American Sickle Cell Anemia Association

Your Health Matters! For example, going to bed and waking up at the same time daily can improve energy levels and reduce tiredness. Small steps in daily routine can make a world of difference.

Thank you so much for attending our Karaoke Fundraiser! We had a blast listening to everyone sing and singing ourselves. We hope that everyone who attended had as much fun as we did. If you couldn't attend, no worries—we are selling shirts on Bonfire for Sickle Cell Awareness. Follow this link to check them out: https://bit.ly/3FUFT0y, or follow the link in our bio.
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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Don't forget we have a Karaoke Night, so sing your heart out while raising funds for families affected by sickle cell anemia. Tickets are $45. Call today to reserve your tickets. We are selling a LIMITED NUMBER of tickets at the door. The Vanguards of Cleveland are hosting a comedy show for sickle cell awareness, hosted by Rob Ward, at the Funnybone Club (previously the Improv Club). Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3To03am. Support your local sickle cell agency and donate today!
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Tower City/Terminal Tower was RED, BLUE, and PINK on Friday, September 6th, to kick off National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Photo credit: Residences on 55, at Terminal Tower CLE on X/Twitter.

A new Sickle Talk episode is now available. Listen to this episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NAiZeBT0RnSMKtryLW8yg?si=3d6f9443e61049ad

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

Welcome back to another episode, where we speak with our first guest, Bianca Griffin, President and Spokeswoman of the Jack and Jill Erie Shores Chapter. On September 8th, the Erie Shores Chapter and the American Sickle Cell Anemia Association will be holding a 5K Run/Walk, Running the Shores, where we honor the memory of the late founder of the ASCAA, Dr. Edgar B. Jackson, Jr. We will also be spreading awareness and education about sickle cell anemia during this inaugural event.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Cleveland/RunningtheShores

Ohio is in a State of Emergency for the following counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Portage, Summit, and Trumbull. What does this mean to you? It means that food or financial assistance can be expedited. FEMA and OEMA can be assessed to see if you or your family are eligible for federal or state assistance.

Ohio EMA: https://ema.ohio.gov/home
FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/

Contact SNAP or your insurance (home/rental) to see if lost food during the power outage can be replaced. Food distribution centers are available at https://hungernetwork.org/find-help/find-food/ or with the app Food Finders at https://www.food-finders.org/find-help/

Our offices are closed because of the severe storms.

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Keep your eyes peeled for more information about September's Sickle Cell Awareness Month's events, including our Karaoke Fundraiser, which is making a return from last year. We're partnering with Rudy's Pub once again. More information about ticket sales is coming soon.

Fast facts about Sickle Cell Disease. Learn more at ascaa.org, or (216) 229-8600.

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Get ready for the carnival at Lake Erie Crushers Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd, Avon, OH 44011. The carnival will run from June 14th to 23rd, 2024. The admission fee is $5 per person, and children under 36 inches tall get in for free. The carnival will be open from 5 pm to 11 pm Monday through Friday and from 1 pm to 11 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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People with Sickle Cell Disease might need regular blood transfusions. Schedule now on the American Red Cross Website, type in "Blood Drives Near Me," and type in your zip code.

Find more information here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

Championing Strength, Health, and Well-being: Celebrating Men's Health Awareness Month.

June 19th is Sickle Cell Awareness Day. With over 50 years of commitment, dedication, and spreading awareness to communities locally and nationally, ASCAA urgently continues to strive for a better tomorrow for families and individuals battling a devastating illness. Learn more about how to help today by calling (216) 229-8600 or visiting ascaa.org.

Contact the American Sickle Cell Anemia Association for more information on ways to help your child in school at (216) 229-8600.

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As the weather gets warmer, it's important to stay cool and hydrated! Cooling centers located all around Northeast Ohio offer an accessible alternative to those without adequate access to air conditioning and cooling mechanisms. Learn more about these cooling centers here: https://fox8.com/news/cooling-center-opening-more-expected-as-heat-wave-hits/.

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A new Sickle Talk episode is now on Spotify! Check it out now.

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Any events promoted on this episode may have passed. Keep your eyes peeled for any future events!

A new Sickle Talk episode is now on Spotify! Check it out now.

Need captions! All episodes will be uploaded to YouTube with captions.

Any events promoted on this episode may have passed. Keep your eyes peeled for any future events!

Sickle Cell Explained: The Basics by Sickle Talk After some brainstorming, we've decided to break down what Sickle Cell Disease is, including components of the blood, hemoglobin, immunocompromise, population-at-risk, a bit more about genetics, and a few other tidbits of information surrounding what makes sickle cell, sickle cell. Need captions? Ep...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Sickle Talk Episode 3: Sickle Cell Explained: The Basics is airing soon! You'll be able to find episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Shaw High School Band Booster Club is having a Blood Drive on May 13, 2024, at Shaw High School (15321 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland, Ohio 44112). All donors will get a Cedar Point ticket, gift cards and an entrance to a raffle. Spots are still available, and you can reserve your spot today at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM.
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Event is in full swing! Can't wait to see everyone!

Last call for registration for our upcoming event on Saturday! Check out our events tab for more information.

Today is Earth Day! There are several ways to be sure you're doing your part for a greener and healthier tomorrow.