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Mrs. Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, founder and president of the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO), received the Meritorious Service Medal for her work in sickle cell anemia awareness. She is lobbying for approval of new treatments in Canada, including Casgevy and Lyfgenia, which are already approved in the US. These

Black Canadians face historical barriers in donating blood, affecting the diversity of Canada’s blood supply. Canadian Blood Services has updated policies to encourage donations, but challenges remain in overcoming past rejections and cultural perceptions. Collaborations with groups like SCAGO aim to increase participation from ethnically diverse communities, crucial for treating

Vaccine Equity in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Project The SCAGO (Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario), a leading patient advocacy and support organization for people affected by sickle cell disease (SCD) in Canada, receives $194k from the Public Health Agency of Canada to improve vaccine equity among the Canadian Sickle

BUY TICKETS HERE In 2005, the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) introduced the Hope Gala & Awards to honor the many heroes who have contributed relentlessly to the advancement of sickle cell disease (SCD) from different fronts. Close to two-decade after, the organization is still recognizing new and

Over the years, the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) has worked collaboratively with various industry partners and one of the outcomes of this collaboration is that more individuals living with SCD in the province of Ontario have improved access to life-saving and disease-modifying therapies Compared to a decade

June 10, 2022  The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario Celebrates World Sickle Cell Day – June 19 June 10, 2022- Ontario, Canada: June 3rd, 2021 was memorable in the province of Ontario as Bill 255 recognizing June 19 as World Sickle Cell Day (#WSCD) passed in the Ontario Legislative

Geil Astorga MHSC Student, BA Peola Ellis Fairuz Karim Janine Noorloos Jaspreet Randhawa At the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario, we prioritize improving the health and quality of life of all individuals with sickle cell disease, including through innovative research. To continue making strides towards this goal, each year

The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) awarded funding from TD Bank Group to support Ontarians with sickle cell disease SCAGO awarded a grant from TD Bank Group to improve health outcomes of individuals with sickle cell disease. Toronto, ON − April 10, 2022 − The Sickle Cell Awareness

The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) awarded $200,000 in federal funding to increase vaccine uptake amongst Black Canadians SCAGO awarded a $200,000 grant from the Public Health Agency of Canada to support COVID-19 vaccination initiatives for sickle cell disease/Black communities in Ontario. Toronto, ON − January 25, 2022

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Day and Thalassemia Awareness Day Act Passes Second Reading  March 2, 2021 TORONTO — A Private Member’s Bill co-sponsored by Andrea Khanjin, MPP for Barrie- Innisfil, and Rudy Cuzzetto, MPP for Mississauga-Lakeshore, will proceed to public hearings, as it passed second reading in the Ontario Legislative