APPRECIATION FOR SUPPORTING THE 1ST UHURU SICKLE CELL RUN ON SATURDAY 05TH. OCTOBER,2024 IN LIRA CITY

APPRECIATION FOR SUPPORTING THE 1ST UHURU SICKLE CELL RUN ON SATURDAY 05TH. OCTOBER,2024 IN LIRA CITY Warm greetings from Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative, On behalf of the management and Board of Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative. I am writing to express our heartfelt appreciation for the generous support that Centenary Bank extended towards the inaugural Uhuru Sickle Cell Run held on October 5th, 2024, in Lira City. Your commitment to enhancing healthcare in our communities is truly commendable. The event was honored by the presence of Hon Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health, who represented Mama Janet Kataaha Museveni as the Chief Guest. During her address, she applauded you contributions to supporting the health sector across the country. It is evident that your leadership and vision have made a positive impact on many lives. Thanks to your generous support, Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative was able to acquire an HB electrophoresis machine. This vital piece of equipment will greatly enhance sickle cell diagnosis capabilities in our region, ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating timely medical interventions. I am pleased to report that a total of 50 million shillings was raised during this event. With these funds, we successfully purchased two machines which have already been delivered to Lira Regional Referral Hospital and Alebtong Health Centre IV. These contributions are instrumental in bolstering healthcare services for individuals affected by sickle cell disease. As we look forward to continuing this important work, I would like to extend an invitation for your participation once again in the second edition of the Uhuru Sickle Cell Run scheduled for next year in October in Lira City. This upcoming event aims to further improve infrastructure for care and management of sickle cell disease at Lira Regional Referral Hospital. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and dedication to improving health outcomes in our community. We hope to see you at next year’s event as we continue this vital journey together. Warm regards, Daniel Roy Odur Executive Director Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative

2024-12-12