing to join the team and share their expertise; friends, medical professionals and sponsors to continue to make changes happen for the betterment of individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease.
Thank you for choosing me to represent you at SCAGO. Once again, I look forward to working with each of you in this year.
Doreen AlexanderPresident
Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario
E-Mail: president@sicklecellanemia.ca
Cc: info@sicklecellanemia.ca
PH: 416-745-4267
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| Sunday Afolabi was born with Sickle Cell Anemia to a middle class family in Nigeria West Africa. He grew up knowing that he was very special and brilliant as well...... Read More |
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| Dr. Richard Ward from Toronto General Hospital, teaches on Avascular Necrosis. Slides compliments of Dr.Ward. |
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Transfusions are most commonly given to Sickle Cell patients who have had a stroke or found to be at high risk of having a stroke. It can also be given for severe crisis, such as Acute Chest Syndrome or Aplastic Crisis. Downside? Toxic iron overload is an inevitable consequence of regular blood transfusion. Excess iron deposit damages organs and tissues. Learn more about Iron Overload. |
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| IDERA Emergency Fund: A one-time grant of $500 given to two families in dire financial situation. Sponsored yearly by Jodal Health. |
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| Granting scholarships to youths living with Sickle Cell Disease is part of what makes SCAGO unique. Currently we offer the Sunday Afolabi and the Sholape Scholarship grants. We have given over $20,000 away since inception of the grants. Click on the appropriate form and send to SCAGO's office. |
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| Olivia was a fighter who graduated from college with honours even when she had to spend many days in the hospital. She had 2 cats which were engraved on her tombstone. A very considerate person who would not bring a child to this world because she felt she might not be here to take care it. |
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| Granting scholarships to youths living with Sickle Cell Disease is part of what makes SCAGO unique. Currently we offer the Sunday Afolabi and the Sholape Scholarship grants. We have given over $20,000 away since inception of the grants. Click on the appropriate form and send to SCAGO's office. |
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| The Strategic plan for 2012-2014 would ensure that the organization keeps its focus on the issues and initiatives lined up for 2012-2014. It would be reviewed and revised bi-yearly to help steer SCAGO on the right path. The plan was put together by: Ms. Dotty Nicholas, Ms. Doreen Alexander, Ms. Lanre Tunji-Ajayi and Ms. Isatu Bah. |
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