Free medical outreaches
We take doctors, nurses, tests and medicines into schools and communities, free for everyone who comes.
- Blood pressure, sugar and malaria tests
- HIV testing and eye tests
- Free medicines and reading glasses
In loving memory of Okeoghene Samuel Eterigho
Turning pain into purpose.
We bring free medical care, sickle cell education and hope to schools and communities across Nigeria, so no family has to face sickle cell alone.
Free medical outreach, Navy Town Secondary School, Lagos
2022Founded in April, in Oke's memory
0+People reached at our free outreaches
0Free health services at every outreach
0States reached: Lagos and Delta
Our story in 85 seconds
From one family's loss to free care for thousands
How Okeoghene's story became sixteen free outreaches across Lagos and Delta, with his mother's own words.
Testimonials
Voices from our outreach
In their own words, filmed at our October outreach: the people we served, and the doctors and health workers who served them.
What people said
“I have been seeking how to get glasses, because I don’t have the money. I cannot read, I can’t see far. Today, people are giving me joy that I never expected. You people have added joy in my life.”
BeneficiaryReceived free reading glasses
“Today I received free medical care, and I also got my eyes checked for free. I want to encourage them not to relent in the good work they are doing.”
BeneficiaryFree check-up and eye test
“Most of the cases we had were blood pressure. Those with high sugar levels were advised to go to the hospital. We had enough drugs to give people, and eyeglasses for those who needed them, mostly the elderly.”
Volunteer health workerOctober outreach team
“I’ve never felt this well treated in my lifetime. They are so friendly and so helpful, and the doctor prescribed drugs for me, all for free.”
Young beneficiarySeen by a doctor
“This is my first time attending, and these are my drugs. I really appreciate it. May God replenish them.”
BeneficiaryFirst-time visitor
“Look at my eyeglasses, what they gave to me. They are such beautiful people, they are wonderful. I thank God for them.”
BeneficiaryReceived free glasses
“The medication was free, so it was really nice. I pray they do this again in future to help the community.”
BeneficiaryFree medicines
“Apart from sickle cell, we found other life-threatening conditions, like a patient whose blood pressure was very, very high. Bringing this to the community is an opportunity to save lives.”
Volunteer doctorOctober outreach team
“They have professional doctors. The medical treatment was free, and the drugs are free too.”
BeneficiaryFree treatment
“I really had an amazing day coming to this place, and they gave me medicine. Thank you very much.”
BeneficiaryFree medicines
“I appreciate them. It’s a good thing for the poor, and it’s very, very good.”
BeneficiaryFree care
“I’m very, very happy for what the Okeoghene Foundation has done for us today.”
BeneficiariesCommunity outreach, with others who were helped
“We have free blood pressure, sugar, eye, hepatitis and HIV tests. Most people leave with a smile on their face, because they know they would usually have to pay for this.”
Volunteer health workerCommunity outreach team
“This is a very vibrant and a very good thing to do in a society like this. You are doing so great. The whole community appreciates you.”
Community memberCommunity outreach
“I thank God for this great family, Mr and Mrs Eterigho, for this NGO. Honestly, many families have been touched by this great work.”
Guest at the outreachCommunity outreach
More stories from our outreaches
Who we are
We believe no one should suffer in silence from sickle cell disease. So we take free care, education and hope to the people who need it most.
The Okeoghene Samuel Eterigho Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation was started in April 2022 by Mr and Mrs Sylvester and Erezi Joice Eterigho, in memory of their son Okeoghene, who passed away from complications of sickle cell disease in December 2019.
We raise awareness, educate communities and give medical and emotional support to people and families affected by sickle cell, while caring for the wider health of every school and community we visit.
A message from our founder
“From this deep loss came the resolve to transform grief into action and pain into purpose.”
On 18 December 2019 I lost my beloved Okeoghene to complications from sickle cell disease. In April 2022 we started this foundation so that others would not have to face the same struggles alone.
Through free medical outreaches, health education and advocacy, we are breaking the stigma and bringing care and hope to families across Nigeria. I invite you to join us.
Remembering OkeogheneThe son whose memory inspires everything we do
Mrs Erezi Joice EterighoFounder, Okeoghene Samuel Eterigho Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation
What we do
Three ways we change lives
Sickle cell awareness
We teach what sickle cell is, why genotype matters, and how to break the stigma, and we stand with warriors and their families.
- Genotype education
- Support for warriors and families
- Advocacy for their rights
School and community health
We help young people grow up healthy and informed, and we fight period poverty so girls can stay in school.
- Hygiene, nutrition and reproductive health talks
- Sanitary pads and hygiene kits
- Partnerships with schools
At every outreach
Everything is free
Anyone who walks in can be tested, treated and advised by medical professionals at no cost.
Blood pressure checks
Blood sugar tests
Malaria tests
HIV testing and counselling
Eye tests
Free reading glasses
Free medicines and kits
Counselling by doctors
Health education talks
Sickle cell awareness
Where we work
Where we've been
Every place on this map is a community that received free care. We'd love yours to be next.
- States
- 2
- Places
- 13
- Since
- 2022
Lagos State
- EpeCommunity outreach2026
- IlasamajaOke's Day outreach, Emmanuel Anglican Church2026
- AlakijaHigh Hope Academy and PATS school outreaches2025
- IsoloOur Saviour's Anglican Church outreach2025
- GbagadaRotary Club of Gbagada award2025
- AgbojuHygiene kits at two schools2025
- AjegunleHoly Trinity and St Michael's Anglican Church outreaches2025
- AlagbadoThe Giantsteps Trasjo School outreach2024
- ApapaFree sanitary pads at Delight, Marywood Girls College and Randle2024
- OjoNavy Town Secondary School outreach2024
- Amuwo OdofinOur officeHome
Delta State
- Irri, Isoko SouthOutreach in memory of Late Pa Matthew Utho2025
- Enyẹ-Urusẹ HallOutreach in memory of Mama Grace Akowarehọ Igogo2023
Know your genotype
Check before you say “I do”
Choose your genotype and your partner's. Each child inherits one gene from each of you.
A guide, not a diagnosis. Confirm your genotype with a lab test, or at one of our free outreaches.
Get involved
There's a place for you in this mission
Donate
Pay for free tests, medicines and reading glasses for the next community we visit.
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Volunteer
Doctors, nurses, pharmacists and helping hands are always welcome at our outreaches.
Join the team
Partner with us
Companies, clubs, churches and schools can sponsor or host an outreach.
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No one should fight sickle cell alone
Every outreach is free for the people we serve. Your gift makes the next one happen.
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