21/09/2026
A Historic Moment for the Sickle Cell Community in The Bahamas.
On 3 September 2026, the Bahamas Sickle Cell Association officially opened Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2026 under the theme, From Awareness to Action: Building Hope for the Future.
The evening marked an incredibly significant milestone for our Association and our warriors as we officially unveiled the location of the future Holistic Sickle Cell Centre, a permanent home envisioned for persons and families affected by sickle cell disease in The Bahamas.
For years, we have dreamed of creating a space where our warriors can feel understood, supported and at home, a Centre that extends beyond medical care to embrace education, advocacy, counselling, wellness, family support and the many other areas of life impacted by sickle cell disease.
After years of advocacy and persistence, we now have the land. Now, we must build.
We were overwhelmed by the tremendous turnout and support received at our Opening Ceremony. To see government leaders, corporate partners, healthcare stakeholders, supporters, families and, most importantly, our warriors gathered on the very land where this vision will one day stand was a powerful reminder that we are not building this future alone.
We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended, supported, partnered with us and continues to believe in this vision.
This is more than land. It is hope. It is progress. It is a promise to our warriors that we will continue fighting for the care, resources, dignity and support they deserve.
From Awareness to Action.
Building Hope. Building Futures.
