Led by British-based NHSBT (National Health Science Blood & Transplant), a recent study is showing promising results for individuals who rely on blood transfusions to stay alive. 

​The RESTORE Trial has successfully transferred lab-grown red blood cells into a human patient.  If this success continues, we could see a reduction in frequency and number of complications patients with Sickle Cell Disease face when receiving blood transfusions.  

Learn why obtaining blood donations from Black donors is so important to patients living with Sickle Cell.  This great article from the American Red Cross breaks down how race and ethnicity affect the blood.  

Sickel Cell Warrior Simone Day had a bone marrow transplant that changed her life. Usually you need a 100% match for the transplant to work. Yet with this new protocol you can use a "half-match" and recieve less chemotherepy to make it safer than ever before. 

The Hoxworth Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drive Tour is back! Many Sickle Cell Warriors rely on blood donations to keep them alive and healthy.  If you donate you'll get a free t-shirt and tons of goodies from Cincy restaurants like Frisch's, LaRosa's, Graeter's, Montgomery Inn and MORE!

T-Boz chats with Robin Roberts about her new book "A Sick Life".  In her memoires she opens up about living with Sickle Cell Anemia and how she has continued to live a life of purpose in spite of her illness.

Sickle Cell Warriors rely on blood donations to stay alive.  Considering giving blood?  Please check out this article on things you should know before you donate, including the health benefits of donating!

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute is seeking innovative ways to promote awareness of Sickle Cell Disease. They've created a challenge especially for college & grad students.  

If you're currently enrolled in college, graduate school, or working as a teacher/graduate assistant and want help improve the lives of Sickle Cell Warriors, please consider joining the NHLBI Hope for Sickle Cell Challenge for a chance to win up to $25,000!

Read this Sickle Cell Warrior's advice for those who have a friend with Sickle Cell Disease.  Includes her personal experience and tips anyone can use to be a better SCD Friend.

We are pleased to announce SCAF’s special partnership with Aruvant Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to bring hope to Sickle Cell Disease patients by developing life-changing and potentially curative therapies. As part of our partnership, Aruvant has agreed to be SCAF’s title sponsor this year for several key events and programs.

For more info please visit www.momentumtrials.com to learn about Aruvant’s SCD trial that is currently enrolling.

​Executive Director, Sonya L. Moore chats with Forest Park City Manager about Sickle Cell Disease and how the community can get involved in raising awareness.