The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Atlantic Canada is a non-profit organization. The organization was formed in November 2014 to raise public awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and to support individuals living with SCD, along with their family members and friends.

Board Directors and Executive Members
President: Rugi Jalloh – NS
Vice President: Nicole Rosenow-Redhead – NS
Treasurer: Mervin Quinlan – NS
Secretary: Winnell Johnson – NS
Directors:

• Tobin Martins – NFLD and Labrador
• Stewart Sparls – NS
• Marilyn Barrett – PEI

Advisors:

• Funmi Joseph – NS
• Dr. Felicia Egan – NS
• Oscar Kabale Masimengo – NB

Partnerships
Sickle Cell Disease Association of Atlantic Canada partners with:

• United African Canadian Women’s African Association
• Health Association of African Canadians
• Canadian Blood Services
• IWK Health Centre
• Thalassemia Foundation of Canada

Sickle Cell Disease Association of Atlantic Canada is open to partnering with other organizations to achieve its’ goal of raising awareness of SCD and providing supports to individuals and families affected by SCD.

Volunteer
The Board of Directors and membership of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Atlantic Canada are all volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or become a member of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Atlantic Canada, please contact us by email at: president.atlcansicklecell@gmail.com