EVENTS


Annual Christmas Toy Drive
Dec
22

Annual Christmas Toy Drive

The deadline to sign up is November 25, 2025.

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Red Ribbon on the Lawn
Sep
29

Red Ribbon on the Lawn

Join us in constructing a large ribbon for sickle cell awareness on the SCDAA - Central Alabama front lawn. Guests are invited to write words of strength and encouragement to Warriors battling Sickle Cell Disease.

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Tackle Sickle Cell - UAB Blood Drive
Sep
22
to Sep 25

Tackle Sickle Cell - UAB Blood Drive

Come to give blood for. a $10 + $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email! PLUS: Each day ONE pair of UAB football tickets will be raffled!

Click here to learn more information!

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A Gorgeous Charcuterie & Mocktails Gathering
Sep
20

A Gorgeous Charcuterie & Mocktails Gathering

Join us for a special afternoon of connection and conversation over charcuterie and refreshing mocktails! This Gorgeous Souls Gathering is hosted in partnership with Gorgeous Souls and is free for women living with sickle cell and caregivers of sickle cell patients.

Donation: $15 per person

What to bring: One charcuterie food item to share.

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Sickle Cell Red Party
Sep
18

Sickle Cell Red Party

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Ride 4 Sickle Cell
Aug
17

Ride 4 Sickle Cell

To register, click here.

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Jeni's Ice Cream Social at Pepper Place
Jun
19

Jeni's Ice Cream Social at Pepper Place

Ice cream social at Jeni's Ice Cream benefitting SCDAA - Central Alabama

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Gene Therapy Testimonial
Jun
18

Gene Therapy Testimonial

Talk by Lashandra Carter

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Balloon Release for Fallen Warriors
Jun
17

Balloon Release for Fallen Warriors

Led by Tyneshia Hall

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Living Well With Sickle Cell
Jun
16

Living Well With Sickle Cell

Eating well with Sickle Cell Cooking Demonstration by Alaynna Pruitt

Balancing Emotional Wellness Presentation by Pfizer

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26th Annual Sickle Cell Walk
Jun
15

26th Annual Sickle Cell Walk

The 26th Annual Sickle Cell Walk will be held Saturday, June 15, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Each year, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Central Alabama partners with our community to raise donations to give access to improvements in the quality of health for individuals, families, and communities affected by sickle cell disease.

For over two decades, Alabama residents have come together in support of our mission. We’re so excited to have you join us for the 26th Annual Sickle Cell Walk.

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FBCF Annual Health Fair
Mar
23

FBCF Annual Health Fair

Please join us for the annual health fair at First Baptist Church Fairfield!

This is the perfect opportunity to focus on your health and have a little fun too!
There will be:
Door Prizes
Health Presentations
Food

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Magic City Acceptance Academy Health Fair
Mar
1

Magic City Acceptance Academy Health Fair

Our team will be educating the students about sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait at Magic City Acceptance Academy’s Health Fair.

We appreciate every opportunity to spread awareness for sickle cell disease and support our community!

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Annual Toy & Gift Pickup
Dec
21

Annual Toy & Gift Pickup

It’s that time of the year again! Join us as we host our annual Toy & Gift Pickup on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

We will be accepting toy donations and providing toys and gift cards to our community of children with sickle cell.

Toys will be for ages 6-12. Gift cards will be for ages 13-21.

Please register by Friday, December 15, 2023. To register and for more information, call us at (205) 780-2355.

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Simpra Advantage Medicare Presentation
Nov
14
to Nov 16

Simpra Advantage Medicare Presentation

Do you have Medicare and Medicaid? Learn how Simpra Advantage Medicare Advantage plans can benefit YOU!

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Where:

Titusville Public Library

2 Sixth Avenue SW

Birmingham, AL 35211

Time: 1:30PM & 3:00PM

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Where:

Selma Public Library

1103 Selma Avenue

Selma, AL 36703

Time: 1:30PM & 3:00PM

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Where:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

6350 Interstate Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL 35453

Time: 1:30PM & 3:00PM

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City of Birmingham Blood Drive
Sep
19

City of Birmingham Blood Drive

Your blood can save lives. We’d like to thank all donors at this blood drive for coming to give blood to help meet the urgent need for blood in the Black community. Get a $20 Gift Card by email from our friends at Amazon.

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Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Blood Drive
Sep
17

Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Blood Drive

  • Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Donors will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Screening for the Sickle Cell Trait is also provided for donors who self-identify as African-American or Multiracial.

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Bessemer Recreation Center Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive
Sep
12

Bessemer Recreation Center Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive

  • Bessemer Recreation Center Activity Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Donors will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Screening for the Sickle Cell Trait is also provided for donors who self-identify as African-American or Multiracial.

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Miles College Blood Drive
Sep
5
to Sep 25

Miles College Blood Drive

  • Miles College Student Activity Center (Multipurpose Room) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Your blood can save lives. We’d ;ole to thank all donors at this blood drive for coming to give blood to help meet the urgent need for blood in the Black community. Get a $20 Gift Card by email from our friends at Amazon.

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