Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. The official page of the National Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA).
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SCDAA was founded in 1972 to give a national voice to the thousands of Americans across the country who live with sickle cell disease and their families What SCDAA does:

* Provide leadership on a national level to create awareness of the negative impact of sickle cell disease on the health, economic, social and educational well-being of the individual and his or her family and to create aware

ness of the requirements for resolution.

* Prepare and distribute substantive educational materials, written and visual, about the sickle cell disease problem for all relevant segments of our society.

* Organize and/or participate in national and regional educational conferences.

* Develop and promote the implementation of service programs that will be in the best interest of the affected population.

* Develop positions and promote favorable resolution of issues and activities that could have an adverse effect on sickle cell programs or the affected population.

* Assist in the organization and development of local chapters.

* Provide ongoing technical assistance to members and other interested groups or organizations.

* Encourage adequate support for research activities leading to improved treatment and eventual cure.

Just one week left until our 2nd Annual Golf Classic! ⛳️ 📅 September 11🏌️ Chapel Hills Golf Club 📍 Douglasville, Georgia...
09/04/2026

Just one week left until our 2nd Annual Golf Classic! ⛳️
📅 September 11
🏌️ Chapel Hills Golf Club
📍 Douglasville, Georgia
🔗 https://buff.ly/m9L4k2

If you're in the Atlanta area, join us to drive change and enjoy a day out on the greens! This year, our signature golf tournament will offer an unforgettable afternoon of community, purpose and play. Enjoy a lively 18-hole scramble, premium giveaways, a post-round lunch and awards ceremony, and on-course contests, including a chance to "Beat the Pro" and an exciting Closest-to-the-Pin competition.

Sickle Cell Trivia is back for 2026! Tune in every Fridays during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and test your kno...
09/04/2026

Sickle Cell Trivia is back for 2026! Tune in every Fridays during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and test your knowledge. 📖

This year, our theme is gene therapy. This relatively new treatment has been a hot topic in the news and on social media. Our first question this year is a simple true or false.

Is gene therapy a universal cure for sickle cell disease? Tell us what you think in the comments and tune back in at 5 p.m. ET for the answer! 💡

You are one of a kind – could you be one of 100? 👀 🩸 We're looking for 100 people across the country who are willing to ...
09/03/2026

You are one of a kind – could you be one of 100? 👀 🩸

We're looking for 100 people across the country who are willing to step up and give blood on behalf of the SCD community this month.

Here are some fast facts about why blood donations are so important to us:
🔴 Blood transfusions are one of the most critical treatments for sickle cell warriors
⚫️ The best match for individuals with sickle cell often comes from someone of the same race or a similar ethnicity
🔴 Less than 10% of Americans donate blood, and only 5% of those donors are of African ancestry

Diverse blood donors are CRUCIAL to ensuring that individuals with sickle cell can access potentially life-saving treatment. Help SCDAA diversify the blood supply and pledge to give blood this month. Remember:
⏰️ It only takes an hour
📍 You can give at any American Red Cross location across the country
🩸 You can give even if you have sickle cell trait!

We've set an ambitious goal this year of 100 pledges. Rally your friends, family members, co-workers and community members – let's join together to stand up for sickle cell this month!

Make your pledge ➡️ https://buff.ly/cnNLtqS

Baseball + a great cause = a big impact! ⚾️ Did you know that the SCDAA National Office is headquartered in Maryland? Wa...
09/02/2026

Baseball + a great cause = a big impact! ⚾️

Did you know that the SCDAA National Office is headquartered in Maryland? Watch the Baltimore Orioles face the Cleveland Guardians during a very special sickle cell awareness night at Camden Yards on September 9! Participate in a blood drive (if eligible), root for the home team and cheer on a young local sickle cell warrior as she throws the first pitch!

A portion of the ticket sales will support the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., the Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association and the Central Maryland Chapter of the American Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region.

Sickle cell community members can purchase discounted tickets using promo code SCDA26Offer at this link ➡️ https://buff.ly/qZAN1ld

Want to attend this year's Annual National Convention at the lowest rates possible? Early bird registration closes TODAY...
09/02/2026

Want to attend this year's Annual National Convention at the lowest rates possible? Early bird registration closes TODAY, September 2! Avoid the price increase and sign up as soon as possible. DETAILS 👇️
⭐️ 54th Annual National Convention
📅 October 15-17
📍 Concord, North Carolina
🔗 bit.ly/scdaa26

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month 🩸 🌙 Did you know that approximately 100,000 Americans live with sickle cell dis...
09/01/2026

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month 🩸 🌙

Did you know that approximately 100,000 Americans live with sickle cell disease? This rare, chronic condition has a profound impact – not only on those who live with it, but on their entire community.

Sickle cell disease can cause severe and unpredictable pain, intense fatigue, frequent infections and other complications that can be life-threatening. Despite this, sickle cell warriors step up every day and show the world what strength truly looks like.

This September, join us as we raise awareness, share stories and combat misinformation.

Shout it from the rooftops with us – !

Attention Atlanta: Only two weeks left until the 2nd Annual SCDAA Golf Classic! Join us during National Sickle Cell Awar...
08/28/2026

Attention Atlanta: Only two weeks left until the 2nd Annual SCDAA Golf Classic!

Join us during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month to drive change and enjoy a day out on the greens! This year, our signature golf tournament will offer an unforgettable afternoon of community, purpose and play. Enjoy a lively 18-hole scramble, premium giveaways, a post-round lunch and awards ceremony, and on-course contests, including a chance to "Beat the Pro" and an exciting Closest-to-the-Pin competition.

Learn more and sign up today ➡️ https://buff.ly/m9L4k2i

This week is National Community Health Worker (CHW) Awareness Week! 🙌 CHWs play an important role in the sickle cell com...
08/27/2026

This week is National Community Health Worker (CHW) Awareness Week! 🙌

CHWs play an important role in the sickle cell community, providing vital support and education to warriors and their families. SCDAA is proud to support current and aspiring CHWs with training programs and continuing education opportunities. Let's take this opportunity to celebrate the hardworking individuals who step up for sickle cell every day. 👏

To all the CHWs who work tirelessly for those they serve – thank you, thank you, thank you!

08/26/2026

📣 Early bird registration for the 54th Annual National Convention closes in one week!

👀 Here's a throwback to last year's opening ceremony where we celebrated our community-based organizations – the "boots on the ground" for sickle cell disease.

We have a packed program again this year full of opportunities for education, connection and awareness. Don't miss the chance to join us at a discounted rate! Register by September 2 ➡️ https://bit.ly/scdaa26

Thank you to the Atlanta Braves for their support of this year's SCDAA Golf Classic! Learn more and find out how to join...
08/25/2026

Thank you to the Atlanta Braves for their support of this year's SCDAA Golf Classic! Learn more and find out how to join us ➡️ https://buff.ly/WXocrHa

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