JOIN SCAGO'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. We welcome applicants who are passionate about supporting people living with sickle cell disease through: -Advocacy -Education -Care advancement -Community support We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in: -Primary Care Medicine -Adult Hematology -Nursing Education - Law

What to Expect: 💉On-site support to book blood donation appointments 🤝Community booths and social networking 🩸Hear patient perspectives on why blood donation matters 🍽Food, refreshments, and community connection 🎁Prizes and giveaways Join our partner for life team! Click the join now button. Enter Team Code: SICK327620 or Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario on the CBS app

Integrated care and support in sickle cell disease: the role of primary, secondary, and tertiary care

DR. JACOB PENDERGRAST:UHN-Hematologist DR. OLANIYI AJISAFE-Primary Care Coordination for Sickle Cell Disease- BCCHC DR. MARKO ERAK:-Humber: ER Physician

Join the Youth Empowerment Program

Who can apply? Youth with or affected by sickle cell disease Advocates for individuals with sickle cell disease Ages 15-30, Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or refugee status. What's in it for you? A micro-grant of up to $5,000 to spend towards a pre-approved Youth-led project from April 2026-September 2026 Develop leadership and project management skills in a hybrid program with peers across Canada Be a part of groundbreaking initiative to make a difference in your community

NOVEL THERAPIES IN SICKLE CELL DISEASE PAIN MANAGEMENT: WHAT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES SHOULD KNOW

GUEST SPEAKERS DR. LEON RIVLIN Emergency Physician and a Chronic Pain Expert Humber River Health FITZ-ANN HOWELL Chair of Patient Advisory & Advocacy (PAAC), SCAGO DR. JODIE ODAME Clinical Fellow in Haematology/Oncology Hospital for Sick Children

UNDERSTANDING GENE THERAPY IN SICKLE CELL DISEASE: BENEFITS, RISKS, AND TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Speakers: DR. RAJAT KUMAR Hematologist Princess Margaret Cancer Centre ANDREA KHANJIN Minister of Red Tape Reduction of Ontario, Patient VICTORIA GRAY World's First Sickle Cell Patient Treated With CRISPR Gene Editing

Official Charity Partner: 2026 TCS Charity Challenge

Join Team SCAGO for the Waterfront Marathon 5K Start line: University Ave, south of Pearl St, Toronto HOW TO GET INVOLVED: . 9:00 AM Start Time REGISTER FOR THE 5K AND SELECT SCAGO · Start line: University Ave, JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM -REGISTER FOR THE 5K AND SELECT SCAGO -JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM -FUNDRAISE AND INVITE OTHERS TO SUPPORT -DONATE DIRECTLY IF YOU CAN'T RUN Can't join the 5K? You can still make an impact. Use the link below and select "Donate Now" under the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario to support SCAGO and the sickle cell community. Register or donate to SCAGO here: https://tinyurl.com/SCAGOTCS2026 QUESTIONS? PLS. REACH OUT TO: gta@sicklecellanemia.ca