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.  

SCDAA launches Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program to help young adults with sickle cell w who are transitioning from pediatric to adult care.  Learn more about eligibility requirements to get involved in this program.
Source: SCDAA

Lisa Meathchem and daughter, Samone Meatchem chat with Liz Bonis, Health Reporter and Dr. Charles Quinn of Cincinnati Childrens about the impact that the opioid crisis is having on the treatment sickle cell patients receive during a pain crisis.