More Than Our Sickle Cell
A global conversation about more than just our sickle cell! Join us to learn more about whole-person health, with Warrior Moms and Community Leaders, Biba Tinga and Rae Blaylark!
Warrior Wellness Workshops
Join Our Sickle Smart Warrior Wellness Workshops!
Wellness workshops offer a safe space to explore strategies for stress management, emotional wellness, and positive coping. Engage with experts and peers to learn practical tools and insights that empower you to navigate life with sickle cell more confidently and positively.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with a supportive community. Sign up today and take a proactive step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life!
SCD Community Support and Empowerment Circle (Nov)
Join our monthly Community-Wide Sickle Cell Empowerment Circle, with Dr. Rashida Davis (@healtohear IG, FB, X)
Support & Empowerment groups provide a safe space to:
Meet others in the sickle cell community
Discuss the challenges related to living with sickle cell disease
Share your encouraging victories and life lessons with others
Gain valuable insight and resources that can help improve your quality of life
The #EmpowermentCircle is a dedicated #safespace where individuals impacted by #sicklecell can come together to share and learn from others in the sickle cell community.
Sharing your voice and experiences can empower you and others, and contribute to a sense of #community and #resilience.
Whether you are directly impacted by sickle cell or are a supportive family member or friend, your experiences are important.
#JoinTheCircle and find inspiration in telling your story and embracing the stories of others.
Warrior Wellness Workshops
Join Our Sickle Smart Warrior Wellness Workshops!
Wellness workshops offer a safe space to explore strategies for stress management, emotional wellness, and positive coping. Engage with experts and peers to learn practical tools and insights that empower you to navigate life with sickle cell more confidently and positively.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with a supportive community. Sign up today and take a proactive step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life!
Sickle Cell Data Collection (SCDC) Summit
CDC's Sickle Cell Data Collection (SCDC) program funds 16 states to gather important health information about people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) to assess long-term trends in diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare access in the United States. SCDC helps inform policy decisions and resource allocation within states to improve and extend the lives of people with SCD.
The SCDC programs will showcase their work and highlight how their data are being translated into action.
This online event will not be recorded. Presentation slides may be requested from individual presenters. Direct any registration questions to McKinley Walsh or Mary Hulihan.
SCD Community Support and Empowerment Circle (Oct)
Join our monthly Community-Wide Sickle Cell Empowerment Circle, with Dr. Rashida Davis (@healtohear IG, FB, X)
Support & Empowerment groups provide a safe space to:
Meet others in the sickle cell community
Discuss the challenges related to living with sickle cell disease
Share your encouraging victories and life lessons with others
Gain valuable insight and resources that can help improve your quality of life
The #EmpowermentCircle is a dedicated #safespace where individuals impacted by #sicklecell can come together to share and learn from others in the sickle cell community.
Sharing your voice and experiences can empower you and others, and contribute to a sense of #community and #resilience.
Whether you are directly impacted by sickle cell or are a supportive family member or friend, your experiences are important.
#JoinTheCircle and find inspiration in telling your story and embracing the stories of others.
52nd Annual National Convention
Save the Date: The 52nd Annual National Convention will be held from October 23 to 26 in Atlanta, Georgia!
SCDAA’s Annual National Convention fosters the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information through innovative training seminars and educational workshops, interactive panel discussions, advocacy lectures and special events.
Warrior Wellness Workshops
Join Our Sickle Smart Warrior Wellness Workshops!
Wellness workshops offer a safe space to explore strategies for stress management, emotional wellness, and positive coping. Engage with experts and peers to learn practical tools and insights that empower you to navigate life with sickle cell more confidently and positively.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with a supportive community. Sign up today and take a proactive step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life!
Empowered Caregivers Forum
Join a forum created to support, educate & share resources with caregivers of a child/adult with sickle cell /thalassemia.
Join warrior moms, Carla Lewis, CEO of Kids Conquering Sickle Cell Disease Foundation, and Rae Blaylark, CEO of Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota for the Empowered Caregivers Forum.
Join us to receive support, education and sharable resources with other parents/caregivers of a child/children or young adult with sickle cell disease/ trait or thalassemia. This forum will provide a safe place for parents to share & ask questions bridging the gap to important conversations.
2024 Holiday Helpers Season Kick-off
The holidays are here and we need your help! Support SickleCellMN by donating to our #HolidayHelpers Program!
Our Holiday Helpers program began in 2020 and is part of our Patient Family Assistance Program. Our annual goal is to support at least 25 FAMILIES with food, holiday gifts, and/or other concrete needs, between now and Dec. 31st.
In addition to gift cards and toys, we are raising funds to help us assist families with various concrete needs during the difficult holiday season.
More Than Our Sickle Cell
A global conversation about more than just our sickle cell! Join us to learn more about whole-person health, with Warrior Moms and Community Leaders, Biba Tinga and Rae Blaylark!
Sickle Cell-ebration of Hope Champions Dinner & Gala
2024 Sickle Cell-ebration of Hope - Join us for a celebration of #life, #laughter, and #hope!
Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease.
Read the 2020 President’s Proclamation here.
SCD Community Support and Empowerment Circle
Join our monthly Community-Wide Sickle Cell Empowerment Circle, with Dr. Rashida Davis (@healtohear IG, FB, X)
Support & Empowerment groups provide a safe space to:
Meet others in the sickle cell community
Discuss the challenges related to living with sickle cell disease
Share your encouraging victories and life lessons with others
Gain valuable insight and resources that can help improve your quality of life
The #EmpowermentCircle is a dedicated #safespace where individuals impacted by #sicklecell can come together to share and learn from others in the sickle cell community.
Sharing your voice and experiences can empower you and others, and contribute to a sense of #community and #resilience.
Whether you are directly impacted by sickle cell or are a supportive family member or friend, your experiences are important.
#JoinTheCircle and find inspiration in telling your story and embracing the stories of others.
SCD Community Support and Empowerment Circle
Join our monthly Community-Wide Sickle Cell Empowerment Circle, with Dr. Rashida Davis (@healtohear IG, FB, X)
Support & Empowerment groups provide a safe space to:
Meet others in the sickle cell community
Discuss the challenges related to living with sickle cell disease
Share your encouraging victories and life lessons with others
Gain valuable insight and resources that can help improve your quality of life
The #EmpowermentCircle is a dedicated #safespace where individuals impacted by #sicklecell can come together to share and learn from others in the sickle cell community.
Sharing your voice and experiences can empower you and others, and contribute to a sense of #community and #resilience.
Whether you are directly impacted by sickle cell or are a supportive family member or friend, your experiences are important.
#JoinTheCircle and find inspiration in telling your story and embracing the stories of others.
Empowered Caregivers Forum
Join a forum created to support, educate & share resources with caregivers of a child/adult with sickle cell /thalassemia.
Join warrior moms, Carla Lewis, CEO of Kids Conquering Sickle Cell Disease Foundation, and Rae Blaylark, CEO of Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota for the Empowered Caregivers Forum.
Join us to receive support, education and sharable resources with other parents/caregivers of a child/children or young adult with sickle cell disease/ trait or thalassemia. This forum will provide a safe place for parents to share & ask questions bridging the gap to important conversations.
Warrior Wellness Workshops
Join Our Sickle Smart Warrior Wellness Workshops!
Wellness workshops offer a safe space to explore strategies for stress management, emotional wellness, and positive coping. Engage with experts and peers to learn practical tools and insights that empower you to navigate life with sickle cell more confidently and positively.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with a supportive community. Sign up today and take a proactive step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life!
SCD Community Support and Empowerment Circle (Copy)
Join our monthly Community-Wide Sickle Cell Empowerment Circle, with Dr. Rashida Davis (@healtohear IG, FB, X)
Support & Empowerment groups provide a safe space to:
Meet others in the sickle cell community
Discuss the challenges related to living with sickle cell disease
Share your encouraging victories and life lessons with others
Gain valuable insight and resources that can help improve your quality of life
The #EmpowermentCircle is a dedicated #safespace where individuals impacted by #sicklecell can come together to share and learn from others in the sickle cell community.
Sharing your voice and experiences can empower you and others, and contribute to a sense of #community and #resilience.
Whether you are directly impacted by sickle cell or are a supportive family member or friend, your experiences are important.
#JoinTheCircle and find inspiration in telling your story and embracing the stories of others.
Warrior Meet & Greet
2024 World Sickle Cell Day Meet & Greet
Come on out and meet others in the Minnesota sickle cell community while enjoying food, beverages, gaming, and fun!
VIPs: $5 (20 max)
• Children w/SCD = max 2 affected children/household at this price
• Caregiver (to a child <18) = max 1 caregiver/household at this price
• Adults (18+) w/SCD = max 1 adult per household at this price
*We reserve the right to confirm diagnosis prior to the event. Registrations with unconfirmed diagnosis will be cancelled and reimbursed.
VIP cost includes:
Select Foods • Unlimited soda • Gaming Power Card
ADDT’L INVITES: $1-$100
• Children under 3 (w/o SCD) = $1 (Food/drink must be purchased separately)
• Additional family members = $20 each (Food/drink included if paid by 6/12)
• Healthcare & education professionals = $50 each (Food/drink included if paid by 6/12)
• Select Industry Partners = $100 each (Food/drink must be purchased separately)
*All attendees, regardless of age, must be registered and paid for - NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
(Please register your household under 1 single order)
More Than Our Sickle Cell
A global conversation about more than just our sickle cell! Join us to learn more about whole-person health, with Warrior Moms and Community Leaders, Biba Tinga and Rae Blaylark!
SCD Community Support and Empowerment Circle
Join our monthly Community-Wide Sickle Cell Empowerment Circle, with Dr. Rashida Davis (@healtohear IG, FB, X)
Support & Empowerment groups provide a safe space to:
Meet others in the sickle cell community
Discuss the challenges related to living with sickle cell disease
Share your encouraging victories and life lessons with others
Gain valuable insight and resources that can help improve your quality of life
The #EmpowermentCircle is a dedicated #safespace where individuals impacted by #sicklecell can come together to share and learn from others in the sickle cell community.
Sharing your voice and experiences can empower you and others, and contribute to a sense of #community and #resilience.
Whether you are directly impacted by sickle cell or are a supportive family member or friend, your experiences are important.
#JoinTheCircle and find inspiration in telling your story and embracing the stories of others.