"Join the Jamaican Canadian Association for the annual 'Walk Good' Walkathon in Toronto. Promoting community wellness, this event features health screenings, cultural performances, and fundraising for scholarships and infrastructure improvements. Don't miss this opportunity to support a worthy cause and celebrate the vibrant Jamaican-Canadian community."
"Lillie Johnson, a centenarian and founder of the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario, is lauded for her advocacy for sickle cell disease. At 102, she was invested into the Order of Canada for her dedication to public health. Read about her remarkable journey from Jamaica to becoming a pioneering figure in Canadian healthcare."
TORONTO: A Jamaican-Canadian centenarian has been named among the 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada – one of the country’s highest honours – “for her long-time dedication to improving public health within the black community, notably.
"Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, co-founder of Sickle Cell Disease Association, awarded Meritorious Service Medal for her efforts in demystifying sickle cell anemia in Canada. Explore the challenges of approving new Sickle Cell treatments in Canada and their potential impact on patients' lives."