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Every Blood Donor Is A Hero"

“Every Blood Donor Is A Hero” The 14th June 2012 is a global celebration of World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) the theme this is year is. “Every blood donor is a hero” which focuses on the idea that every one can become a hero by giving blood. To know more please click here ... Read more

The National Haemoglobinopathies Project

The National Haemoglobinopathies Project a guide to effectively commissioning high quality sickle cell and Thalassaemia services. Outputs is now available please click hear ... Read more

New site for blood transfusion information

Question and answers relating to Blood Transfusion can sometimes be tricky. Therefore, I would like to draw your attention to a new resource for patient information on blood transfusion. Which is approved by the National Blood Transfusion Committee and NHS Blood and Transplant. The read more please click here ... Read more

TAPS trial presented in America

The Transfusion Alternatives Preoperatively in Sickle Cell Disease (TAPS) trial was chosen for an oral presentation at the prestigious American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting in San Diego, California, USA recently. Dr Jo Howard, Consultant Haematologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, UK, presented the trial on behalf of all TAPS trial investigators. Click here to read more ... Read more

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Children's Holiday

SEND YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR THE Children’s Holiday 4th – 11th August 2012 CHILREN FROM 7- 14 YEARS OLD Please send nominations to Sickle Cell Society 54 Station Road London, NW10 4UA Or comfort.ndive@sicklecellsociety.org Children’s Holiday is “FREE” Please send all nominations by the 5th JUNE 2012 ... Read more

British 10K London Run

British 10K London Run 2012 is a special year as it will be the 12 th anniversary for the British 10K London Run and much of the race course will be used for both men’s and women’s Olympic 2012 marathons! Please visit www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk for further information and to view the fantastic race course which will be used for the London 2012 Olympics. for more information please click here ... Read more

Celebration and Thanksgiving Service

Each year The Sickle Cell Society holds a church service to celebrate and to remember those who had sadly passed away as a result of the disease. This year the thanksgiving service will be at Parish Church of All Souls 3 Station Road, Harlesden, London NW10 4UJ (Near Jubilee clock) . Date: Sunday 10th June 2012 Time: 3.00 pm ... Read more

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The Sickle Cell Soceity Annual General Meeting to be held on Saturday 14th of July 2012ww ... Read more

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Information about sickle cell

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Sickle Cell Disorders are a group of genetic diseases that affect the red blood cells of people with the condition. Read more here.

There are many ways to make living with sickle cell easier. The pages below should answer many of your questions and provide useful information.

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The Society provides support, care and advice to those in the community affected by Sickle Cell. You may find a number of the information/facts sheets below useful.

The society's main source of funds is from donations and fundraising. We are very proud of our team who work tirelessly to raise money to fund the society and the support work we do.

One of the Society's main source of funds is through donations from the public. Without them, we would be unable to finance the essential welfare, research and educational grants.