STAC - Sickle Cell Trait Awareness Campaign: CA

05/29/2026

Spotlight: SC RED ❤️

Cayenne Wellness Center proudly supports the impactful work of the Sickle Cell Reproductive Health Education Directive (SC RED).

Join SC RED on Monday, June 29 at 7:00 PM for an in-person Fireside Chat in San Bernardino. This event welcomes sickle cell warriors from Southern California, alongside caregivers and advocates, to foster meaningful discussions on reproductive and maternal health across the lifespan.

Expect a blend of clinical insights and real-life experiences through guided discussions and peer-led dialogues. Topics include:

❤️ Fertility and family planning
❤️ Pregnancy decision-making
❤️ Sexual and reproductive health
❤️ Menstrual health and menopause
❤️ Navigating care and self-advocacy

Engage in interactive breakout sessions for personal conversations tailored to life stages and experiences.
Register Today: https://bit.ly/4v7tAFP

We're proud to highlight organizations like SC RED, dedicated to education, healing, and advocacy in the sickle cell community.

Follow SC RED and support their mission!

05/28/2026

You are not a burden. Your story, your needs, and your support system matter.

Join next Thursday us for the Sickle Cell Disease & Trait Community Group in Los Angeles as we hold space for an honest and supportive conversation on navigating guilt, dependence, chronic illness, and caregiver support.

This gathering is designed for warriors, caregivers, families, and community members to connect, learn, and be reminded that receiving support is not weakness — it is part of healing, resilience, and community care.

📍 Los Angeles
📅 June 4
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST

Link provided by:
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Come connect, share, and be supported.

05/27/2026

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to remind our community that mental health is an important part of sickle cell care.

Living with sickle cell disease can bring physical pain, medical trauma, uncertainty, grief, isolation, and emotional exhaustion. Warriors should not have to carry all of that alone.

Mental wellness may look different for everyone. For some, it is therapy. For others, it is rest, prayer, journaling, support groups, community connection, or simply having someone believe their pain.

At Cayenne Wellness Center, we continue to advocate for care that sees the whole person , not just the diagnosis.

This Wellness Wednesday, check in with yourself or a loved one. Ask:
“How is my heart doing, not just my body?”

And as we move toward World Sickle Cell Day, we invite you to join us on June 19, 2026 for the 7th Annual World Sickle Cell Day Marathon as we continue working to close the survival gap and build stronger support systems for the sickle cell community.

Register today: https://www.sicklecellday.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_rbzesdrd3h

05/26/2026

Thank you, Agios, for being an Advocate Sponsor of the 7th Annual World Sickle Cell Day Marathon. Your support unites warriors, caregivers, healthcare experts, advocates, and community leaders for a day of education, awareness, and connection.

This year's theme, “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease,” highlights the importance of our mission.

We appreciate your partnership and dedication to the sickle cell community.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Join us in raising awareness and helping close the survival gap.

📅 June 19, 2026

http://www.sicklecellday.com?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ryjju7uuq7

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and remembrance. We recognize the sacrifice of service members and the families who carry their legacy forward.

From all of us at Cayenne Wellness Center & STAC, thank you. May we continue to honor their courage not only today, but every day.

05/23/2026

Let us unite across borders and communities to close the survival gap.

On June 19, Cayenne Wellness Center invites warriors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, community-based organizations, and allies from around the world to join us for the 7th Annual World Sickle Cell Day Marathon.

This year’s theme, “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease,” is a call to action. Every warrior deserves access to quality care, trusted education, life-saving resources, and a community that sees, hears, and supports them.

Whether you are living with sickle cell disease, caring for someone who is, working in healthcare, leading advocacy efforts, or simply wanting to learn more, this marathon is for you.

Together, we can raise awareness, strengthen global partnerships, and move closer to equity for every warrior.

📅 June 19, 2026
❤️ 7th Annual World Sickle Cell Day Marathon
🌍 Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease
📲 Join us and help spread the word
Register Today: https://www.sicklecellday.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_mazfkoxyjt

05/22/2026

ALERT!!! The Sickle Cell Warrior 2026 Poetry Contest was extended. Now, there is more time to submit a poem. This year’s theme for our 20th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Educational Summit and Poetry Contest is:
20/20 Vision: Our Legacy Continues. All poems should be received by May 30, 2026, at 11:59 PST.

Enter here:

Throughout April, we celebrate National Poetry Month by inviting Sickle Cell Warriors to share their original poetry with us. Submissions will be accepted from April 1 through May 30, 2026. (The deadline has been extended.)

05/22/2026

Do you have a passion for mentoring youth and making a difference in the sickle cell community? Join us at Camp Superstar as a counselor for this year's Sickle Cell Camp from July 25–28.

Applicants must be 18 or older, participate in mandatory camp training sessions, and pass a background check.

Apply now by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
For inquiries, email: [email protected]

05/20/2026

Save the Date!

Cayenne Wellness Center, Axis Advocates, and STAC invite you to join us for the 20th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Educational Summit, happening September 16–19, 2026 in Long Beach, California.

This milestone summit celebrates 20 years of education, advocacy, community, and legacy within the sickle cell disease community. Under this year’s theme, “20/20 Vision: Our Legacy Continues,” we will gather patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, advocates, researchers, and community leaders for powerful conversations, education, connection, and action.

📍 Marriott Long Beach Downtown
111 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration, speaker announcements, sponsorship opportunities, and more.

Our legacy continues.

05/19/2026

Understanding your score, healing your future 💜

Next Tuesday, join guest speaker Jolene Swain, LCSW to explore ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and learn what your score means for your health journey and pathway to resilience.

📅 Monday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 6:00-8:00 PM PST
💻 Virtual

Contact Ayanna Hatton for the link.