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Supporting people living with sickle cell disorder in West African communities.

01/09/2026

Late Mrs Veronica Ajagbonna was a beloved friend, mentor and cherished member of the Fit to Achieve Sickle Cell Foundation family. We miss her so very much.

Mama V, as she was so endearingly called, was an incredible woman — with a beautiful smile, a warm heart and a fierce, unwavering passion for life.

She lived with sickle cell into her 70s. Along the way, she overcame trials, adversities and so many of the challenges that can come with this condition. And she never kept her wisdom to herself. She generously shared her life hacks, her experiences and the lessons she had learned, always wanting others living with sickle cell to know that they, too, could live well and live fully.

Her faith was her strength. Her determination was remarkable. And she was never shy about acknowledging the role both played in helping her navigate her journey.

Mama V challenged, defied and surpassed so many of the myths, limitations and projections that are often placed on people living with sickle cell. She didn’t simply live beyond the life expectancy often associated with the condition — she lived a life that became its own evidence of what is possible.

Her life was a testament to purpose.

She showed up for our breakfast mornings with our Warrior Mums, sharing her wisdom and mentoring the little ones and young people about the things she believed had helped her live into her 70s. She was present at our community outreach sessions, teaching, encouraging and inspiring others with the quiet authority of someone who had walked the journey herself.

Mama V was a precious gift to the world.

And for us at FTA, she was living proof of something we hold so deeply in our hearts: that sickle cell may be part of our story, but it does not have to define the boundaries of our lives.

We can rise above the odds.
We can live with purpose.
We can LIVE!

She was the very definition of what Fit to Achieve stands for:

Living above and beyond sickle cell.

We miss her more than words can say.

Our REAL MVP. ❤️

Rest in eternal peace, Mama V.
Your smile, your wisdom, your courage and your beautiful example will live on in all of us. ❤️

16/08/2026

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30/07/2026

We have always helped children living in under-served communities shine. Now we are giving that commitment a name.

For nearly a decade, FTA has supported children and families living with sickle cell through education, community outreach, health promotion and practical support.

The name is new but our mission isn’t.

Today, we are proud to reintroduce SHINE, our wellbeing framework that brings together everything we do under one clear vision.

💜 S – Screening & Self-Care
💧 H – Healthy Habits & Hydration
🏡 I – Interventions (At Home)
🍎 N – Nutrition & Nourishment
📚 E – Education & Empowerment

SHINE reflects our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to live well, dream big and achieve their full potential.

This is a clearer expression of the work we have always done and the future we’re building together.

Watch this space for our next SHINE event as we continue supporting children and families living with sickle cell.

Every donation, every volunteer, every partnership and every shared post helps us reach more children, strengthen more families and create brighter futures.

Together, we’ll help every child SHINE. 💜

20/06/2026

Memory and In Hope ♥️🤍

This World Sickle Cell Day feels different.

We have been quieter, grieving and taking time to heal after a season of profound loss.

Yet love endures, and so does our commitment.

Today, we honour every warrior, every caregiver, every family, and every loved one whose memory inspires us to keep advocating for awareness, understanding and compassionate care.

Though our voices may have been quieter, our hearts remain steadfast.

Quiet, but still committed to fighting for better outcomes.

In memory.
In hope.
And with love.

— Fit to Achieve Sickle Cell Foundation

❤️🩸

25/04/2026

🦟 World Malaria Day

Malaria hits differently when you are living with sickle cell — and very often, that risk is overlooked especially in rural communities.

At FTA, this has been a core part of our work:

• getting malaria prevention kits directly to our warriors and their families.

• having real conversations about what to look out for

• breaking down myths around sickle cell trait and malaria

• and now we are supporting work in Uganda to turn research into something people can actually use.

We are not just doing the work on raising awareness, we are focussed on malaria prevention for warriors.

Because malaria:

- can trigger a sickle cell crisis
- destroys red blood cells → worsens anaemia
- can reduce oxygen levels → increases sickling and pain crises
- can increase risk of severe complications (acute chest syndrome, stroke, mortality)

01/01/2026

FTA is wishing our warriors, our Trustees, volunteers, Patrons, donors, supporters, friends and followers a very Happy and healthy New Year!

P.S - We love ‘s latest track “Money”.

Thankful for all the angels who support us financially to look after our children and their families. We hope that 2026 brings us more prosperity so we can continue to serve ♥️

#2026

24/12/2025

FTA is wishing our warriors, our Trustees, volunteers, Patrons, donors, supporters, friends and followers a very Merry Christmas 🎄

09/12/2025

This is what service looks like… ♥️

To the extraordinary volunteers of Fit to Achieve Sickle Cell Foundation, thank you. ♥️

You are the heartbeat of hope, the hands behind the change, and the soul of every smile we help create.

You show up not because you have to, but because you care about our young warriors.

You give your time, your energy, your compassion, and in doing so, you give strength to warriors who fight a battle many will never fully see or understand.

You turn service into love.
You turn awareness into action.
You turn support into family.

The impact you leave isn’t measured in hours… it’s measured in lives. Especially for these kids who live with so much pain and suffering.

Because of YOU, these kids and their families get a chance at life and hope.

Because of YOU, FTA’s mission moves forward.

We celebrate you. We honor you. We are endlessly grateful for you.

And to everyone reading this, imagine belonging to something bigger than yourself.
Imagine the joy of giving back, the power of community, the beauty of being the reason someone has hope.

We don’t just welcome volunteers, we grow them. We cherish them. We become one team, one voice, one family.

Thank you again, volunteers!

The world needs more hearts like yours.

FTA is blessed to be surrounded by these beautiful people!

If you would like to join us, DM us or visit our website to complete a volunteer request form.
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