EVENTS

WeLoveU International Blood Drive 2021
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Sep 2024 sickle cell educational symposium

Transformative Curative Gene Therapy Transplant for Sickle Cell Anemia

Educational Symposium
Route 9 Library and Innovation Center Conference Room
3022 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE 19720

GUEST SPEAKER
Tesha Samuels
Co-founder of Journey to ExSCellence, Inc. & 4th recipient of an Autologous Gene Therapy Transplant at NIH

Tesha Samuels, a Sickle Cell Warrior, became a recipient of an autologous gene therapy transplant at the National Institute of Health in 2019. Learn about her own lived experience with the life-changing therapy re-ignited by a profound passion to advocate and provide hope for those suffering from sickle cell and other rare diseases

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Sickle Cell Day 2024:
Transformative Sickle Cell Care

TOVA Talk Series:
Transformative Sickle Cell Care

GUEST SPEAKER
Dr. Edward Donnell Ivy, MD, MPH
Vice Chief Medical Officer
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA)

Dr. Ivy uses his personal and professional experiences to improve care for individuals with health conditions, including sickle cell disease, by working collaboratively to strengthen the public health infrastructure. Currently, Dr. Ivy is the Health Education Coordinator with the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC). He also serves as the Vice Chief Medical Officer for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA). Before joining the ABC and SCDAA, Dr. Ivy worked with the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as the Program Director of the Hemoglobinopathies Program, which included the Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program (SCDTDP), the Sickle Cell Disease Newborn Screening Program (SCDNBSP) and the Thalassemia Program. Dr. Ivy worked at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health where he was part of the team that developed the NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Recommendations of 2014. Dr. Ivy completed his medical school training at East Carolina University School of Medicine. After starting a residency in Pediatrics, Dr. Ivy realized his interest in public health and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health where he received his Masters in Public Health with honors.

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WeLoveU Foundation Celebrates Women's History Month with panelist, Dr. Nina Anderson

WeLoveU Foundation Celebrates Women’s History Month with panelist, Dr. Nina Anderson

PANELIST Round Two: The World Will Change When People Change

CNN anchor and moderator Sara Sidner continued as moderator, guiding the audience through a discussion with Dr. Nina AndersonDr. Jigisha TamakuwalaInna Swinton, and Renée Pardo. This panel delved into the influence of maternal figures on empathy, compassion, and peace, highlighting the challenges mothers face in nurturing these values in today’s society.

WeLuvU published the video on YouTube.

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12th Annual James L. Faucett III 3K Sickle Cell Awareness Run/Walk

12th Annual James L. Faucett III
3K Sickle Cell Awareness Run/Walk

Saturday, September 9, 2023
Registration starts at 9am
Race starts at 10am

P.S. Middle School Track And Field.
701 W 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802

3k (2 miles = 8 laps)

  • 5 Minute Warm Up
  • Walk/Run at your own pace at a local park for 20 minutes
  • 5 Minute Cool Down

Participants will receive free T-shirt for a $20 DONATION

Come Join Us
Food, Music, Activities, and Vendors will be provided

Registration is

  • $20 Adults (18 and Up)
  • $10 Children
  • Free for children under 10 years old

All proceeds support TOVA Community Health, which provides comprehensive holistic and compassionate care and outreach to individuals with complex medical conditions like sickle cell anemia/trait. Donations are tax deductible.

We invite everyone — runners and walkers, old and young — to participate and support the TOVA community! Register today, donate on behalf of a sickle cell warrior and spread the word to your friends and family!

Stay Tuned on Social Media @tovacommuityhealth!

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World SCD Day – TOVA Talk Series

Monday, June 19, 2023 at 7 pm EST

Join our TOVA Talk Series on Sickle Cell Day 2023

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10th Annual James Faucett III Virtual or In-Person 3K Sickle Cell Run/Walk

11th Annual James Faucett III
Virtual or In-Person 3K Sickle Cell Run/Walk

Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 10:00am
P.S. Middle School Track.
701 W. 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802

We are in this fight together for Sickle Cell, but we can’t be together now. Stay connected to the TOVA by supporting the James Faucett III Sickle Cell Virtual or In-Person 3K Run/Walk.

We also invite you to still participate virtually where you are by running or walking for 20 minutes during the weekend of September 10-11, 2022. Stay Tuned on Social Media @tovacommuityhealth!

All proceeds support TOVA Community Health, which provides comprehensive holistic and compassionate care and outreach to individuals with complex medical conditions like sickle cell anemia/trait. Donations are tax deductible.

We invite everyone — runners and walkers, old and young — to participate and support the TOVA community! Register today, donate on behalf of a sickle cell warrior and spread the word to your friends and family!

Volunteers are needed for registration, race management and set-up to clean up.

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World Sickle Cell Day – TOVA Talk Series

Chew N’ Chat Virtual Form

June 17, 2022 at 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST

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Sickle Cell Walk 2021 Flyer

10th James Faucett Virtual/Pop-Up Sickle Cell Walk

Sep 25, 2021  at 10am-12pm.
P.S. Middle School Track.

We are in this fight together for Sickle Cell, but we can’t be together now.  Stay connected to the TOVA by supporting the James Faucett III Sickle Cell Virtual/Pop-Up 5K Run/Walk.

We invite you to still participate where you are by running or walking for 20 minutes during the weekend of September 25-26, 2021. Stay Tuned for the Pop-Up location on Social Media @tovacommuityhealth!

Donate Via Paypal

WeLoveU International Blood Drive 2021

Blood Donors for Sickle Cell Awareness with
Dr. Nina & special guests

Sep 22, 2021.

The International WeLoveU Foundation hosted a webinar recognizing Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The webinar featured: Dr. Nina Anderson of TOVA Community Health, Dr. Baia Lasky from the American Red Cross, and Dr. Monique Bowman of Harmony Health and Wellness Center. Viewers learned about sickle cell disease, the importance of blood donation, and naturopathic treatment.

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XICKLE flyer for world sickle cell day with TOVA

World Sickle Cell Day

Medicinal Plant-Based Sickle Cell Supplement in partnership with Xickle

June 19th, 2021.

You are invited to a Zoom Forum meeting Invite.

Register in advance for this meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Delaware State University – SCD REDefined with Dr. Nina

June 1st, 2021.

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28 Days & Beyond Season 7 Episode 3

February 10, 2020.

Dr. Nina Anderson on 28 Days & Beyond

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5K Walk Registration Form

2020 8th James Faucett III Virtual Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Run/Walk

September 26-27, 2020.

We are in this fight together for Sickle Cell, but we can’t be together now. Stay connected to the TOVA by supporting the James Faucett III Sickle Cell Virtual 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds support TOVA Community Health, which provides comprehensive holistic and compassionate care and outreach to individuals with complex medical conditions like sickle cell anemia/trait.

Donate Via Paypal

Gene Therapy Clinical Trial Virtual Forum Flyer

Surviving & Thriving after Gene Therapy Virtual Forum

September 18th, 2020 at 7pm ET

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Virtual World Sickle Cell Day Forum

June 19, 2020.

World Sickle Cell Day Forum was attended by a Virtual Community of over 700 attendees from as far as Ghana, Angola & Russia

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Alumnae Dr. Nina Anderson shares her story about Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware Horn Program in Entrepreneurship

February 25, 2020.

Alumnae Dr. Nina Anderson understands the importance of sharing her story about Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware Horn Program in Entrepreneurship

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Show 28 Days and Beyond E27 S6

February 27, 2020.

Dr. Nina Anderson discusses her work in holistic healing, discoveries in sickle cell
anemia treatments, and the benefits in music therapy. Tune in to hear her beautiful
violin performance.

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Up Close and Personal with Dr. Nina and radio host Rhonda Supreme: Sickle Cell and Holistic Health

February 3, 2020. Radio Interview with Rhonda Supreme

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Generation S Dinner Sponsored by NOVARTIS Pharmaceuticals

October 3rd, 2019. Symposium with speaker Dr. Axelrod at the Columbus Inn

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Worldwide Blood Drive

 August 25, 2019 at the Bear YMCA

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Save the World Global Forum 2019

May 23, 2019

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Dr. Anderson on We Talk Weekly Radio

April 23, 2019

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Purpose PR Agency Radio S2 E23 sits down with Dr. Nina Anderson of Tova Health Community

April 20, 2019

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Understanding Your Pain

December 4, 2018

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7th Annual James Faucett III. Sickle Cell Awareness 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run

September 29, 2018

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Managing Chronic Disease in the Black Community Symposium

October 30, 2017

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6th Annual James Faucett III. Sickle Cell Awareness 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run

September 30, 2017

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Small Business Association Awards

Dr. Anderson named Delaware Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year at DuPont Country Club

May 3, 2017

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87ers Game

Dr. Anderson plays the National Anthem.

March 25th, 2017

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TOVA Awards 2016

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Annual James Faucett III Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Walk/Run and 1 Mile Walk

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Tova Fundraiser

TOVA Open Jam Fundraiser and Holiday Bowling Party

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Sickle Cell Awareness 5k Pictures 2015

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Tova thanks our sponsors

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TOVA Presents James Faucett III Sickle Cell Awards

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5k SCD Run- 2015

Annual James Faucett III Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Walk/Run and 1 Mile Walk

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Tova Community Health YouTube

University of Delaware Biotechnology Center invites Dr. Anderson to speak her Sickle Cell Anemia published research.

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Tova Community Health donates over $1000.00 to Delaware sickle cell families to help out with their Winter Gas and Electric Bills

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Tova Disability Advocacy Network:  Mindfulness for Health & Wellness

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Third Annual Sickle Cell 5K Walk or Run

Tova Thanks our Sponsors: Barclays, Port of Wilmington, City of Wilmington, Pfizer, M&T Bank & Bank of America

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Tova thanks the Black Professional Group at Bank of America

for hosting the Sickle Cell Awareness Forum on August 22, 2014

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Sickle Cell Research gets recognized

By the Governor & Legislatures June 24th

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Breaking the Silence: Raising Mental Health Awareness

State of Delaware Proclamation was presented to Dr. Anderson by State Representative Charles Potter for organizing the symposium, Breaking the Silence: Raising Mental Health Awareness held at the Wilmington Library on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

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Tova Awards 2016

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