New Sickle Cell Treatment Gets Thumbs Up in the UK

Living with sickle cell is like riding a rollercoaster of pain, and we’re always looking for something to make the ride smoother. CASGEVY aka Exa-cel, this new sickle cell treatment, just might be that something!
The Progression of Sickle Cell Gala 2023

My Friend Jen Celebrates the Success of the first Progression of Sickle Cell Gala in Birmingham In honour of World Sickle Cell Day 2023, My Friend Jen’s extraordinary gala event captivated guests from across the United Kingdom. On Saturday 10th June, The Progression of Sickle Cell Gala took place, in celebration of the indomitable spirit […]
How Schools Can Celebrate World Sickle Cell Day

With this years theme, schools can celebrate world sickle cell day and join in the fun this June.
Theme for World Sickle Cell Day 2022

Having observed and acknowledged the value of community efforts and the power that we have in numbers, this years theme announcement for World Sickle Cell Day is an opportunity for everyone to contribute on a global level.
Magazine Campaign For Sickle Cell

#MERCHWITHSCREAM The Magazine Campaign For Sickle Cell; Giving Sickle Cell A Makeover.
Supporting Sickle Cell In Jamaica

Author of My Friend Jen, Jenica Leah has been making the most of her time by supporting sickle cell whilst she is in Jamaica. Through the My Friend Jen Book Donation Project she has raised enough money to donate 200 books to the Sickle Cell Unit and also make a financial donation to Sickle Cell […]
Sickle Cell And The Covid-19 Vaccine

How the sickle cell community feel about taking the Covid 19 vaccine.
Supporting Sickle Cell In Birmingham

The team at OSCAR Birmingham put in an amazing effort to prepare, pack and distribute treats and care packages across Birmingham bringing joy and smiles to children, families and adults during the festive period.
Black Ballad
Award winning author Jenica Leah shared some insight into her lockdown experience and how she feels about going out now restrictions have been lifted.
Black Business Series with My Friend Jen
Jenica Leah joined podcast host Sanyu Tlks in an enlightening conversation about becoming an award winning author, setting up her publishing company and how she manages her sickle cell along side it all.