Armstead-Barnhill Foundation for Sickle Cell Anemia

Armstead-Barnhill Foundation for Sickle Cell Anemia Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder for which there is no cure. ABF supporters believe a cure can

06/02/2026

Today, we hear from a brave Sickle Cell Warrior, Sam Waters. At 70 years old, Sam has lived with SCD his entire life. And like thousands of others living with the disease, he has struggled with uncertainty, painful crises and long hospital stays.

We’re proud to support Sam and other warriors with the latest SCD resources and research updates from the field. His voice brings hope and joy to our community.

Please join us in donating today! 🩸💪🏿🔥

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05/16/2026

📢📢 Sickle Cell Disease affects more than individuals — it impacts families, communities, and lives every single day. ❤️

Today, we share Linda’s story. Linda plays an instrumental role at the Armstead-Barnhill Foundation while also courageously living with Sickle Cell Disease herself. Her journey is one of strength, resilience, and hope.

Join us in the fight against Sickle Cell Disease. Every donation helps bring us closer to change, awareness, better care, life saving treatment.

Donate today at Curesicklecell.com

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05/07/2026

In today’s ABF video series, hear from our very own Vera Armstead MSW, LCSW!

As a clinical social worker, Vera understands that SCD impacts more than just the body. Chronic illness affects the mental and emotional health of all those living with SCD, their caregivers and their families.

When SCD patients and families are supported and empowered to share their unique experiences with the disease, we can increase access to mental health support and improve health outcomes for all of us who are impacted.

Donate today: curesicklecell.com

04/28/2026

This story is a reminder that a diagnosis does not define a person.

In our latest video, we hear from a powerful individual living with Sickle Cell Disease who shares her truth: she is more than her condition, more than the challenges, and more than what others may assume. Her voice reflects resilience, identity, and the fullness of a life that cannot be reduced to a diagnosis.

At the Armstead-Barnhill Foundation, we are committed to amplifying stories like hers—stories that bring awareness, inspire compassion, and remind us of the humanity behind every condition.

Join us in supporting the fight against Sickle Cell Disease. Every contribution helps move us closer to better treatments options.

Donate today: curesicklecell.com

04/16/2026

As part of our new campaign to introduce the different faces of ABF, we’re excited to highlight our longtime friend and board member, James Howard.

Jamie brings a unique - and necessary - perspective to our work from the medical research and pharmaceutical field. While we are seeing more promising results in treatment for Sickle Cell Disease than ever before, funding is still critical to supporting long-term advocacy, education and research efforts.

Please join us in amplifying diverse voices impacted most by Sickle Cell Disease. Donate today at curesicklecell.com to help us make a difference. 🩸💪🏿

🩸 Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MattersMillions of people around the world live with Sickle Cell Disease—a painful and l...
03/11/2026

🩸 Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Matters

Millions of people around the world live with Sickle Cell Disease—a painful and life-altering blood disorder that deserves greater awareness, research, and support.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are proud to spotlight the impactful work of the Armstead Barnhill Foundation, led by Co-Founder Yvette Andrea Armstead, Esq. Their mission is to bring hope, resources, and ultimately a cure to individuals and families affected by this disease.

Every voice, every share, and every act of support brings us one step closer to a cure.

🔗 Learn more and support the mission:
http://CureSickleCell.com
You can also make a donation through this link.

Together, we can raise awareness, inspire change, and help save lives. ❤️

Dr. Angella Dorothea Ferguson, who recently passed away at the age of 100, was a pioneering pediatrician whose groundbre...
02/20/2026

Dr. Angella Dorothea Ferguson, who recently passed away at the age of 100, was a pioneering pediatrician whose groundbreaking research in the 1950s significantly advanced the early diagnosis and treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Ferguson developed a blood test capable of diagnosing Sickle Cell Disease in infants and children, a critical step toward earlier intervention and improved patient outcomes.

She also championed the importance of proper hydration for individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease to promote better circulation of sickled cells, and she advocated for the use of oxygen during medical procedures to help reduce complications.

The Armstead-Barnhill Foundation extends sincere gratitude to Dr. Ferguson for her unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to the field of Sickle Cell research and care.




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 will be hosting a webinar series called Lovin' . It is for couples where one partner lives with chronic pain or illne...
01/23/2026

 will be hosting a webinar series called Lovin' . It is for couples where one partner lives with chronic pain or illness and the other serves as a support system, and who are seeking to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and reduce stress or resentment. This goes beyond sickle cell, so other disease groups can attend. 

 

All participating couples must complete the Participant Intake & Informed Consent Form prior to the start of the seminar:
https://forms.gle/QR3WUzdfVSzJURbc6

In this first photo we have pictured: Armstead Barnhill co founders enjoy an evening with ABF grant recipients Heidi Wil...
01/23/2026

In this first photo we have pictured: Armstead Barnhill co founders enjoy an evening with ABF grant recipients Heidi Williams and the Friends of Patients at the National Institutes of Health at their annual fund raiser. The non profit provides housing, food, and transportation to Sickle Cell and cancer patients who require long term hospital stays.

In this second photo pictured is: Andrea Armstead and Lee Barnhill who were greeted by world reknown NIH Sickle Cell specialists. While there they also received a shout out from Heidi Williams, Director of Friends of Patients for Armstead Barnhill’s support of NIH Sickle Cell Disease efforts.

The Armstead-Barnhill Foundation for Sickle Cell Anemia draws inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s  famous quot...
01/19/2026

The Armstead-Barnhill Foundation for Sickle Cell Anemia draws inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s  famous quote,
     “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” Join us in our mission to erase the inequities in care and treatment for our brave sickle cell warriors.

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