APSCA Harford, Cecil, and Eastern Shore

Advocacy is the heart of what we at APSCA Harford, Cecil, and Eastern Shore do. We were proud to participate in Juneteenth celebrations at multiple locations across Maryland, including a packed-to-capacity event in Cecil County. Our partners in the Staten Island NAACP Branch and Youth Council secured proclamations from NYS Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and NYS Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. These honors were presented on June 19, World Sickle Cell Day, at the Staten Island Museum.

In addition, we are honored that Maryland Governor Wes Moore officially proclaimed June 19 as Sickle Cell Awareness Day in the state in 2023 and remains ongoing. This proclamation helps to raise critical awareness about this inherited blood disorder, combat prejudices, and highlight the need for improved health care access, health equity, and patient support for those affected.

Together, we are making our voices heard! We are stronger when we stand together. There is so much more work to do together.

Join us in fighting for the Warriors and SC trait Warriors.

APSCA Harford, Cecil, and Eastern Shore
If you are sickle cell warrior or sickle cell trait please reach out to us and join our secure registry. We have resources that can help you as well as sourcing. We are working in the community to shine the light on sickle cell year round.

President Benn

Save the Date (Sept 19 Event)
Community call-to-action.

Mark your calendars, Warriors, Public, Leaders & Community! We are already counting down to September 19, 2026. We are planning a special event to celebrate and support our amazing Warrior community, and we want you there. Official announcements are coming soon—keep your eyes on our page!

Tag a fellow Warrior who needs to be there!
Tag a fellow partner or sponsor whose willing to support the event.

Investing in Our Future (VLT Micro-grant) Progress and planning.

Big moves are happening behind the scenes at .!
On June 29, 2026, our Board of Directors met to finalize the strategic implementation plan for our VLT Micro-grant. We are committed to using these resources to build stronger foundations for our Sickle Cell registry and community services. Stay tuned as we turn these plans into action!

Call to Action: Follow us for updates as we grow. APSCA Harford, Cecil, and Eastern Shore

APSCA Harford, Cecil, and Eastern Shore will Shine The Light On Sickle Cell this Friday at Elkton Juneteenth Community Celebration but there are many other places in Maryland the actual lights will appear.

Press release:
https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/eighth-annual-shine-light-sickle-110500794.html

See below:

Camden Yards, Baltimore, Illuminated in Red, courtesy of the Maryland Stadium Authority

Johns Hopkins Dome, Baltimore, Illuminated in Red, courtesy of Johns Hopkins Medicine

M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Illuminated in Red, courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens and the Maryland Stadium Authority

Shine the Light by Remembering a Local Hero, Red Cross Blood Drive, Christopher Gipson Sickle Cell Moya-Moya Foundation, Macedonia United Methodist Church, Odenton

Sickletini Happy Hour, Sickle Cell Disease Association of America HQ, Hanover

University of Maryland Medical Center Downtown Campus, Baltimore, Illuminated in Red, courtesy of the University of Maryland Medical System

Come out and join us at the Elkton Juneteenth Community Celebration !!! APSCA Harford, Cecil, and Eastern Shore Baltimore City/County will be there in full force with over 60 community orgs. It will be an amazing time!!!!

May has been super busy for APSCA Harford, Cecil, and Eastern Shore not only are we in Harford, Cecil, and Eastern Shore, we've extended our reach to Baltimore County and Baltimore city. We now serve 5 areas and 15 counties predominantly!! If you have Sickle Cell reach out to us and find out how to join our registry!!!