10/26/2026
This weekend, ABF held its third Annual Sickle Cell Awareness and Friend-raiser in Newport, RI! Alongside local artists, musicians and dancers, we celebrated the strength of our Sickle Cell Warriors, and raised critical funds to support future research for SCD.
Thank you to our many partners, local volunteers and notable guests — specifically, Congressman Gabe Amo Representative Gabriel Felix Kofi Amo (RI-1), a fellow SCD advocate, and Dr. Patrick McGann, who was honored for his international leadership in clinical care and research of SCD at the Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's
And finally, thank you to our amazing Newport hosts, Miki Ohlsen and John Carr, who made the event an incredible success! Thank you for cultivating a spirited room of Warriors and advocates to bring more awareness of SCD to the Newport area. 🩸❤️
Together, we will find a cure! Donate today: curesicklecell.com