by fhcadmin | Jun 28, 2024 | Charities, Sickle Cell, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO), Stories
What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease is one of a group of inherited blood disorders. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Red blood cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood... 
by Lecri | Jan 26, 2024 | Charities, Health, Sickle Cell, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO)
Federated Health Charities has been working with the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario since 2020 to improve the lives of people and families living with sickle cell disease. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) affects mostly people of African descent though other forms of... 
by fhcadmin | Jun 22, 2023 | 2023 Campaign, Charities, Donations, Our Impact, Our Mission, Sickle Cell, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO)
This year’s Federated Health Charities campaign runs from April 3, 2023, to June 30, 2023. During the campaign, we are highlighting how each of our 21 charities works to improve the health and well-being of people across our province. The 20th charity in our... 
by fhcadmin | Feb 22, 2023 | Charities, Educational, Health, Health Hints, Sickle Cell, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO)
Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the place of the Black community in the history of Canada, as well as to celebrate the achievements and ongoing contributions of Black Canadians to Canada’s history and culture. Learning the histories of people... 
by fhcadmin | May 11, 2021 | Educational, Health, Health Hints, Sickle Cell, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO), Stories
The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) is the 21st charity to join Federated Health. Despite approximately 4000 people in Ontario are living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), there is a lack of knowledge about what the disease is and what it is like to live...