Join the race to break the sickle cycle! Join the 2024 Walk Ambassador, L. Oveta Glover, the NAACP President of the Columbia, SC Branch on Saturday, September 14, 2024 for the 18th Annual JRC Sickle Cell Walk. All profits go toward the Sickle Cell Scholarship Fund.

The James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation Lancaster Satellite Disabilities Awareness Parade is being held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 2 to 8 PM. The parade them is “I Love My Family.”

Thank you for supporting our mission to be The Voice and Face of Sickle Cell to “Break the Sickle Cell Cycle” and support families in Lancaster County!

The Florence Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents the 11th Annual Visible & Viable Community Impact Day Sickle Cell Walk. The event is being held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM at 513 Barnes St., Florence, SC. Join the race to break the Sickle Cell!

American Red Cross & James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation present Every Drop Counts Blood Drive. The event is being held on September 3, 2024 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the American Red Cross on 2751 Bull St., Columbia, SC. The event is also a Lunch & Learn followed by the Sickle Cell Proclomation at Busby Street Community Center by the Columbia City Council. Feel free to bring a gift for a teen with Sickle Cell!

The B Strong Group presents the Cycle for Sickle Cell & Blood Drive being held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Eastover Park. The free community event will begin at 8:30 AM and end at 3 PM. The blood drive will begin at 10 AM. Participants will be able to ride their bikes, walk, run, have fun, learn, and donate blood! There will be FREE food, vendors, prizes, learning school supplies, sickle cell trait testing by the JRC Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation, and much more! Visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: bstrong to sign up to donate blood.

M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the STATE of South Carolina District 2 presents the Sickle Cell 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, August 24 at 9 AM. The event is taking place at Wannamaker Park located 8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC. Registration is $25.

Spotlight Cinemas present Movie Night benefiting James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation. The event is being held on July 24, 2024, at 7 PM. Admission is FREE. Please bring a gift for a teen or purchase a Spotlight Cinema gift card to place under the Giving Tree!

Movie: A Warm December featuring Sidney Poitier

Join us on May 18th, 2024, at the SC State Fairgrounds from 10 am to 5 pm for the Columbia Black Expo.

Experience a day filled with enriching talks, cultural exhibitions, and a showcase of Black business excellence.

The mission of the Black Expo is to promote economic development through increased exposure for minority-owned businesses. African-American owned businesses have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the public and procurement officers from major corporations and government entities. It is also an opportunity for major corporations and government entities to develop viable working relationships with minority-owned businesses while marketing their products and services to a growing consumer market.

The Expo is also a forum to educate, enlighten and inspire the entire community and the African-American community in particular. Aside from economic development, exposure to cultural resources is a part of the focus for this event.

Come, be inspired, network, and shop with local vendors.

Join Cleaves Memorial CME Church as they present their 2nd Annual Community Health & Wellness Fair. The Health & Wellness Fair is being held at Cleaves Memorial CME Church on 3407 Beaumont Avenue Columbia, SC 29203. The event is being held from 10 AM to 1 PM and will provide a day of fun activities, informative booths, and resources to help individuals and families within the community.

Refuge Temple Church Health Care Professional & Seniors Ministry presents the 2024 Annual Health & Wellness Fair held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9 AM to 2 PM.

The Iconic Harambee Festival 35 is moving to the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, located at 1920 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204.

You are invited to be a part of this historic event! Welcome to one of the largest college-sponsored festivals in the nation. Enjoy the familiar vendors, performers, exhibitors, and activities from the past. Begin a new era of participating in new and expanded festival activities.

The B Strong Group presents the 7th Annual Birthday Bash & Blood Drive a Community Health Event being held on March 30, 2024 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Caughman Road Park 2733 Trotter Rd, Hopkins, SC.

Join us for a day of celebration, awareness, and life-saving. There will be food, fun, games, prizes, and fellowshipping that is all FREE to the community!

The 2nd Annual Black Family Wellness Expo is a collaborative and holistic outreach event offering services, and activities for all age groups including educational resources, health screenings, and activities. The Expo will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby St., Columbia, SC 29203.

The American Kidney Fund and the Trinity Baptist Church Education Staff are pleased to announce an upcoming seminar on Kidney Disease in the African American Community. This seminar will be held at Trinity Church Educational Center, 2521 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29204 on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 11 to 1 PM, including lunch. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Stewart Darby, an excellent physician, a leading expert in health issues for our community, and an exciting presenter.

The 22nd Annual Community Health Fair will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Brookland Banquet Health & Wellness Center from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Rare Disease Symposium where you can attend in-person or virtually to learn about innovative and impactful research going on across the state, hear personal stories from those affected by rare disease and discover some of the important advocacy work that’s grown out of both necessity and hope. In-Person Location: Segra Park 1640 Freed St. Columbia, SC 29201. The symposium is free and open to the public but registration is strongly encouraged. Boxed lunches will be provided to anyone attending in-person who registers on or before February 14th.

Richland School District Two’s 7th Annual Black History Month Honoree Recognition Program will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the R2i2 Conference Center (763 Fashion Dr. Columbia, SC 29229). 5:30 PM Pre-Program: Wax Museum & Vendor Displays. 6 PM: Program.

Karamu celebrates the 19th Annual Statewide Black History Parade & Festival 2024 on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 1 to 5 PM. The parade begins at Hampton and Harden Streets MLK Park 2300 Green Street. In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be rescheduled to March 2, 2024.

City of Columbia Community Development Department presents the Homebuyer Workshop on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 6 to 8 PM. The event is being held at Earlewood Park (1113 Recreation Dr., Columbia, SC 29203). If you are interested in more information, please contact Community Development at 803-545-3373 or housingloanprograms@columbiasc.gov.

Give Something that Means Something®

Sign up online by scanning the QR code above or at: www.redcrossblood.org. Use the Sponsor Code: Bstrong

All donors will receive a $20 Amazon e-gift card. Donate in honor of someone with sickle cell!

It’s a Christmas tradition you won’t want to miss! Join the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Jaycees for the annual Christmas Parade down Main Street! Get in the Christmas spirit by watching an array of parade floats make their way through downtown!

The James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation Lancaster Satellite Office presents the Dining with the Stars for Sickle Cell Fundraiser being held on December 1st from 6 to 10 PM at the USCL Event Room on 467 Hubbard Dr., Lancaster, SC 29720. There is a social hour between 6 and 7 PM with the main event between 7 and 10 PM. If you would like to pre-order tickets to pick up at the door, you can CashApp to $DorisEaley or call 803-416-2640.

We're thrilled to invite you to our year-end Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, November 30th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM EST. This pivotal session will introduce Fulcrum Therapeutics, which researches an investigational medicine for sickle cell disease, marking a significant stride in treatment advancements.

Embrace this chance to connect globally as we host this event virtually. This session will provide an educational update on an investigational medicine and a Q&A segment. Join Dr. Lakiea Bailey (Executive Director, SCCC) as she hosts the Fulcrum team, Danielle Branch,  Alex Sapir (President and Chief Executive Officer), Bill Engelman (Medical Director, Hematology), and Mel Hayes (Executive VP, Patient Experience) to discuss this new therapy. 

This meeting is open to all interested in sickle cell disease. Please invite peers, friends, and family for an enriching experience. To attend this Town Hall Meeting, register at: https://tinyurl.com/sc3townhall23.

The Florence Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is excited to announce that we will be sponsoring our 10th Community Impact Day and Sickle Cell Walk in Florence, SC on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Barnes Street Activity Center. Please join us as we walk 10,000 steps to support the many who are affected by sickle cell disease.

We are excited to invite you to our 17th Annual Sickle Cell Walk, dedicated to raising awareness and support for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease. The James R. Clark Sickle Cell Walk is a community-driven event that brings together people from all walks of life to make a positive impact.

The walk aims to:

1. Raise Awareness: By participating in this event, you'll help spread awareness about sickle cell disease and its impact on individuals and families. Together, we can educate our community and dispel misconceptions about this genetic blood disorder.

2. Support Patients: Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting patients living with sickle cell disease. Your contributions will provide much-needed resources, including medical care, education, and advocacy.

3. Foster Unity: The Sickle Cell Walk is an opportunity to come together as a community and show support for those affected by sickle cell disease. By walking side by side, we can demonstrate compassion, solidarity, and hope for a brighter future.

Whether you are a survivor, a caregiver, a medical professional, or someone who simply wants to make a difference, we welcome you to join us on September 30, 2023. Together, let's take steps towards a world where sickle cell disease is better understood, better treated, and ultimately cured.

Mark your calendars for September 30th, gather your friends and family, and join us for the James R. Clark Sickle Cell Walk. Your presence and support can make a significant impact on the lives of those living with sickle cell disease.

For more information, including registration details and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.jamesrclarksicklecell.org.

*T-shirt pickup will be available on 9/28 & 29 at Strictly Running (2515 Devine St. Columbia, SC) from 10 AM to 6 PM.

You are invited to join the “Race to Break the Sickle Cell Cycle” at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church on September 16, 2023, at 155 Wall Street, Sumter, SC 29150 from 9 AM until 11 AM.

EdVenture honors and celebrates Juneteenth, a day of celebration to commemorate emancipation and the end of slavery. EdVenture recognizes this historic day on June 19, 1865, in Galveston Bay, Texas when true freedom and justice for all came for more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state.

EdVenture commemorates this event with a three-day celebration to include special performances, a live jazz band, African drumming, story-telling, and so much more!

EdVenture honors and celebrates Juneteenth, a day of celebration to commemorate emancipation and the end of slavery. EdVenture recognizes this historic day on June 19, 1865, in Galveston Bay, Texas when true freedom and justice for all came for more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state.

EdVenture commemorates this event with a three-day celebration to include special performances, a live jazz band, African drumming, story-telling, and so much more!