Sickle Cell Awareness Group Of Ontario(SCAGO)

Sickle Cell Awareness Group Of Ontario(SCAGO) A not-for profit organization dedicated to educating, raising more awareness about sickle cell disease as well as supporting those living with the disease

The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with sickle cell disease and their families. Founded in 2005, SCAGO works to bridge gaps in healthcare, foster inclusive community support, and advocate for systemic change that ensures equitable care and resources for sickle cell warriors. Through education, public awareness, and policy advocacy, we empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to make informed decisions and drive progress. We collaborate with healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and diverse communities to advance knowledge, champion equity, and amplify the voices of those affected by sickle cell disease in Ontario. Our focus areas:
• Patient and caregiver support
• Education and awareness campaigns
• Research and clinical advocacy
• Policy change for equitable healthcare
• Youth engagement and leadership

Join us as we work towards a future where every individual living with sickle cell disease has access to comprehensive care, informed support, and a strong community.

📢 You’re Invited: Career Crawl Fair!Join SCAGO and Black Creek Community Health Centre for an afternoon of career connec...
10/06/2026

📢 You’re Invited: Career Crawl Fair!

Join SCAGO and Black Creek Community Health Centre for an afternoon of career connections and fun! 🎉

📅 October 24, 2026 | 12:30–3:30 PM
📍 Black Creek Community Health Centre
1 York Gate Blvd #202, North York, ON M3N 3A1

🔗 Register here! https://tinyurl.com/scagocareercrawl

✨ What to expect:
💼 Meet employers & explore career opportunities
🤝 Network with professionals
📝 Discover job-search resources
🍴 Enjoy food & refreshments
📸 Have fun with a photobooth & entertainment
🎁 Win raffle prizes & grab giveaways!

All ages welcome—please share!

10/05/2026

🎥 SCAGO SUMMIT 2026 - SESSION RECORDINGS NOW AVAILABLE!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 6th Sickle Cell Disease Summit on August 21–22!

From healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates to patients, family members and community members, the Summit brought together voices from across the sickle cell community.

Missed a session? No worries! You can now watch the recordings on the SCAGO website and even search for a specific session or speaker.

▶️ Watch the recordings: https://www.sicklecellanemia.ca/programs/summit-2026/home

Have you received care for sickle cell disease at an Ontario hospital?Whether your experience was positive, challenging,...
10/05/2026

Have you received care for sickle cell disease at an Ontario hospital?

Whether your experience was positive, challenging, or somewhere in between, SCAGO wants to hear from you. By sharing your story through the Hospital Experience Reporting Portal, you can help us better understand the experiences of people living with sickle cell disease across Ontario.

Your demographic information is kept confidential. Your feedback helps identify gaps in care, improve the quality of healthcare services, and recognize hospitals providing compassionate and quality care.

Access the portal now by scanning the QR code or entering the link: https://tinyurl.com/HERPSCAGO

This fall, fundraise for SCAGO for your chance to win a trip for two! ✈️Raise $2,000 for SCAGO and you’ll be entered for...
10/02/2026

This fall, fundraise for SCAGO for your chance to win a trip for two! ✈️

Raise $2,000 for SCAGO and you’ll be entered for a chance to win one roundtrip flight for two with WestJet to any regularly scheduled destination!

And the more you raise, the more entries you earn. Every additional $500 raised = one additional entry!

Ready to get started? Choose your fundraising option:

🏃 Toronto Waterfront Marathon:
https://tinyurl.com/SCAGORunDonate

🏃 Hamilton Marathon:
https://tinyurl.com/HamiltonRun2026

💙 CanadaHelps:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/fundraise/

Fundraising deadline: November 15 at 11:59 PM.

Start your fundraiser, rally your friends and family, and help support SCAGO’s work in the sickle cell community.

October is World Inherited Blood Disorders Month. 🩸Sickle cell disease is one of the most widely recognized inherited bl...
10/01/2026

October is World Inherited Blood Disorders Month. 🩸

Sickle cell disease is one of the most widely recognized inherited blood disorders around the world, and this month, SCAGO will stand alongside millions of people living with inherited blood disorders, their families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and advocates to support this global movement.

Want to get involved? The GANSID WIBD Toolkit has resources to help you make an impact:
https://tinyurl.com/WIBD2026

🗓️ Save the date! On Saturday October 17, GANSID will be holding an exclusive WIBD webinar "Bridging the Gap: Expanding Patient Advocacy, Early Diagnosis, and Equitable Access to Emerging Therapies." Registration coming soon!

The Toolkit includes:

• Key messages and talking points for advocacy and public engagement
• Social media guidance and campaign content ideas
• Official posters, banners, and campaign graphics
• Guidance on engaging with government and writing advocacy letters
• Resources to help raise awareness and mobilize your community
• Information on the Tie Red. Flex Arm. campaign and how to participate on October 18

Together, we can raise awareness, amplify community voices, and turn awareness into action.


🎄Join SCAGO for our Annual GTA Christmas Celebration! 🎄We warmly invite patients, families, caregivers, healthcare profe...
10/01/2026

🎄Join SCAGO for our Annual GTA Christmas Celebration! 🎄

We warmly invite patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, youth, and community members to celebrate the holiday season together!
Join us for an afternoon of connection, laughter, music, food, and festive fun for all ages.

📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026
⏰ 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 S3PACE Business Event Center
205 Placer Ct, Main Level, North York, ON

Registration is required! https://tinyurl.com/GTAParty2026

You can expect:
🎧 DJ & music
🎁 Prizes & giveaways
🍽️ Food & holiday treats
🎉 Kids’ activities
📸 Photo booth
🤝 Community booths
🎄 Holiday gifts for registered children & youth under 18

SCAGO is proud to support Gabriel Badejo, a valued member of our sickle cell community, as he premieres his first docume...
10/01/2026

SCAGO is proud to support Gabriel Badejo, a valued member of our sickle cell community, as he premieres his first documentary, The Sickling. ❤️

Five years in the making, this personal film follows Gabriel’s journey with sickle cell disease and his road toward a cure. His story brings attention to the lived experiences of our community and the importance of sickle cell awareness.

We invite you to purchase a ticket and join us in celebrating Gabriel’s work and this meaningful milestone.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Toronto

🎟️ Tickets: http://thesickling.com/screenings

09/30/2026

Have you received care for sickle cell disease at an Ontario hospital?

Whether your experience was positive, challenging, or somewhere in between, SCAGO wants to hear from you. By sharing your story through the Hospital Experience Reporting Portal, you can help us better understand the experiences of people living with sickle cell disease across Ontario.

🔒 Your demographic information is kept confidential. Your feedback helps identify gaps in care, strengthen advocacy efforts, improve the quality of healthcare services, and recognize hospitals providing compassionate and quality care.

🖥️ Access the portal by scanning the QR code or entering the link: https://tinyurl.com/SCAGOHERP

🏃‍♀️ Join at Confederation Park in Hamilton!Whether you’re ready to run, walk, fundraise, or donate, there’s a way for...
09/29/2026

🏃‍♀️ Join at Confederation Park in Hamilton!

Whether you’re ready to run, walk, fundraise, or donate, there’s a way for everyone to be part of Team SCAGO. Your support helps raise awareness and strengthen support for the sickle cell community.

How to get involved:
✔️ Register for the Hamilton 5K or 10K
✔️ Join or create a team
✔️ Fundraise for "Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario" and invite your friends and family to support you
✔️ Donate if you can’t attend in person

🔗 Register or donate: https://tinyurl.com/HamiltonRun2026

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM start
📍 Confederation Park, Hamilton, ON

Join us for our upcoming In-Person Windsor-Essex Peer Support Session! We invite individuals living with or impacted by ...
09/28/2026

Join us for our upcoming In-Person Windsor-Essex Peer Support Session!

We invite individuals living with or impacted by Sickle Cell Disease to come together for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Windsor Regional Hospital Auditorium
1995 Lens Avenue, Windsor, ON

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/WindsorPeerSupport

What to Expect

🤝 Meet the new Windsor-Essex Patient Wellbeing Coordinator and connect with members of the SCD community
💬 Patient-focused conversations and an opportunity to connect and share experiences
🧠 General conversation around wellbeing and topics that are important to the SCD community
🍽️ Lunch and refreshments
🎲 Fun activities
🎁 Small appreciation gifts for participants
💬 An opportunity to share ideas and suggest topics for future peer support groups

Come connect with others, share your experiences, and help us shape future peer support groups. We look forward to seeing you there!

Address

330-5109 Steeles Avenue W
Toronto, ON
M9L2Y8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14167454267

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