Joanne Chazima Sickle Cell Foundation

24/07/2026

Wellness begins with small, intentional steps—and you do not have to take them alone.

Join the Joanne Chazima Sickle Cell Foundation for a warm and practical Virtual Wellness Session focused on nurturing the mind, strengthening the body, and building healthier everyday habits.

Together, we will explore:

🥗 Nutrition
💧 Hydration
🏃🏾 Physical wellness
🧠 Psychosocial well-being

📅 25 July 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM–1:30 PM EAT
📍 Online

Come ready to learn, connect and take one positive step towards a healthier, more balanced life.

🔗 *Register here: https://meet.google.com/qnd-merx-gxw

You can also scan the QR code on the poster to secure your place.

Small steps today can create a stronger tomorrow.

19/06/2026

❤️ World Sickle Cell Day | June 19

Today, we stand in solidarity with every individual, family, and caregiver affected by sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell is more than a diagnosis—it is a journey of courage, resilience, and hope. By raising awareness, promoting early diagnosis, advocating for quality healthcare, and supporting those living with the condition, we can create a future where every warrior has the opportunity to thrive.

💪 Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.

Let's use our voices to educate, inspire, and break the stigma surrounding sickle cell disease. Every conversation, every act of kindness, and every shared story brings us one step closer to a better tomorrow.

Together, we can make a difference.

02/06/2026

15/05/2026

Living with Sickle Cell Disease goes far beyond physical pain.
The emotional weight — the fatigue, uncertainty, silent struggles, and feeling misunderstood — can deeply affect mental well-being.

That’s why mental health support is not optional in SCD care…
It is care.

Let’s continue creating spaces of understanding, compassion, healing, and hope for everyone living with SCD.

Together, we protect peace, nurture resilience, and uplift every journey

01/05/2026

Psychosocial Meeting — Kawangware

📅 Saturday, 2nd May 2026
🕙 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Maisha Yangu, Kawangware

You're warmly invited! 🙌 We'll be exploring the theme "Boundaries vs Faith — Warriors & Caregivers" — a real, honest conversation across all dimensions of wellbeing.

🍱 Snacks will be provided
🏛️ We'll also be discussing SHA and walking new members through onboarding
✨ Come as you are — it's going to be a good one!

See you there 💛

30/04/2026

Happy Weekend from all of us at the Joanne Chazima Sickle Cell Foundation.

To everyone living with sickle cell — the warriors who push through pain, fatigue, and uncertainty every single day — this weekend, we hope you get to rest, laugh, and simply be. Not just strong. Happy.

To the caregivers, the parents, the siblings, and the friends who show up without being asked — thank you. Your love is part of the treatment.

And to everyone else, use this weekend to check in on someone you love. A phone call, a visit, a kind word — it costs nothing but means everything.

You deserve joy, not just survival.

I hope you find time to be happy and not just strong.

Wishing you a peaceful, restful, and joy-filled weekend.

Phone: 07 42 693 461
Website: www.joannechazima.foundation

30/04/2026

Good things happen when you have the right information.

Imagine a child who is screened at birth, starts treatment early, and grows up knowing exactly how to take care of their body. Imagine a family that walks into a doctor's office with confidence, asking the right questions and getting the right answers. That is not a dream — that is what daily management of sickle cell disease makes possible.

When newborns are screened early, families gain a head start. When immunizations are kept up to date, the body is protected and strong. When medications like Hydroxyurea are understood and used correctly, pain crises become fewer, hospital visits become less frequent, and life opens up in ways it never did before.

This is what good care looks like. This is what awareness makes possible.

Every person living with sickle cell deserves to wake up each morning with a plan, a support system, and the confidence that comes from truly understanding their condition. That kind of clarity changes everything — for the patient, for the family, and for the community.

We are here to walk that journey with you.

Phone: 0742 693 461
Website: www.joannechazima.foundation

29/04/2026

Every year, 240,000 babies across Africa are born fighting a battle they didn't choose — Sickle Cell Disease. 6,000 of them are Kenyan.

Sickle cell is not just a statistic. It's a child who wakes up in pain. It's a family that spends more time in hospitals than at home. It's a life that deserves better — better awareness, better care, and better support.

Yet so many people still don't know they carry the trait. A simple test can change everything.

Know your status. Know your partner's status.

Together, we can reduce the number of children born into this struggle. Share this post, start a conversation, and be part of the change.

Swipe to learn more about sickle cell, how it affects our communities, and what YOU can do today.

Phone: 07 42 693 461
Website: www.joanechazima.foundation

25/12/2025

Wishing you a season filled with joy, hope, and new beginnings. Merry Christmas from the Joanne Chazima Sickle Cell Foundation!