My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation

Award Winning #sicklecell Platform created by warrior Jenica Leah. Current campaigns: Hurricane Melissa Sickle Cell Relief. Features: Forbes, BBC, ITV, Hello

[My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation @MyFriendJenIntl]

This years Progression of Sickle Cell Celebration will be unforgettable ✨

Saturday 29th June 2024
Hilton Birmingham Metropole NEC

Conference: 9am - 2pm
Gala: 6pm - Midnight

Gala tickets will gain you entrance to the morning conference.

Tickets: https://t.co/gFjtJDF8VD

[West London HCC Network @HCCWestLondon]

@MyFriendJenIntl,in partnership with Pfizer UK, has launched a 2-part series: Our Sickle Cell Story: It’s Time to Listen. It brings together people living with sickle cell and those key to their journey to share real experiences. 🎥 Watch part 1: https://t.co/IiIjuMsJuk

[akanji.studio @akanjistudio]

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica hard.
People living with sickle cell lost meds, homes, access to care, everything.

We’re raising funds with @MyFriendJenIntl to rebuild their lifeline.

💳 GoFundMe: https://t.co/9eHi2HGk1s

₿ Bitcoin / Crypto: 3ME8XWUX9XBTARKSYK@6RZZSUVKZMQB39S

[Jenica Leah (My Friend Jen) @jenica_leah]

Please continue to support and share our ongoing relief efforts 🙏🏾🙏🏾

https://t.co/iwcEhc7Q24

[Jenica Leah (My Friend Jen) @jenica_leah]

And it showed the world that we mean business when it comes to protecting and supporting people living with sickle cell in Jamaica.

To everyone who shared, connected, or helped — thank you. Your actions saved a life.

[Jenica Leah (My Friend Jen) @jenica_leah]

One of our key goals is to coordinate medical and transport assistance for people living with sickle cell disease during the aftermath of hurricane Melissa, to make sure no one is left behind or forgotten in times of crisis.

This week, we met that goal.

[Jenica Leah (My Friend Jen) @jenica_leah]

A life was saved — and it happened because people cared enough to act quickly.

This is a powerful reminder of why we launched this fundraiser and what we stand for.

[Jenica Leah (My Friend Jen) @jenica_leah]

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) eventually made direct contact with us. Working together, we were able to facilitate emergency air support to get the patient the help he needed.

By the this morning, we received confirmation that the patient had been treated and was ok.

[Jenica Leah (My Friend Jen) @jenica_leah]

Thanks to the power of community and everyone who shared our post, the message reached the right people.
(There were even people on the ground who were willing to help transport the patient to the nearest hospital by motor vehicle.)

[Jenica Leah (My Friend Jen) @jenica_leah]

He was in a sickle cell crisis, weak, in pain, and without access to water or medical care.

https://t.co/3WEKksJJe0

We immediately reached out to the journalist for more information and acted fast. Within hours, we shared a public call for urgent help across social media.

[My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation @MyFriendJenIntl]

Saving lives 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️

[Jenica Leah (My Friend Jen) @jenica_leah]

A Life Saved! And Proof That Our Work Matters.

Yesterday, Monday 4th November we came across a heartbreaking story published by the Jamaica Star about a teenage boy living with sickle cell disease who was stranded at a shelter in St. Elizabeth after Hurricane Melissa.

[akanji.studio @akanjistudio]

We have a verified contact on the ground in Jamaica, working with @jenica_leah @MyFriendJenIntl, to deliver relief directly to sickle cell patients like Joel, medication, food, housing, and emergency care.

[My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation @MyFriendJenIntl]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[akanji.studio @akanjistudio]

@jenica_leah @MyFriendJenIntl You can help right now.
💳 GoFundMe: https://t.co/9eHi2HGRR0

₿ Bitcoin / Crypto: 3ME8XWUX9XBTARKSYK@6RZZSUVKZMQB39S
Every donation reaches people living this reality. Joel’s story can’t end here.

[Black Things UK @Blackthingsuk]

In celebration of World Sickle Cell Day 2024, @MyFriendJenIntl is rolling out the red carpet for another spectacular gala event!

The Progression of Sickle Cell Gala celebrates individuals living with sickle cell and raises awareness about the condition.

[My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation @MyFriendJenIntl]

New Sickle Cell Treatment Gets Thumbs Up in the UK https://t.co/dkw3FTjgsW via @myfriendjenintl

[My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation @MyFriendJenIntl]

@sicklecellnig You said it best. Priority rest and healthy lifestyle 💜

[My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation @MyFriendJenIntl]

@LmarieAsad @SCDAIllinois This is so true. It has many complications.

[My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation @MyFriendJenIntl]

@LmarieAsad @BCBSIL @RedCrossIL @yawofosu @RedCross @HCSC @SCDAIllinois This is such a huge contribution for the warriors. Thank you. You are all amazing 💜

[My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation @MyFriendJenIntl]

@HealthGov This is so true. This will help you manage your condition easily.

[My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation @MyFriendJenIntl]

@RedCrossTN Marcus is such a strong warrior!