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June 19 was officially designated as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The international awareness day is observed annually with the goal to increase public knowledge and an understanding of sickle cell disease, and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.<\/p>\n

This year’s global theme was “Hope Through Progress: Advancing Care Globally.” Read a statement from the Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations (GASCDO) on this important topic.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Shine the Light on Sickle Cell<\/h3>\n

Shine the Light is a national awareness campaign to celebrate World Sickle Cell Day. We invite you to join with friends, family, neighbors and others in your community, as people around the nation and across the globe host and hold local gatherings to shine the light on sickle cell disease. Together, we must and will find a universal cure for sickle cell disease! Learn more.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"SickleTini Summer Soiree Virtual Happy Hour<\/h3>\n

The SCDAA National Office hosted a special event this to recognize World Sickle Cell Day! We shook things up during an evening full of with tantalizing flavors, vibrant music and delightful company – all while learning about SCD and strengthening our community.<\/p>\n

Our Community’s 2024 Events<\/h3>\n

2024 Walk-A-Thon | June 1 | Huntsville, Alabama<\/a><\/strong>
\nHosted by the North Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation \u2013 Huntsville\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

2024 Bowling For Sickle Cell | June 2 | Tallahassee Florida <\/a><\/strong>
\nHosted by the Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc.- Tallahassee<\/em><\/p>\n

26th<\/sup> Annual Sickle Cell Walk | June 15 | Birmingham, Alabama<\/a><\/strong>
\nHosted by the Sickle Cell Foundation Central Alabama \u2013 Birmingham<\/em><\/p>\n

2024 World Sickle Cell Day Event |June 15 | Tallahassee Florida<\/a><\/strong>
\nHosted by the Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc.- Tallahassee<\/em><\/p>\n

2024 Juneteenth RedTeenth Freedom Day Cultural Festival | June 15 | Wellington, Florida<\/a><\/strong>
\nHosted by the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast<\/em><\/p>\n

2024 Strike Out Sickle Cell | June 17 | Alexandria, Louisiana<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/em>Hosted by the Sickle Cell Anemia Resource Foundation \u2013 Alexandria<\/em><\/p>\n

2024 Sickle Cell Education & Awareness Symposium | June 18 | Palm Beach, Florida<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/em>Hosted by the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast<\/em><\/p>\n

Sickle Cell Sanctuary Grand Opening | June 18 | Atlanta, Georgia<\/a><\/strong>
\nHosted by the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n

Howard University World Sickle Cell Day Webinar | June 18 | Virtual<\/a><\/strong>
\nHosted by Howard University<\/em><\/p>\n

World Sickle Cell Day 24-Hour Celebration | June 19 | Virtual<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Hosted by Cayenne Wellness Center<\/em><\/p>\n

2024 Sickle CELLabration | June 19 | Newark, New Jersey<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Hosted by The Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey, Inc. \u2013 Newark<\/em><\/p>\n

Sickle Cell Warriors of WI Blood Drive | June 19 | Milwaukee, WI<\/a><\/strong>
\nHosted by Sickle Cell Warriors of Wisconsin<\/em><\/p>\n

2024 Ypsilanti\u2019s Annual Juneteenth Celebration | June 21- 23 | Ypsilanti, Michigan<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Hosted by the SCDAA Michigan \u2013 Detroit<\/em><\/p>\n

28th<\/sup> Annual Sickle Cell 5k Walk\/Run | June 22 | Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/em>Hosted by Martin Center, Inc. \u2013 Indianapolis<\/em><\/p>\n

Educate-N-Paint | June 26 | Goldsboro, North Carolina<\/strong><\/span>
\n<\/em>Hosted by Piedmont Health Services & Sickle Cell Agency, Inc. \u2013 North Carolina<\/em>
\nRSVP to 919-288-2323<\/p>\n

12th<\/sup> Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Bowling Fundraiser | June 29 | Tinley Park, Illinois<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/em>Hosted by Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) \u2013 Illinois<\/em><\/p>\n

Stay tuned for information about our 2025 events!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Thank you to everyone who supported our cause last year and helped show the world that #SickleCellMatters!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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