In June 2025, the Executive Director was recognized for her work reenergizing the Association since joining the organization.

Pictured Executive Director Sophia Leverson and Sickle Cell Warrior Tynisha Hall at the 27th Annual Magic City Sickle Cell Walk.

In June 2025, the Birmingham Times highlighted a few of our local Sickle Cell Warriors.

Pictured Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Executive Director Sophia Leverson, Sickle Cell Warrior Sean Baker (holding sign), and supporters.

In May 2025, the Association met with US Congresswoman Terri Sewell at the Save Our Healthcare Roundtable.

Pictured Executive Director Sophia Leverson, US Congresswoman Terri Sewell, leadership of other local non-profits.

In September 2024, the Association got the Sickle Cell Month Proclamation signed by the Governor of Alabama.

Pictured Governor Kay Ivey, Executive Director Sophia Leverson, Phyllis Harris, Board Member Margaret Z. Beard, and other Alabama Sickle Cell leaders and advocates.

In June 2024, the Association appeared on WBRC to promote the 26th Annual Magic City Sickle Cell Walk.

Pictured (left to right) Executive Director Sophia Leverson | Board Members: Leah J H Wiggins, Margaret Z. Beard, Ken Williams.

In February 2024, the Executive Director of the Association attended UWCA Training for Nonprofit Executive Directors and Board Members.

Pictured Executive Director Sophia Leverson and Board Member Leah Wiggins engaging with other nonprofit leaders and board members.

In March 2024, the Executive Director was recognized as one of the 2024 Who’s Who In Nonprofits in the Birmingham Business Journal.

Executive Director Sophia Leverson is mentioned on Page 24.