{"id":5509,"date":"2021-10-14T18:29:27","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T18:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sicklecelldisease.org\/?p=5509"},"modified":"2021-10-27T18:29:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T18:29:35","slug":"a-word-from-our-sponsor-bluebird-bio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sicklecelldisease.org\/2021\/10\/14\/a-word-from-our-sponsor-bluebird-bio\/","title":{"rendered":"A Word From Our Sponsor: bluebird bio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Thank you to bluebird bio for their generous support of our 49th Annual National Convention!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sparksicklecellchange.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicklecelldisease.org\/files\/sites\/181\/2021\/10\/Bluebird-Logo-Full-Color.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-5423  alignright\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>How can you help to spark change in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? By staying proactive in sickle cell care and planning for the future. Be the Spark, a platform for education and information brought to you by bluebird bio, was created in collaboration with advocacy organizations to drive change in sickle cell. bluebird bio believes that achieving change in sickle cell starts with listening, making no assumptions, and amplifying the voices of people who are already working tirelessly to make a difference. bluebird bio is committed to supporting the sickle cell community and strives every day to help sickle cell gain the recognition it deserves. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/SparkSickleCellChange.com\">SparkSickleCellChange.com<\/a> to build on your sickle cell knowledge and learn how you can spark the conversation for change!<\/p>\n<p><em>This information and the content on <a href=\"http:\/\/SparkSickleCellChange.com\">SparkSickleCellChange.com<\/a> is not intended to replace discussions with your healthcare provider. 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