Obi Light Ogbonnia

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔, 𝐙𝐔𝐁𝐀!

WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY 2026

THE RED UMBRELLA AWARENESS WALK & COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH

Together, We Took Action.

Together, We Raised Awareness.

Together, We Made an Impact.

Appreciation Message:

The Beulah Sickle Cell Foundation BSCF, Obi Ogbonnia Sickle Cell Foundation (OOSCF), Coalition of Sickle Cell NGOs in Nigeria, Audrey Sickle Cell Foundation, StrongCell Foundation, SOM Sickle Cell Foundation, and Cells of a Generation Initiative sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed to the successful hosting of the World Sickle Cell Day 2026 #Red #Umbrella Awareness Walk and Community Health Outreach in Zuba, Abuja.

We are profoundly grateful to:

Our Partners

Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Nigeria

FCT Health and Human Services Secretariat

Special Recognition

Novo Nordisk Haemophilia & Haemoglobinopathies Foundation for its invaluable support and commitment to the sickle cell community.

The Nigerian Police Medical Services, FCT Command for providing #Free #Genotype #Testing Services during the event.

FCT Health Services and Human Services Secretariat for their partnership and support.

Our Royal Father

His Royal Highness Muhammad Bello Umar, The Agora of Zuba

Thank you for your royal blessings, endorsement, hospitality, and unwavering support towards improving the lives of persons living with sickle cell disorder.

Our Supporters

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.

IHS Towers

Indomie Nigeria

Seven-Up Bottling Company

DNT Autos Limited

Our Greatest Heroes

To every Sickle Cell Warrior, caregiver, volunteer, healthcare worker, media partner, security personnel, community leader, donor, sponsor, and participant:

Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for believing in the cause. Thank you for helping us close the survival gap.

Together, We Can End the Pain of Sickle Cell.