Cultural Fusion have come together as a team to help raise money for the Sickle Cell Society. Sickle Cell is predominantly found in Afro-Caribbean, Asian and Mediterranean cultures. It’s a debilitating condition which seriously impedes quality of life.

I didn't know much about Sickle Cell and when John James the CEO of the Society gave a presentation at the Quadrant last year, I learned more about this condition which has a huge impact on people’s lives for both the sufferers and families of sufferers. I want to do this run to help raise lots of money for the society who can help support patients, families and carers and bring some relief with coping with the illness. The SCS does not receive any government funding and need to rely on fundraising for their existence.

Sharon Salmon Commercial Analyst

I learnt about Sickle Cell as part of my degree and about the negative impact Sickle Cell Anaemia has on quality of life and life expectancy. I am running to help ensure that all sufferers get the opportunity to live a full and happy life.

 James Wood, Senior Management Accountant

Such a great cause,  a few of my very close friends either suffer from full Sickle Cell Anaemia or suffer from Sickle Cell trait. I don’t think people realise how much this disease can effect peoples day to day lives, and when they have a crisis, sufferers can be admitted to hospital for weeks. I feel that any cause/charity that is supporting the research of medicines and trying to raise awareness for this awful disease needs to be recognised. Also I feel that sufferers and families of those affected by Sickle Cell need to be recognised, respected and celebrated; they are absolute heroes.

Tamarra Taylor Project Leader (Change)

Wants to run to raise awareness and help raise much needed funds to help the Society.

Donna Williams ,Procurement Manager

Wants to run to raise the funds to help support the charity to increase its services for sufferers of the condition.

Errol Maginley, Design Engineer

Wants to run to raise awareness and help the charity, who rely on fundraising and donations for their cause. 

Scott Linton, Learning & Development Specialist, Human Resources

A keen runner wants to use his running to help raise the money needed by a charity which helps to bring relief to sufferers of Sickle Cell.

Doug Smith,Senior Finance Analyst

Thank you so much for donating to the Sickle Cell Society