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Mrs Erezi Joice Eterigho on stage receiving the Rotary Club of Gbagada award The founders with family and Rotary members after the award
Award

14 September 2025

Rotary Club of Gbagada honours our founders for humanitarian impact

Our founders, Mr and Mrs Sylvester and Erezi Joice Eterigho, received an Award of Recognition from the Rotary Club of Gbagada for the foundation's humanitarian work and advocacy across Nigeria.

The award recognises our work raising awareness of sickle cell disorder, supporting people and families affected by it, and holding free medical outreaches in Lagos State and beyond. It is a tribute to every volunteer, nurse, doctor, partner and donor who has stood with us, and to the memory of Okeoghene, whose loss became our purpose.

The award was covered by four national newspapers:

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Latest from the foundation

Outreach

August 2026

Free health checks, eye tests and medicines in Epe

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Schools

2024 to 2025

Hygiene kits and free pads for students across Lagos

Delight, Marywood, Agboju, PATS and High Hope Academy.

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Oke's Day

25 April 2026

Oke's Day 2026: free outreach at Emmanuel Anglican Church, Ilasamaja

We marked Okeoghene's birthday with free tests, medicines, reading glasses and a health talk.

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Outreach

Community outreach

"Most people left with a smile": free tests and glasses for the community

Hepatitis, HIV, sugar and blood pressure tests, reading glasses and medicines, all free.

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Video

October outreach

Watch: free tests, glasses and medicines for the whole community

A two-minute film of our October outreach, with testimonials from beneficiaries and doctors.

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Outreach

27 April 2025

Free medical outreach in Irri Community, in memory of Late Pa Matthew Utho

Free blood pressure, sugar, malaria, HIV and eye tests, medicines and reading glasses for Irri and neighbouring communities.

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Outreach

7 February 2024

Over 300 cared for at Navy Town Secondary School

Students, teachers and staff in Ojo, Lagos received free screenings, medicines and health talks.

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Awareness

27 April 2022

Our first Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign, on World Oke's Day

The month the foundation began, we held our first campaign in Okeoghene's honour.

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Health

Health guide

Warning signs of a sickle cell crisis, and when to go to hospital

Know the emergency signs every family should watch for.

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Health

Health guide

Six myths about sickle cell, and the facts

Is it contagious? Can herbs cure it? Clear answers to common questions.

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Health

Health guide

Everyday care that helps prevent a crisis

Water, warmth, rest and regular check-ups: simple habits that make a difference.

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