World Sickle Cell Day
Every 19 June the world pauses to listen to sickle cell warriors. So do we.
19 June every year
World Sickle Cell Day is marked globally to help people understand how to ease the pain of sickle cell disease, to encourage genetic counselling before marriage, and to promote research towards a cure. BASC Initiative celebrates it with health talks, community awareness, blood drives and recognition of young advocates.
World Sickle Cell Day 2025
Our 2025 programme brought together students, volunteers and guests under the banner “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell.” The day featured talks, student participation, genotype awareness materials, and certificates and plaques presented to participants.
[Full 2025 report, date and venue to be supplied by the client.]
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World Sickle Cell Day 2024
19 June: nutrition health talk. At the BASC Initiative office, registered dietitian and public health nutritionist Mrs Ojo Olubunmi checked each warrior’s height and weight to calculate their BMI, then led an interactive talk on using traditional tropical foods and fruits to support health, the importance of meal timing and portions, and drinking enough water. About two dozen warriors and relatives attended, alongside seven volunteers.
22 June: blood donation drive at Alexander Brown Hall, UCH, which produced 25 screened pints. Read about the drive →
Community awareness: an outdoor community gathering with talks and Know Your Genotype materials for families. [Date and venue to be confirmed.]
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