The chapter was launched officially at McMaster University Hospital on November 7th, 2014 in the city of Hamilton. In attendance at the launch were Dr. Madeleine Verhovsek; McMaster Hemoglobinopathy Clinic team; SCAGO`s own Ms. Doreen Alexander and Ms.Dotty Nicholas
The chapter is supported by the chapter Planting committee and currently led by Coordinator Judi Davis.
To support patients and families in the Hamilton area, the Chapter holds quarterly learning for Life sessions; and monthly parents and patients support meetings. SCAGO H-W is very visible in its community, much appreciation to the support coordinator, Ms. Lynella Welcome.
In collaboration with Stewart Memorial church and the Ontario Black History Society; it held its first community awareness event at the Stewart Memorial Church on September 19th, 2015 and held the first parents and patients’ support meeting, facilitated by Linda Waterhouse and Jennifer Wolfenden at the McMaster Children’s hospital on February 29th, 2016
Coordinator: Lynella Welcome