Cannon Kene
Sickle cell Foundation

Cannon Kene Sickle Cell Foundation is a non-governmental and non-for-profit making organisation dedicated to support and represent people affected by sickle cell disorder to improve their overall quality of life

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About Us

Cannon Kene Sickle Cell Foundation was formed by Charity Amarachukwu (nee Aneke) after the death of her beloved cousin Cannon Kenechukwu Nwanyawu who died in June 2006 after a long battle with sickle cell disorder.Read More
The foundation is in loving memory of Cannon Kenechukwu Nwanyawu(1972-2006).

ABOUT SICKLE CELL

Achievements

20+

Office staff

10+

Grants & funds collected

200+

Relief Materials distributed

100+

In Registry

10+

Collaborations with societies

50+

Volunteers

Projects

Educational and awareness programmes like rallies, symposiums, essay competitions especially during September awareness campaigns
Research collaborations and dissemination
Relief materials and palliative distribution to warriors and their families
6 months Leg ulcer management scheme for 10 warriors sponsored by Sickle cell aid foundation (SCAF)
Yearly commemoration of June 19 sickle cell day with Advocacy programmes

Grants and sponsorships

1 million naira grant by sickle cell aid foundation for leg ulcer management
Covid 19 palliatives for warriors during covid outbreak from SCAF
Cash support from Childhood neuropsychiatric disorders initiatives (CNDI)for warriors essay competition.
Drug supplies from Neimeth and Juhel pharmaceuticals
House rent payment and other relief materials from Rosemmanuel Foundation.

Partners/Sponsors


What we Do

Awareness

We raise awareness to dispel the myths about sickle cell disorder and highlight valuable information about the disorder. We achieve this through educational, counselling and screening programmes.

Advocacy

We support the course of people living with or who are affected by sickle cell disorder.

Support

We provide aid and support for meaningful living and improvement of quality of life for people living with Sickle cell disorder.

Research

We support research aimed at finding means of alleviation of burden for those living with sickle cell disorder.

Our Initiatives

Activity Schedule at cannon kene sickle cell foundation showing events, news and special annoucements

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Meet our Team

Trustees

Charity Amarachukwu

Chidinma Anuebunwa

Chinwe Obiekwe

Ezema Charles

Rita Okoye

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