2020 SICKLE CELL ANNUAL EVENTS
To REGISTER or FOR MORE INFORMATION about these and other events contact
Joseph Robinson, Director, at jrobinson@scpascc.org or 717-234-3358
Note: Due to Covid-19, some of our events have been cancelled or postponed. We are currently working on updates as quickly as possible. A list of our 2020 Event info and flyers will be updated soon. Thanks for your patience, and your continued support!
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JOIN THE FIGHT FOR A CURE FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE!
South Central PA Sickle Cell Council
7th Annual Soiree
Friday Nov. 13, 2020, 5-9 pm
Radisson Hotel, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, Pa 17011
5:00 pm Pre-Event Reception with Hors d'oeuvres
Silent Auction
5:30 pm Carving Stations & Side Dishes & Cash Bar
6:30 pm Remarks
8:00 pm Silent Auction Winners Announced
8- 9:00 pm Networking & Closing
ENTERTAINMENT
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Annual Ongoing Activities
THE SICKLE CELL
YEARLY
FUNDRAISER
We need your help! Each year our goal is to reach $20K from community organizations and individuals donors!
Thank you for choosing to donate to our important cause in our Sickle Cell Ongoing Fundraiser to help our Clients who live with Sickle Cell Disease.
Please MAIL -or- HAND DELIVER your CHECK DONATION to our address:
For CREDIT CARD DONATIONS, please visit our donations page with PayPal.
South Central PA Sickle Cell Council
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 103
Harrisburg, PA 17110
SICKLE CELL
ADVOCACY
DAY
You can join the South Central PA Sickle Cell Council State on Advocacy Day in Harrisburg, PA, as we advocate for people affected by Sickle Cell Disease.
This year Sickle Cell PA State Advocacy Day is being held each year (check back next year for 2020 date) at the PA State Capitol in Harrisburg. We always convene a Press Conference in the morning to bring awareness to those who suffer with Sickle Cell Disease. [please call the office: (717) 234-3358 for up-to--date info.]
Thank you for standing strong with our Council and people who are living with Sickle Cell Disease!
RESULTS - 2019 Events
2019 SICKLE CELL 19th ANNUAL BOWLING PARTY
2019 RESULTS: Sickle Cell 20th Annual Bowling Party
Each year we are supported by new faces and people who support us annually. We were not disappointed this year. Plus, a number of our Family Clients enjoyed themselves at this fun event!
There were many adults, teenagers, and children in attendance visibly enjoying themselves with lots of smiles and laughs throughout the afternoon. ABC North Lanes, once again, did a great job in hosting our Annual Bowling Party.
This year, League Bowler, Mel Durden, CHALLENGED Joe Robinson, to see, "Who can beat the director?" in our annual, “Grudge Match!”
BOWLERS' HISTORY:
Mel Durden - (14) 300 Games – (5) 800 Games – Average 235 (Avg 200+ for the last 25 years) Is in the Greater Harrisburg District Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Plus, (1) 2018 Grudge Match Loss
Joseph Robinson, Jr., SCPASCC Ex. Dir. – Grudge Matches (4) Wins + (2) Losses
Make sure to take a look at the Bowling Party PHOTOS under the Gallery Tab above!
Our 8th Annual Grudge Match was WON by MEL DURDEN! And, the "Winning Bidder" this year was, Rick Myers. He bid on Mel to win by 86 pins and was closest to their final game score of 258 to 130. We proudly presented Rick with a $50 Giant Gift Card!
The Lawson Family, who hosts this event each year, called out many quality raffle prizes using everybody's ticket stub to draw from in the RAFFLE DRAWINGS. Many heartfelt thanks to Mr. Calvin Lawson, Dr. Herman Lawson, and family members for making this another great annual event on behalf of SCPASCC and our Clients.
REMEMBER: Each year, ABC North Lanes shows support of SCPASCC and our important Sickle Cell cause by hosting this annual event. Our many thanks to, Earl Burger, Manager!
2019
HIGHMARK WALK FOR
A HEALTHY COMMUNITY
2019 RESULTS: 13th Highmark Walk For A Healthy Community.
Thankfully, we had great weather on Walk Day! Hundreds of supporters were singing and dancing and celebrating the 41 nonprofits in attendance. Our Sickle Cell Council Booth was open and ready for people bringing in donations, plus, we had information available for those interested in learning more about Sickle Cell Disease and our nonprofit.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everybody who participated in this wonderful fundraiser, either as: Donation gatherers, or those who Walked this day. This is a well-known event sponsored entirely by, Highmark Blue Shield. What a wonderful way to give back, by them.
This year, we are pleased to have $5,758 in donations! The proceeds from this event helps our nonprofit help our Clients through programs and services for the 26 PA Counties that we represent!
Make sure to take a look at the Highmark Walk PHOTOS under the Gallery Tab above!
See you next year for another fabulous Highmark Walk !
2019 HBG
SENATORS ORGANIZATION DAY
2019 RESULTS: 6th Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game - Sickle Cell Council was Organization of the Day at FNB Park, on City Island, Harrisburg, PA.
This fun event helps us increase Public Awareness of Sickle Cell Disease!
Many people joined us to root for beating Sickle Cell Disease! And, for our Harrisburg Senators Baseball Team to beat their opponent, too!
2019 World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
RESULTS: 2019 World Sickle Cell Awareness Day - 10th Annual Celebration
We had a great showing of attendees who enjoyed delicious food, drinks, and socializing with one another. Plus, we were visited by PA Senator Disanto and PA Representative Patty Kim. Both were individually interviewed, along with Joseph Robinson, Jr., Executive Director of South Central PA Sickle Cell Council by ABC 27 News.
Harrisburg Chamber representatives were, also, in attendance to video portions of this important event for a video they are putting together about our nonprofit that will be released this September 2019 for Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
If you missed coming out this year, please stay tuned for next year's World Sickle Cell Awareness Day! We look forward to seeing you then! ~Staff
2019
SICKLE CELL ANNUAL GOLF
OUTING
2019 RESULTS - Sickle Cell 8th Annual GOLF OUTING
DATE: Friday, August 30th, 2019
LOCATION: Valley Green Golf Course
Our largest annual fundraiser was held at Valley Green Golf Course, in Etters, PA. Proceeds raised go toward supporting Sickle Cell Council’s Mission of helping Clients who live with Sickle Cell Disease lead a better quality of life. This was our largest and best Golf Outing in 8 years! We are pleased to announce that this year's gross proceeds were close to $30,000! More Golfers, Non-Golfers, Donors, Supporters, and MORE FUN! Everybody in attendance had a wonderful time at our exciting Golf Outing! This is the BEST Golf Outing in Central PA!!
CONGRATULATIONS to this years winning Golf Teams and Individuals:
1st Place Trophies: Mark deCoen, Jeff deCoen, Chris Pirritano, John Lapore
2nd Place Trophies: Dave Payton, Jr., Michael Payton, Dave Wittle, Mike Rufus
3rd Place Trophies: Dean Lehman, Ed Hall, Jim Hartline, Barry Reddish
Closest to the Pin: Linda Hoffer
Longest Drive: Mike Jones
Straightest Drive: Joseph Lista
Longest Putt: Mark Robinson
OUR THANKS TO ALL GOLFERS, SPONSORS, DONORS and VOLUNTEERS IN ATTENDANCE THIS YEAR!! Your wonderful support is a huge help to the success of our largest fundraiser of each year! We look forward to having you partner with us, again, next year!
Panera Bread, located near the Camp Hill Mall, donated their specialties: Bagels, Cream Cheese, Cookies, Coffee, and Tea for our attendees’ Breakfast in the morning. Many thanks to Alyssa Price, GM, and Leo Seidel, Manager, for being our Breakfast Sponsor for the 5th year in a row!
During our Awards/Dinner Ceremony: UPMC Pinnacle, our Lead Sponsor for the 8th year in a row, Theresa Sellers, RN, shared information about her company’s heartfelt Remarks this year about UPMC Pinnacle’s understanding of Sickle Cell Clients. His sincere words were appreciated by all in attendance. We thank Phil Guarneschelli, CEO, and his entire UPMC staff for their steadfast interest in supporting our important Sickle Cell cause.
Carrabba's Italian Grill from Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg was our Dinner Sponsor for the 5th year! We enjoyed a delicious meal prepared and served onsite by, this wonderful restaurant. Their professionalism and delicious food were a great combination!
I reached out to Pro Golfer, Ernie Els’ past Golf Coach, Kevin Bogrette and asked him to join us at our 2019 Sickle Cell 8th Annual Golf Outing, as he did last year, but, he was not available to this year! However, he was kind enough to donate (2) FREE Private 30 minute Lessons for our Golfers Only Raffle Prize Drawings! The two people who won those terrific prizes are very lucky! He holds his lessons at, Rich Valley Golf Course and does a pro job of improving a golfer's skills.
This year we were fortunate to have one of our Sickle Cell Client, Ms. Celina Lewis, speak about how she handles her experiences with Sickle Cell Disease. Celina is a true Sickle Cell Warrior facing many years of dealing with the difficult symptoms of Sickle Cell Disease. Together, with her mother (who was with her) and her family, Celina has defied odds and is a living reminder that people can live with Sickle Cell Disease. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers to continue using her intellect, strength, and ability to live a full life while dealing with the ups-and-downs of Sickle Cell Disease. This is an incredible family!
For the 8th year, we were fortunate to have Amanda Benko, Owner of, Full Circle Spa & Body Works. Each year she donates complimentary therapeutic massages to anyone interested. We enjoy being “relaxed” by her during our very busy Golf Outing Day! Thank YOU, Amanda!
Our (3) Raffle Prize Drawings went very well! Everyone enjoyed the awesome quality 120+ Raffle Prizes, and our (30) Golfers Only Raffle Prizes, plus, our 50/50 Raffle Prize that rose to $850 before the split!
RAFFLE PRIZES
120 Raffle Prizes included: 40” Flat Screen Television, Overnight Hotel Stays; Weekday Canoe Trip for 2 people, Car Washes, Complete Vehicle Detailings, many Gift Cards to Retail Stores and Restaurants, Harrisburg Senators Baseball Gift Basket, $500 off Auto First Pre-Owned Vehicle, and many more quality prizes!
GOLFER'S ONLY RAFFLE PRIZES
28 Free Green Fees from 11 Golf Courses: Valley Green, Deer Valley, Iron Valley, Range End, Armitage, Cool Creek, Dauphin Highlands, Deer Valley, Manada, The Bridges, Rich Valley, and One Free Private Golf Lesson at Bumblebee Hollow. Plus, (2) Private Lessons with Kevin Bogrette, Ernie Els’ Past Coach.
50/50 RAFFLE PRIZE DRAWING
This year, Dean Lehman, was our lucky 50/50 winner! He walked away with $425!! Congratulations!
SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsor: UPMC Pinnacle
Gold "Media" Sponsor: The Patriot-News (PA Media Group)
Bronze Sponsor: UPMC Health Plan
Dinner Sponsor: Carrabba's Italian Grill (Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg)
Breakfast Sponsor: Panera Bread (Camp Hill Mall)
Towel Sponsor: Capital BlueCross
Cart Sponsors: PHFA – PA Housing Finance Agency; In Honor of Sickle Cell Warriors – Dr. Gwendolyn Poles and Mrs. Merlie Poles, and Waterday Properties
(50) HOLE SIGN SPONSORS (some had 2 signs): UPMC Pinnacle, Dr. Carol Spigner, “In Memory of Dr. Donald W. Spigner, Founder,” Alan Hostetler Insurance Agents and Broker, Morrison Eye Associates, Loper & Loper Painting and Roofing, Phil's Body Shop, Dirty Dog Hauling, Hooper Memorial, Panera Bread, Pig Penn Hauling, Reizdan Moore, Esq, Shepherd’s Driving Consultant, State Farm - Tyronne Isaac, Wallace Funeral Director, Inc, PA Penn Live/Patriot-News, Harrisburg Chamber & CREDC, UPMC Health, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Dr. Donald Morabito, Robinson Management Services, LLC, Carlos Graupera - SACA – Spanish American Civic Association, George and Brigid Grode, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Visiting Angels, Highland Gardens, F&M Trust, Steelton & Colonial Park Family Dentistry, Homeland Center, Homeland In Home, West Shore Family Practice – Dr. Richard Harker, Hoffer Properties, MLK – Leadership Development Institute, Tomlinson Bomgardner, Wildeman & Obrock, CPA’s, Full Circle Spa & Bodyworks, Capital BlueCross, Glenn & Cynthia Williams (Glenn) Board Treasurer, Orthodox Christian Charities of Greater Harrisburg, Kane Home Loans, CKD – Center for Kidney Disease and Hypertension, LLC, Scaringi Law, Giant #6006 Kline Plaza,
(6) MONETARY DONATIONS: Alyce Spector - $100, F&M Trust - $80, Waterday Properties - $400, Mike Kuniski, CPA - $75, M&T Bank - $800, Dr. Meada McAllister - $200
(12) VOLUNTEERS: Freddie Player, Edna Robinson, Lennie Lewis, Mary Jane Davis, Shay Battle, Marie Mickens, Arlene Cooper, Shirley Williamson, Rosetta Archie, Gary Kneiss, Charlie Hearn, Clifton Edwards. MANY THANKS TO OUR VALUABLE VOLUNTEERS! Your expertise in helping us behind the scenes and onsite at our events is undeniably essential for our success! Blessings to each of you!
We hope to see everybody next year! Please tell your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues they better not miss our (next) exciting 2020 Sickle Cell 9th Annual Golf Outing! We always have lots of fun, great camaraderie, delicious food, and 150+ terrific raffle prizes!
2019 SOIREE
MEET &
GREET FOR
FRIENDS &
SUPPORTERS
2019 RESULTS - 6th Annual Soiree - Meet & Greet for Friends and Supporters
This year we were fortunate to have our Guest Speakers, Bobby Engram and his wife, Deanna! YES! THE Bobby Engram, arguably the best wide receiver in the history of the Penn State football program. And, currently the Receivers Coach with the Baltimore Ravens.
Bobby and Deanna Engram were with us this year in strong support of our ongoing Sickle Cell Council’s work on behalf of our Clients living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). They have a close understanding of the perils involved living with SCD. Their daughter, Bobbi, who was born with SCD, passed in August 2018 at just 20 years of age. Their beautiful daughter was a vibrant spirit during their family’s life together. Before Bobbi died from Sickle Cell complications, she told her parents that she wanted to help others. So, they started a nonprofit in her honor called, “The Bobbi Engram Foundation.” What a wonderful young woman with magnificent parents who are making her dream come true by building a non-profit to help other people. They touched many people’s hearts that evening at our Fundraiser.
We were well-supported by our well-known Front Line Sponsors: Capital BlueCross, PA Housing Finance Agency, and Highmark Blue Shield
Our Executive Director, Mr. Joseph Robinson, Jr., gave a warm, “Welcome and Goodnight” that evening. Our Board President, Dr. Gwendolyn Poles, who lives with Sickle Cell spoke about this disease.
Remarks by, Ms. Peyton Williams, SCC Client were beautifully shared concerning her various experiences living with Sickle Cell Disease. She is a beautiful, strong young woman with a mind in concert with living a full life with a positive spirit! She is incredible! We all appreciated hearing from her this year!
With over 100 attendees, our Host, Dr. Gwendolyn Poles, SCC President and Joseph Robinson, Jr., Ex. Dir. helped the evening move along well. And, SCC Board Members, Glenn Williams, SCC Treasurer, Dr. Herman Lawson, and Harlon Robinson, as well as, SCC Family Client Board Members Lisa Green Powell and Ronald Johnson joined us this year. All attendees arrived in support of our Council’s efforts to help improve the lives of Individuals and Families living with SCD! Our heartfelt “Thank You” goes to each and every one of them!
SCC Staff: Joseph Robinson, Jr., Ex. Dir., Debra Bizzard, Social Worker, Volunteers: Rosetta Archie, Lisa Green-Powell, Shay Battle, MJ Davis, Marie Mickens, Shirley Williamson, Edna Robinson, Lennie Lewis, were our wonderful Hosts, Guides, Judges and Runners, and Joseph Lista, our Event Photographer. MANY THANKS to our V.A.V.I. Team Members = Volunteers Are Very Important!
We are still counting the numbers, but, we know, financially, this was a terrific Fundraiser! We send out a huge "THANK YOU" to everyone who participated in our final annual event of 2019! We appreciate the strength of our supporters for our important Sickle Cell cause! We look forward to seeing you at our 2020 Events!
2019 SICKLE CELL COUNCIL EXTRA ORDINARY GIVE DAY!
2019 RESULTS: Our 2nd Sickle Cell Council's ExtraOrdinary Give Day went well. We raised $770 this year!
Many thanks to each and every person who chose to support our important Sickle Cell cause!
Our appreciation goes to Lancaster Community Foundation for building this event over the years.
We look forward to participating in 2020! November date TBA!