Our Pioneer's
Honouring Those Shoulders We Stand On
Dr Neville Roy Clare
8th May 1946 - 20th July 2015
8th May 1946 - 20th July 2015
The SC.Cause Awareness & Advocacy Departments are posthumously dedicated with deep affection to the late: Dr. Neville Roy Clare MA. PhD
Honoured via our Annual OSCAR Awards dedications
Sickle Cell Warrior who founded The Organisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia Research 'OSCAR'.
Dr Neville Roy Clare was born, 8th May 1946 in Allman Town, Kingston, Jamaica. His early years saw an everlasting stream of doctors who could never find out what was wrong with him. At age 11, 1957 Neville came to England, North London, Wood Green, and suffered terribly with the cold weather and constant pain. He knew he had a very serious and dangerous condition but nobody seemed to know what exactly it was. When he was finally diagnosed and given a name for this dis-ease, there was no knowledge or information available.
Dr Neville Roy Clare, went on to research extensively (and internationally in an era of no internet) to find out exactly what this dis-ease was and how it could be treated which was to be his life's work.
He initiated and diligently pursued Sickle Cell Support and Research within the UK and Europe from the early 1970'. Whilst living with this debilitating dis-ease, Neville Clare advocated for the medical and social needs of his peers. He was a true stronghold and a vessel for the warrior's voice and experience.
In 1975 Neville set up the ‘Organisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia Research’ otherwise and internationally known as OSCAR.
This created the blueprint and path from which all UK and European Sickle Cell Support and Research organisations have been built from.
After decades of dedication he wrote his Autobiography, leaving his Legacy available for us all to read and learn from, to appreciate and honour.​​​​
Curtis Stewart
SC.CAUSE Chairman
The true definition of a gentlemen
Curtis Augustus Stewart
Born: 9th April 1958, South London, United Kingdom
Memorial Date: 25th April 2017
Curtis dedicated his adult life to corporate management and IT. In 2008, he transitioned into a Network Marketing Business Builder, and in 2013, he began volunteering within the community to support those affected by Sickle Cell anaemia and took on the tasks assigned to him with great care and empathy.
As a founding member of SC Cause, Curtis was an inspirational and iconic figure, holding key positions of responsibility until his untimely passing.
• Treasurer (2015–2016)
• Chairman (2016–2017)
Curtis was highly valued for his IT expertise and attention to detail. A beloved member of the Committee, he was widely respected within both the Sickle Cell Community and the broader community. His contributions and legacy continue to inspire.
Media Lawrence
aka 'Cherry'
21st May 1961 - 2nd March 2022
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Suzan Treasure
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Martha Muli
Nurse Martha
1958 ~ 2021
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‘My mum saw and dealt with the person, not just
the dis-ease’ (Dorcus Mukupa, 2023)
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Above was a powerful statement expressed at our World Sickle Cell Day event 2023
by Dorcus Mukupta, the daughter of Martha Chitalu Mukupa most popularly known as Nurse Martha or Mama Martha Muli by the North Middlesex, Sickle Cell inpatients and The George Marsh Centre users 2002 - 2013.
Nurse Martha was well known for her listening ear and genuine care…
Even after retiring she gave of herself extensively to the Sickle Cell Community and partnered with SC.CAUSE to deliver Awareness Programmes across several UK based higher education establishments and Pentecostal churches.
Nurse Martha’ exemplary example of Care and dedicated service epitomises the quality and character of an individual we look for in our committee members, volunteers, partners and supporters.
Dr George Marsh
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