Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation Corp Int'l.

This Organization was founded by Syd and Merlene Smith- Sotillo August1st 2007. On April 20th 2012, Upscale Production Inc.

Merlene Smith-Sotillo of Jamaica Queens was born and raised in the beautiful Island of Trinidad and Tobago West Indies. She is the proud daughter of great parents, Adina and Harold Isaacs, upon completing high school, Merlene attended, Genes Secretarial School graduating with a degree in Clerical Studies, she immediately obtained a job at the Trinidad Hilton Hotel for fifteen years where she was a

warded for dedication to her work. Merlene got married and birth Two children her daughter Cathyann, and son Syd who was born with Sickle Cell Disease traumatized her, there wasn't as much extensive medical knowledge about SICKLE Cell Disease in Trinidad & Tobago. Merlene saw drastic need for education and information on sickle cell disease. Merlene and her family migrated to the United states of America in 1989. Merlene obtained employment with McDonald's Cooperation where she acquired such skills in Management, Leadership,& Team Work, but Merlene's ultimate Challenge was to obtain knowledge about sickle cell disease. This motivated her to perform community service at emergency department at Queens Hospital Center, given the opportunity to advance, Merlene attended several night classes at York College. In addition, Merlene attended various seminars about Sickle Cell Disease, enriched her knowledge about the illness and its debilitating effects on individuals, families and communities. As a parent with Two children living with this disease, Merlene saw the need to educate the public about the risk of inheriting Sickle Cell Disease, specifically its cause. effects and impact on families and bring awareness about sickle cell disease in the community. In 2007, Merlene with the assistance of her son Syd established Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation Inc 501(c)3 non for profit organization SCAF CORP INTL became incorporated 2011. With the support of her husband, friends and church members, Merlene has developed a coordinated educational campaign through Health Fairs, Blood Drives, Lunch and Learn at Hospitals to reach out to the community to inform about the risk of inheriting sickle cell disease. She is a member of several local community organizations, including the Cancer Action Council, NAACP, and an active delegate for 1199 labor union. Because of her consistence determination in the community, the organization has been awarded several Proclamations from many congressional leaders in the community. Merlene travelled to other states and realized that the Sickle Cell Treatment Act is very instrumental with assisting individuals and families with Sickle Cell Disease, which is not implemented in New York. Merlene is out front encouraging several politician to support a Sickle Cell Treatment Act for New York. She currently resides in New York with her loving husband, Molino and their three surviving children. In Collaboration with the Sickle Cell Trust, Inc Cordially invites you to attend the crowning of Miss Panama US 2014. The Honoring of Merlene Smith-Sotillo President of Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation Corp Intl. On Sunday November 17th 2013, 6pm -12 Am at the Rose Gardens 4224 Church Ave, Brooklyn between 42 & 43 Street N Y 11203. Admission $50.00 in advance Cocktail 6.00pm -7.00pm Followed by Award ceremony, Pageant, Dinner & Dance Entertainment: Folkoric Performance. For Tickets Call 718-657-3173 or 917-373-8434. For more Information or to Place Your Congratulatory ads in the Journal Call 917-913-3483. On Sunday November 17th 2013, 6pm -12Am at the Rose Gardens 4224 Church Ave, Brooklyn between 42 & 43 Street N Y 11203.

09/20/2018

Dear Friends and Supporters
It is our distinct pleasure to invite you and your agency to attend the Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation Corp Int’l 11th Anniversary, dinner and theatrical live presentation entitled “Reunion In Bartersville” a hilarious comedy written by Celest Walker, Directed by Marjorie Moon, and Executive Producer Carl Clay.
We are reaching out to you requesting your direct support. We ask that you contribute to this effort by purchasing (2) Two Tickets to the benefit event which will be held on Saturday October 20, 2018 6:00PM-11:00PM at Black Spectrum Theatre 177-06 Basiley Blvd, New York 11434. Dinner will be served at 6:15PM and the play begins at 8:00PM.
Your support is deeply appreciated. I hope you will choose to support our efforts to make a difference by donating to the cause. For those of you who have supported us in the past, we thank you and look forward to your support. If you are donating for the first time we appreciate your help. All donations can be payable by mail to The Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation Corp Int’l 108-03 164th Place Jamaica N Y 11433, or through Pay Pal via our website www.scafcorpint.org if you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation we eagerly await your support. I would like to thank you in advance for your kind generosity. All contributions are Tax-Deductible.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at 718-657-3173/ 917-373-8434, 347-233-1069 or Email [email protected]. Proceeds will go toward our Action Fund helping us to support the need for greater Sickle Cell Disease and Trait awareness.
Merlene Smith- President/Ceo
Molino Sotillo Vice President Sotillo

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03/16/2016

Hello to all my wonderful friends and supporters, how are you doing, it has been a long winter so far for me, after my trip to Haiti in January my health has not been the same, I just want to say Thanks for the Love and support and look forward to getting back to work love always.

06/22/2015

SICKLE CELL AWARENESS FOUNDATION CORP INT'L 5K EVENT AT ROY WILKINS PARK. I would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all those who participate in our 5K Walk/ Run Event. on June 13. Many thanks for your time and support and inspiring attitude. Everyone presence had a generous impact on the success of the event. Our sincerest thanks to you!!!

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108-03 164th Place
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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

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