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Founded in 1981, the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario (SCAO) is a volunteer, non-profit, community based organization working in collaboration with other organizations to improve the health and social well being of individuals and families with Sickle Cell Disease.

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Back by popular demand, we are pleased to have Cer

Back by popular demand, we are pleased to have Certified Health Coach Aisha Saintiche of Me to Moi Health & Wellness Coaching return for another informative session about COVID-19 & Mental Health and how YOU can Take Charge of Your Mental Wellness.Join us this Saturday May 15th at 2:00 PM (EST) for a grounded and practical session that expands upon much of the information provided in the initial session but can stand on it's own for those that missed it.Registration is HIGHLY recommended as there is a handout provided which we will be working from for this session.Register NOW at https://bit.ly/SCAOMeToMoi2 or by clicking the link in our bio to secure your spot in this Saturday's support group session.As always we will be LIVE STREAMING the session on our Facebook Page.We look forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 2:00 PM (EST).#scao #metomoihealth #sicklecell #sicklecellanemia #sicklecelldisease #sicklecellmatters #sicklecellwarriors #supportgroup #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #healthcoach #informationsession #healthymind #healthymindset #healthymindhealthybody #selfcare #covid_19 #backbypopulardemand

The journey of any mother is one to be celebrated.

The journey of any mother is one to be celebrated. The journey of a Warrior Mom is one to be honoured, treasured and learned from.Tomorrow Saturday May 8th at 2:00 PM (EST) we are pleased to co-host a conversation with 3 Warrior Moms on their journey, their challenges and their successes along the way. 2 of these Warrior Moms have raised Warrior Children and 1 is a Warrior herself.This is a conversation you don't want to miss! We are down to only 5 remaining spots to join the webinar and to be able to interact with these women, so go REGISTER NOW at https://www.bit.ly/WarriorMoms to reserve your spot.For those that can't attend live or miss out on being part of the Zoom conversation, we will be Live Streaming it on our Facebook Page and also on the SCDAC Facebook Page.See you all tomorrow!#scao #scdacaafc #aconversationwith #mom #mothersday #warrior #warriors #warriormom #warriorwomen #sicklecell #sicklecellanemia #sicklecelldisease #sicklecellwarrior #sicklecellwarriors #sicklecellwarriormom #lifelessons #lessonsfrommom #lessonslearned #momknowsbest

Living with a rare, chronic painful condition brin

Living with a rare, chronic painful condition brings significant challenges not only to patients living with it but also to those who care for them.Caregivers of individuals with rare diseases consistently deal with roadblocks when they are attempting to manage the care of their loved ones. It impacts every area of their lives including their work, social interactions, family structures, financial stability and more.On Saturday May 8th, we sit down and have an honest, heart to heart with a very precious group of caregivers, the mothers, for what will be one of the most memorable sickle cell discussions of the year as we talk about their life journeys, experiences including coping strategies, access to care, being resilient, advocating for the best care and many other important topics.Join both the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada (SCDAC) and Sickle Cell Association of Ontario (SCAO) at 2:00 PM (EST) on Zoom as we celebrate Mothers Day with three outstanding, fearless women who are all Canadian Warrior Moms, one of them living with Sickle Cell Disease herself!Sign up today at: https://bit.ly/WarriorMoms#scao #scdac #sicklecell #sicklecellmatters #sicklecelldisease #sicklecellanemia #chronicillness #sicklecellwarrior #sicklecellwarriormom #healthadvocate #advocatemom #mothersday #webinar #aconversationwith #caregiver #caregivers #supportsystem #mom #momlife #superwomen

For this month's support group education session,

For this month's support group education session, we will be talking about something that affects and impacts the Sickle Cell community in various aspects, financial literacy.Tomorrow Saturday April 17th, 2021 at 2:00 PM (EST) we are pleased to bring a team of highly qualified individuals who will be speaking to us about everything from life insurance options to estate planning.Register TODAY for this Zoom webinar at http://bit.ly/SCAOFinancialLiteracyFor those that are unable to make the Zoom session tomorrow, we will be broadcasting this via our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/SickleCellONWe hope to see you all there for what promises to be a very informative session.#scao #sicklecell #sicklecellanemia #sicklecelldisease #sicklecellmatters #sicklecellwarrior #supportgroup #financialliteracy #financialplanning #estateplanning #informationsession #financialgoals #financialfreedom #moneymatters #moneymanagment

We are pleased to announce the return of our weekl

We are pleased to announce the return of our weekly Friday night support group check-in sessions and the addition of a weekly Sunday evening prayer group session.Join on Zoom every Friday evening from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST) by going to http://bit.ly/SCAOFYMFJoin us on Sunday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST) on Zoom by going to http://bit.ly/SCAOPrayerGroup For prayer requests please email prayer@sicklecellontario.caFor further information about either session, contact our Director of Patient Support, Ulysse Guerrier at patient.support@sicklecellontario.caWe look forward to seeing you there. We are all in this together!#scao #freeyourmind #prayergroup #sicklecell #sicklecellanemia #sicklecelldisease #sicklecellmatters #sicklecellwarrior #fridaynight #sundaynight #checkin #prayersup #prayersforhealing #healinghands #weeklysessions #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #inthistogether #supportgroup

Mental health has been a major factor for many peo

Mental health has been a major factor for many people especially those living with chronic illnesses like Sickle Cell Disease during this global pandemic.Knowing how to cope and manage our mental health during this time takes real work and specific actions.Join us today at 2:00 PM as Aisha Saintiche a certified Health Coach gives us tips and tricks so that we can take charge of our mental health.There is still time to register at https://bit.ly/SCAOMeToMoiSee you all there!#scao #sicklecell #sicklecellawareness #sicklecellwarrior #sicklecelldisease #covid_19 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalwellness #metomoi #healthcoach

This Saturday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM join us o

This Saturday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM join us on Zoom as our Director of Medical Support, Dr. Joel Moody sits down with Dr. Tim O'Shea -Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Jennifer Bryan - Emergency Physician, University Health Network. UHN ED Sickle Cell Disease Working Group. Dr. Madeleine Verhovsek - Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology and Thromboembolism at McMaster University, and the Director of the Adult Hemoglobinopathy Program at the McMaster University Medical Centre, as they share what they know so far, about COVID-19, the vaccines and what those living with Sickle Cell Disease should take into consideration when making a vaccination decision.They will each be speaking based on their real world, day-to-day experiences working within the community. A few points they will be touching upon are;SCD and COVID-19 cases What does the vaccine mean for the sickle cell population Possible risks Long term effects Dispelling mythsRegister today for what will certainly be an informative session about COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease. This is your chance to get the facts as they currently are.We will concurrently be Live Streaming this session via our Facebook page.Go to http://bit.ly/covidvaccinesscd to register.#scao #sicklecell #sicklecellanemia #sicklecellmatters #sicklecellwarriors #covid_19 #health #vaccine #facts #data #options #informed #itsyourdecision #knowledge #armedwithknowledge #knowledgeshare #covid #webinar

Join us this Saturday January 16th at 2:00 PM for

Join us this Saturday January 16th at 2:00 PM for our 1st support group session of 2021.Reconnect with group members as we discuss 2020, how we are all coping and our plans for 2021.As COVID-19 remains a factor in our daily lives, this and future support group sessions, will continue to be held virtually via Zoom.Register today at http://bit.ly/SCAOPeerSupportThank you and we look forward to seeing you all then.#SCAO #sicklecell #sicklecellawareness #sicklecellwarrior #sicklecellanemia #peersupport #supportgroup #support #advocacy #counselling #raisingawareness #education #community #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #health #healthylifestyle #therapy #onlinesupportgroup

Happy Holidays with Heartfelt Thanks From Us To YO

Happy Holidays with Heartfelt Thanks From Us To YOU!We here at the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario would love to thank you and yours for your support in 2020, which will assuredly go down as one of the most fascinating and remarkable years in history. This year has seen its many ups, downs and numerous pivots, but through it all the Sickle Cell community came together to learn from each other, grow with each other and most importantly, support each other. We hope this is the beginning of a powerful movement and commit to being a dependable, trustworthy pillar helping to keep this spirit of collaboration alive and strong. This year we were pleased to serve the community, along with partners like TAIBU, Camp Jumoke, Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada (SCDAC), Ontario New Democratic Party, Vaughn African Canadian Association (VACA) and many others, with initiatives like our:Monthly Adult Support Group Sessions UJIMA COVID-19 Relief Fund Improve Access to Healthcare Act Annual Sickle Cell Community Holiday PartyIn 2021, our focus will be on passing and enacting the Improve Access to Healthcare Act, which ensures sickle cell patients are treated in a timely, respectful manner, regardless of where they seek treatment in the province. We hope we can count on your support in this endeavour.Stay tuned for further details in the coming weeks. Once again, we thank you for your continued support and wish you all a very happy holiday season filled with joy, laughter, friends, family, great food and excellent health with blessings for 2021 and beyond!From all of us here at the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario.Lisa Bailey - President Serena Thompson - Vice President Leslie Rivers - Director of Finance Marie Boyd - Director of Administrative Affairs Dr. Joel Moody - Director of Medical Support Ulysse Guerrier - Director of Patient Support Alvin Merchant - Director of Communications & Marketing Michael McKenzie - Director At Large#scao #sicklecell #sicklecellawareness #sicklecellwarrior #happyholidays #holidaygreetings #grateful #thankyou #community #covidrelief #family #healthiswealth #supportgroup #iaha #charity #ontario

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