Sickle Cell Events and Advocacy

Sickle Cell Foundation (SCFG) 1st Annual Black Tie Fundraising Winter Gala

This event was hosted by Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. at the Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel in Atlanta, GA, presented as a gift to the Sickle Cell community. The night of entertainment featured Jershika Maple (John Legend 5th Runner Up on The Voice), plated dinner, an award presentation, and dancing. The popular WSB-TV Reporter Tom Jones hosted the event.
Backdrop and red carpet
Backdrop and red carpet staged for the event.
Forest
Preparing the venue for a full capacity crowd.
Northern Lights
SCFG staffers checking tickets for gala attendees.
Mountains
Beautiful gala attendees, part of a stunning crowd.
Cinque Terre
Gala crowd of young, and not as young.
Stylish guests
Stylish guests in attendance.
Bronaugh Bridges & Tom Jones
Bronaugh Bridges, SCFG Dir. of Business Development with gala host Tom Jones (l).
NBCI President, Anthony Evans w/Sickle Cell warrior Blaze Eppinger.
NBCI President, Anthony Evans w/Sickle Cell warrior Blaze Eppinger (l).
Jershika Maple
Singer Jershika Maple sang familiar songs that everyone could sing along to.
Guests at the gala
Guests who enjoyed the entertainment and food.
Contributors to SCFG
Individuals recognized for their contributions to the cause of Sickle Cell warriors.
Avery Martin, Bronaugh Bridges
Avery Martin (c), Regional Dir., Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc