09/15/2026
The Sickle Cell Association of Savannah, Inc would like to thank everyone who made our 4th Annual Walk for Love and Blood Drive a huge success for 2026!
We thank God for the blessing of a beautiful day and the many individuals who came out to help us raise sickle cell awareness!
Alderman Detric Leggett, we thank you for 4 years of facilitating our Walk for Love! We appreciate your interaction, introductions, and yes… your energy in keeping our event hyped and happy!!
A special Thank You is extended to Pfizer, our title sponsor for 2026. We are grateful for Pfizer’s commitment to the sickle cell research, education, and support to families impacted by sickle cell anemia.
We were ecstatic to welcome Ms. Latifah Campbell and the Cayson Strong Organization as our partner for 2026! We are so honored to support the efforts of Ms. Campbell and Cayson for their steadfast and eager spirit to raise awareness for the sake of children who experience the challenges of sickle cell anemia on a daily basis.
To our Master DJ Guy Hodge who set the tone and to Master DJ R.L. Gipson who kept the groove going on the north side of the lake, we say Thank You!
Thank you Nichele Hoskins of BOAW Fitness for warming us and reminding us that are "Bodies Of A Warrior".
Thank you Joseph Holman, H.E.R. Entertainment for your interactive photos that will give us lasting memories of this day!
We appreciate our Vendors who provided essential resources for the community: DPH STD/HIV Prevention Team, MCG Sickle Cell Advocacy Group, Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, Maya Fritts/Legacy Littles, Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc, Top Teens of America, Inc Savannah Chapter, Texas RoadHouse, Safe Kids Savannah, DeLoach Lupus Foundation, Peach State Health, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc, SSU Department of Student Outreach and Development, and Heavy D Smoke. We also recognize Coca-Cola United for their sponsorship.
For The Blood Connection and each person who donated blood, we thank you for saving 57 lives, promoting hope, and spreading love on Saturday.
For every person who walked the lake, stood along the path of the lake, sat under a tent near the lake, laughed, played, reminisced and celebrated—we thank you for your presence and your support.
To every board member of SCAS,Inc, I say thank you for your diligence, your commitment and dedication to this work that continues long before and far beyond September. You all make it happen for our Warrior families!
Every action on Saturday was an act of love. We thank you for planting the seeds of love in our vineyard and giving SCAS the opportunity to recycle that love into programs and initiatives to serve, educate, and uplift the sickle cell community.
Thank you September! Thank you National Sickle Cell Awareness Month! Thank you to our community of supporters! We Love You!
Angela Sheppard, President
Sickle Cell Association of SAV, Inc
