Raising Awareness at JLR's Black History Month Event

On Thursday 22nd October 2026, we were pleased to attend JLR's headquarters to raise awareness of sickle cell and thalassaemia as part of their Black History Month event.

More than 50 staff members engaged with us throughout the day, taking part in conversations and our awareness quiz. It was encouraging to see so many people keen to learn about sickle cell and thalassaemia, including how these conditions are inherited what causes pain for sickle cell patients.

We also had the opportunity to listen to a panel discussion featuring Lady Anne Welsh, an author, entrepreneur and sickle cell advocate who draws on her own experiences of living with the condition to raise awareness and support others.

Events like this allow us to share our knowledge with new audiences, answer questions and help improve understanding of sickle cell and thalassaemia, including the importance of testing.

Thank you to JLR for inviting the Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Support Project to take part in their Black History Month event. We appreciated the opportunity to speak with staff and raise awareness of these conditions.