A Forgotten Disease
Help us raise awareness, educate and support sickle cell warriors.
Advocacy
As the voice of SCD in the Bahamas, we will not rest until all of the needs of the individuals living with this disease are addressed in all arenas in the Bahamas.
Support
The needs of persons and families affected by SCD are varied from hope and counsel to guidance and finances.
Awareness & Research
The world of medicine changes constantly. The BSCA will stay on the cusp of any changes in the field of SCD research and development and ensure that the latest information is made available.
Dedication
We are 100% committed to serving the needs of all individuals and their families affected by SCD throughout the Bahamas.
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Your support enables us to improve the lives of those in our backyard and community.
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Our partners contribute more than money. Their ideas and in-kind support help to build a stronger community.
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Education & Awareness
BCSA blood drive raises awareness
Sabascio Armbrister went to the mall to purchase a new phone, but a chance encounter with a member of the Bahamas Sickle Cell Association (BSCA) prompted him to step forward to donate a pint of blood for the very first time; it could save up to three lives.
Courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Office of the Governor General, Cynthia Alexandra Pratt, Deputy to the Governor General received in a courtesy call the President of The Bahamas Sickle Cell Association, Mrs Kristin Beneby (left) and Secretary Amanda Dean (right), as they observe September as “National Sickle Cell Month”.
Sickle cell screening
Two of the Bahamas Sickle Cell Association’s long-term appeals to the government – mandatory newborn sickle cell screening and the establishment of a national registry -could become a reality. Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville said as much during a recent meeting with the non-profit’s executives and other high-ranking members of his team.
WARRIOR KIDS
Skylar’s Story
Hello, everyone. I am Skyla Alexia Stewart, and I want to share my journey with you. From the very start, my life has been intertwined with Sickle Cell Anemia.
Reign’s Story
Meet Reign, a fun loving energetic 11 year old Sickle Cell Warrior. Reign was diagnosed with Sickle Cell at the age of 1, since then it’s been a journey.
Tyree's Story
My name is Tyree Thomas Cargill, and I am an 11-year-old living with Sickle Cell Disease. Living with SCD is very difficult, so I make the best out of my good days.