Upcoming Events


National Abstract Competition Submission Deadline

Researchers, community-based member organizations, physicians, nurses, social workers or anyone working on behalf of people living with sickle cell disease and their families are welcome to submit their work for the chance to present during our 49th Annual National Convention in October. Submission deadline is July 9, 2021 Click here for more details

Shine the Light on Sickle Cell

Take part in this national awareness campaign to celebrate World Sickle Cell Awareness Day! Join with friends, family, neighbors and others in your community as people around the nation and across the globe shine the light on sickle cell disease. Together, we must and will find a universal cure for sickle cell disease! Click here […]

Teen Ambassador Deadline

SCDAA is searching for the newest Teen Ambassador! SCDAA’s Teen Ambassador plays an important role in our organization by representing their generation. Make your voice heard and make an impact on the SCD community! Interested candidates must be between 13-17 years of age and have sickle cell disease. Apply or nominate a candidate before April […]

8th Annual Walk With The Stars

July 10, 2021: 9-11 AM Support SCDAA and walk, run or dance where you are virtually. Celebrate your steps with us on July 10. Prizes for top individuals and teams. Registration opening soon See attached form for details: Walk with the Stars Flyer_LO Sponsorships available, contact bfrancis-gibson@sicklecelldisease.org

Town Hall: Gene Therapy and Sickle Cell Disease

Cayenne Wellness Center, Sickle Cell Consortium Axis Advocacy and SCAASF invite you to attend a two day Town Hall Briefing: Gene Therapy and Sickle Cell Disease. Join Drs. Lakiea Bailey, and Carolyn Rowley, Akshay Sharma, and Mark Walters on Tuesday (2/23) and Wednesday (2/24) as we unpack the history and science of gene therapy, the […]

POWER ECHO Project Module 1

CBO Organization: The National Telehealth Policy Resource Center Presenter: Christine Calouro, Policy Associate Topic: Telehealth Resource Center

World Sickle Cell Day

Make a world of difference in a sickle cell warrior’s life and join SCDAA in our campaign to promote diverse blood donations on World Sickle Cell Day, June 19! Mark your calendar and schedule and appointment today by clicking here

Annual Advocacy Day

Annual Advocacy Day Part I When: Apr 20, 2021 04:00 PM – 5:30PM Eastern Time Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudu-rrjIvGNJLTeCcEpPeFfSEGXZfAzhp    Annual Advocacy Day Part II When: Apr 21, 2021 04:00 PM – 5:30PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkd-morjkiE91JTSxhtccabJt29ZYLMlll