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Past News & EventsAugust 2008The Exclusive Music Fashion Show
Elite Status Production Company hosts a night of fashion and entertainment to increase sickle cell awareness and raise support for the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation.
September 2008Cool Breeze
The Eta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. presents an inspiring night of poetry, music and live performances to increase sickle cell awareness and raise support for the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
The Eta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and the Rho Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta host a car wash to increase sickle cell awareness and to raise proceeds for the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation.
Sunday, September 30, 2008
In partnership with Carter BloodCare and the National Marrow Donor Program, the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation hosts a blood and bone marrow donor drive at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship.
October 2008SMU Law Campus Blood & Bone Marrow Donor Drive
In partnership with Carter BloodCare and the National Marrow Donor Program, the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation hosts a blood and bone marrow donor drive at the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Students for Sickle Cell Awareness ("SSCA"), a student organization founded to promote awareness of sickle cell and other genetic diseases, hosts its first organization meeting at the University of North Texas. SSCA is the first college-based branch of the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation.
November 2008Sachse High School Blood Drive
In partnership with Carter BloodCare, the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation hosts a blood drive at Sachse High School.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
In partnership with Carter BloodCare, the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation and the Students for Sickle Cell Awareness host a blood drive at the University of North Texas.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation and the Students for Sickle Cell Awareness host a sickle cell information table at Texas Women’s University.
December 2008Open Mic
Students for Sickle Cell Awareness, Poetic Justice and Habitat for Humanity co-host a night of poetry and live music performances by students to help increase sickle cell awareness and other causes at the University of North Texas.
Saturday, December 13 - Sunday, December 14, 2008
The Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation hosts a table to distribute information about sickle cell disease and trait to the general public and sign-up sickle cell families interested in having in-hospital visits at KwanzaaFest 2008. KwanzaaFest attracts thousands of local, regional and national participants to offer programming of cultural, educational and social significance.
January 2009UNT Campus Blood Drive
In partnership with Carter BloodCare, the Students for Sickle Cell Awareness hosts a blood drive at the University of North Texas benefitting the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation.
February 2009"Run DST" Fashion Show
The Eta Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at Texas Women’s University hosts a fashion show during Delta Week to increase sickle cell awareness.
March 2009SMU Law Campus Blood & Bone Marrow Donor Drive
In partnership with Carter BloodCare and the National Marrow Donor Program, the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation hosts its second blood and bone marrow donor drive at the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
April 2009OCBF Spring Fest and Health Fair
We are hosting a table at the OCBF Spring Fest and Health Fair. Each year OCBF hosts an annual health fair that is open to the community. Festivities will include: bounce houses, train rides, a petting zoo, arts & crafts, a 'high noon' Easter egg hunt, health tips and much more for the whole family. Come learn more about sickle cell and how you can be involved in touching lives and increasing sickle cell awareness.
Friday, April 10, 2009
In partnership with Carter BloodCare, the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation hosts a blood drive at Southwestern Christian College. For each person who donates, the Foundation earns point that can be used to provide free blood transfusions to persons with sickle cell disease.
September 2009Southwestern Christian College Blood Drive
In partnership with Carter BloodCare, the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation hosts a blood drive at Southwestern Christian College. For each person who donates, the Foundation earns point that can be used to provide free blood transfusions to persons with sickle cell disease.
Sundays, September 6, 13 & 20, 2009
Register for free tickets to attend Sickle Cell Family Day, a family-style picnic hosted by the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Kiest Park. The event will include free food, fun, games, music, prizes and activities for all ages! Register online now.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
In partnership with Carter BloodCare and the National Marrow Donor Program, the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation hosts a blood and bone marrow donor drive at the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Students for Sickle Cell Awareness ("SSCA"), a student organization founded to promote awareness of sickle cell and other genetic diseases, hosts its first general body meeting for the 2009-2010 school year at the University of North Texas. SSCA is the first college-based branch of the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Come join us for a free, family-style picnic in the park with food, fun, games, music, prizes and activities for all ages designed to connect families touched by sickle cell with each other! Festivities will include: face-painting, dance contests, board games, twister, arts & crafts, hula-hoop-a-thon, three-legged relay, water-balloon toss, spades, dominoes, free food, concessions, prize drawings, health tips and more! The event is FREE if you preregister online or by phone at 1-800-455-8949. The event is $5 at the park without pre-registration. Register online now.
January 2010Sickle Cell Family Day - Planning Meeting
We are gearing up for Sickle Cell Family Day 2010! Sickle Cell Family Day is a free, family-style picnic in the park with food, fun, games, music, prizes and activities for all ages designed to connect families touched by sickle cell with each other. Last year was a great success, and we are looking forward to touching even more families this year. If you are interested in helping to plan the event, please join us for our Planning Committee Meeting.
February 2010Students for Sickle Cell Awareness - "Kisses for Sickle Cell"
Join the Students for Sickle Cell Awareness (SSCA), the university student branch of the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation, for their annual fundraising and awareness event, Kisses for Sickle Cell. Enjoy games, crafts, music and plenty of hugs and kisses!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
We are gearing up for Sickle Cell Family Day 2010! Sickle Cell Family Day is a free, family-style picnic in the park with food, fun, games, music, prizes and activities for all ages designed to connect families touched by sickle cell with each other. Last year was a great success, and we are looking forward to touching even more families this year. If you are interested in helping to plan the event, please join us for our Planning Committee Meeting.
April 2010Sickle Cell Family Day - Planning Meeting
We are gearing up for Sickle Cell Family Day 2010! Sickle Cell Family Day is a free, family-style picnic in the park with food, fun, games, music, prizes and activities for all ages designed to connect families touched by sickle cell with each other. Last year was a great success, and we are looking forward to touching even more families this year. If you are interested in helping to plan the event, please join us for our Planning Committee Meeting.
July 2010Sickle Cell Family Day - Planning Meeting
We are gearing up for "Sickle Cell Family Day: Real Connection. Real Hope"! This is a family-style picnic in the park with health information, mentor opportunities, inspirational speakers, food, fun, games, music, prizes and activities for all ages designed to connect sickle cell families with each other and increase public awareness about sickle cell disease. Last year, we had nearly 200 attendees. With your help, we hope to reach more than 500 this year. If you are interested in helping to plan the event, please join us for our next Planning Team Meeting.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
In partnership with Carter BloodCare, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church hosts a blood drive benefitting the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation as part of its community health fair. For each person who donates, the Foundation earns point that can be used to provide free blood transfusions to persons with sickle cell disease.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
The DYNP hosts a special evening at Cityview on the Rooftop filled with live performances and information about sickle cell disease. Proceeds from the event benefit the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation. For more information about the DYNP, visit their website at www.dynp.org.
August 2010All-Day at Chili's
Just bring the flyer below to the Chili's located at 376 Highway 67, Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 and 10% of your purchased meal on August 16, 2010 will be donated to support the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation as we raise funds for our largest event, "Sickle Cell Family Day: Real Connection. Real Hope." Tell all of your family and friends!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
We will have our mandatory volunteer orientation for all those volunteering for "Sickle Cell Family Day: Real Connection. Real Hope." We look forward to seeing you there!
September 20102nd Annual Tarrant County Sickle Cell Symposium: "Breaking the Sickle Cell Cycle"
The Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation encourages members to attend Tarrant County's Sickle Cell Symposium targeting surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, radiation therapists and others caring for hematology/oncology patients. This event is hosted by JPS Health Network and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Tarrant County. Free lunch will be provided at noon. Click on the flyer below for more information.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Come join us for a free, family-style picnic in the park with food, fun, games, music, prizes and activities for all ages designed to connect families touched by sickle cell with each other. Festivities will include: live entertainment, face-painting, board games, spades, dominoes, bingo, arts & crafts, hula-hoop-a-thon, three-legged relay, egg-in-spoon race, free food, concessions, prize drawings, health tips and more! The event is FREE! Donations are kindly appreciated. Pre-register by September 15 either online or by phone at 1-800-455-8949 to be eligible for our large prize give-away! Register online now!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
In partnership with Carter BloodCare and the National Marrow Donor Program, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship hosts a blood and bone marrow donor drive benefitting the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation.
April 2011Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Health Fair
Come visit our table at the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Health Fair where we will provide information about sickle cell disease and trait, opportunities for connecting with other persons touched with sickle cell disease and ways that you can volunteer with our organization to make an impact on the sickle cell community.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Come visit our table at the Faith Family Academy Health Fair! We will provide information about sickle cell disease and trait, opportunities for connecting with other persons touched with sickle cell disease and ways that you can volunteer with our organization to make an impact on the sickle cell community.
May 2011"Putting Off the Old and Putting on the New" (Ephesians 4:22-24) - Honoring the Life of Linda Sikes-Alexander
IBU ("I Broke Up") Wear, a new apparel line derived from the life of Linda Sikes-Alexander, who passed away on January 23, 20011 from complications of sickle cell disease, will host a photo shoot introducing its inspirational apparel to the world. The photo shoot will honor the legacy of the "fashionista", also known as "Mama Linda", who encouraged others to look and be their best. The photo shoot will raise awareness of sickle cell disease, and IBU Wear is donating a percentage of their proceeds to the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation to accomplish this mission. For more information about IBU Wear, please contact Sharonda Sikes at mspinkk3@gmail.com.
Thursday May 26, 2011
Come visit our table at the TitleMax Community Health Fair! We will provide information about sickle cell disease and trait, opportunities for connecting with other persons touched with sickle cell disease and ways that you can volunteer with our organization to make an impact on the sickle cell community.
July 2011Greater Deliverance Apostolic Church Health Fair Extravaganza
Please join us at the Greater Deliverance Apostolic Church Health Fair Extravaganza designed to increase health awareness through education and prevention. The Health Fair will include basic health screenings, immunizations, blood pressure and glucose checks, food preparation tips with demonstrations and health-related information booths. We will host a table with information about sickle cell disease and trait, opportunities for connecting with other persons touched with sickle cell disease and ways that you can volunteer with our organization to make an impact on the sickle cell community.
August 2011The Ladies Roundtable Conference & Expo
We are the official charity of "The Ladies Roundtable", a two-day fun-filled conference & expo created to educate, empower and inspire today’s modern women. The event will feature expert discussions on relationship, career and life issues. The Ladies Roundtable is a fun-filled networking event that will encourage every woman to reach higher and strive harder to attain her goals and destiny. A portion of the proceeds for this event will benefit the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation. Register today at http://www.theladiesroundtable.com.
September 2011National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month! On September 21, 1983, President Ronald Reagan delivered Proclamation 5102, proclaiming the month of September as "National Sickle-Cell Anemia Awareness Month" and inviting "all Americans to join...in reaffirming our [Nation’s] commitment to reduce the burden of illness, disability, and premature death imposed by this disease." Make a difference now by giving a donation, joining our volunteer team, and helping to spread the word about our organization! Join us on Facebook and share our website with family and friends:
Friday, September 9, 2011
JPS Health Network and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Tarrant County are hosting their third annual sickle cell disease symposium. Click here for program schedule. Registration is free! Early registration is recommended. To register by email, contact scdsymposium@gmail.com or register by phone at 817.882.0990.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Special thanks to our sponsors and volunteers for making our inaugural 5K and third Sickle Cell Family Day a great success! Click here for pictures from this year.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
In partnership with Carter BloodCare and the National Marrow Donor Program, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship hosts a blood and bone marrow donor drive benefitting the Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation.
October 2011Willow Grove Baptist Church Health Fair
Visit our information table and learn more about sickle cell disease and ways you can become involved in making a difference through the Foundation.
November 2011"5K & Sickle Cell Family Day 2012" Planning Meeting
Join the movement! We will have our first planning meeting for "5K & Sickle Cell Family Day 2012" at the Camden Design District Apartment Lounge located on the second floor. Parking is available in the garage, but you will need to call to be buzzed in. Please email Cynthia Uduebor at contactus@theotisfoundation.org to RSVP for the meeting and feel free to invite friends!
December 2011A Special Christmas Celebration
The Otis Uduebor Sickle Cell Foundation wants to invite you to support "A Special Christmas Celebration," an annual Christmas party benefiting sickle cell children from Children's Medical Center in Dallas. The event is hosted by Parents with a Cause for Sickle Cell, and gifts will be given to sickle cell children. Volunteers are needed from 2 PM - 9:30 PM to assist with organizing and distributing toys, serving food, assisting the photographer and playing Christmas characters. Donations of unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages 13-18 are also needed. Please contact Johanna R. Mack-Wesson at 469-288-4247 (cell) or Pwacssc00@yahoo.com if you are interested in volunteering or donating to this event.
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