Sickle Cell Wisconsin

Sickle Cell Wisconsin Official account of
Drs. Brandow and Singh's SCD research in WI. https://twitter.com/SickleCellWI

08/19/2026

What does better care for people living with sickle cell look like? It starts by listening, learning and coming together. ❤️

Join us for the 2026 Sickle Cell Summit: Together for Sickle Cell, bringing patients, families, community members, clinicians and researchers together to share experiences and explore ways to improve care.

🩸 Learn your blood type in five minutes or less with the Versiti typing team
💬 Hear from people with lived experience and clinical and research experts
🍽️ Enjoy free food
🎁 Giveaways
🤝 Connect with others in our community

Ready to join the conversation? Register today: https://bitly.versiti.org/MKESCELL

08/18/2026

Visit our website www.sicklecellmke.org to register now for the 2026 sickle cell summit shaping the future of sickle cell care through leadership, innovation and collaboration!

What an incredible day! ❤️We want to extend a massive THANK YOU to everyone who made Session 2 of our EMPOWERED series s...
08/17/2026

What an incredible day! ❤️We want to extend a massive THANK YOU to everyone who made Session 2 of our EMPOWERED series such a resounding success! To our brave teens and young adults, supportive families and caregivers, community-based organizations like our partner CBO Sickle Cell Warriors- Wisconsin, and dedicated clinical and research staff—thank you for bringing your energy, curiosity, and trust. It was a powerful afternoon centered on building independence and taking charge of adulthood with . A major highlight was giving our young warriors an exclusive tour of Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin and introducing them directly to the adult SCD clinical team! Exploring the facility, meeting the team in person, and asking real questions helped turn the unknown into an empowering, confident next step toward adult care.

Together, we:

🍔 Shared delicious meals
🎟️ Gave away awesome raffle prizes
💬 Hosted an insightful Q&A session for parents and caregivers
🤝 Built stronger, lasting connections within our community

Thank you for leaning into learning and growing together as we build a brighter, more empowered future!

📲 Stay Connected! Follow us at on all social media platforms and visit our website at www.scdcwi.org to stay up to date on upcoming events, resources, and community news!

Children’s Wisconsin - MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

08/14/2026

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at The Gladys Street Foundation Incorporated's fundraising event. It's an event…

08/14/2026

Join Better Exists and Pfizer for a free screening of the award-winning documentary YOU LOOK FINE in honor of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

Experience a powerful film, hear directly from filmmaker J. Snow during a live Q&A, and connect with the sickle cell community.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
5:00–9:00 PM
Gene Siskel Film Center | Chicago

Admission is free, but registration is required.

Reserve your tickets:
https://bit.ly/4q8M8nH

08/04/2026

Teen & young adult SCD Warriors in Wisconsin, this one's for you!

Are you ready to take charge of your future and navigate the transition to adulthood with confidence? We're excited to introduce the "EMPOWERED: The Sickle Cell Disease Adulting Workshop Series!"

This 2-part series is designed specifically for teens and young adults (15-19) with Sickle Cell Disease to help you gain the knowledge, skills, and community connections needed to thrive.

What will you get out of it?
-Knowledge & Community: Connect with peers, learn from interactive sessions, and hear from our "What I Wish I Knew" panel. -Independence Skills: Explore adult healthcare, learn about employment and educational opportunities, and master financial planning.
-Hospital Tour & Networking: Tour Froedtert Hospital and meet the adult SCD team.
-Support for Caregivers: Parents and caregivers are encouraged to stay for dedicated Q&A sessions.

Plus, we've got awesome INCENTIVES!
🍔 FREE Food at every session!
🚗 FREE Rides & Transportation Assistance available!
🏆 FREE Prizes and exciting raffles!
Session Details:
📅 SESSION 1: July 16th, 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ ThriveOn King
📅 SESSION 2: August 13th, 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Medical College of Wisconsin

Spots are filling fast! Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself. Register by July 8th, 2026!

Register here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.office.com/r/LAdT38Fm6g__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!-CNwYXP1UxpgjmIaWR-Vx77yUF6QfSAkIjFY0utj7-lKOs0terPKaJ2YbAG9QxUeRQL5sInv10ry1NJtMFjOdA$

Scan the QR code in the flyer!



Sickle Cell Warriors- Wisconsin ThriveOn King Children’s Wisconsin - MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders MACC Fund - Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc.UW Health Kids UW Health Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Children's Wisconsin City of Milwaukee Health Department Wisconsin Department of Health Services Alaafia Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin

☀️ Join us for a day of community, health, and fun! 🎉Members of our Sickle Cell Data Collection program in Wisconsin (SC...
07/30/2026

☀️ Join us for a day of community, health, and fun! 🎉

Members of our Sickle Cell Data Collection program in Wisconsin (SCDC-WI) core team will be at the Summer Celebration Health Fair at Children’s Wisconsin Midtown Clinic. Stop by our table to learn more, pick up valuable resources, and connect with our team!

This free family event is open to the entire community and offers fun for all ages—including activities, snacks, school supplies, raffles, and health resources like vaccines and lead testing for kids.

📍 Children’s Wisconsin Midtown Clinic

5433 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI

🗓️ Saturday, August 1, 2026

⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come on out to learn, gather helpful resources, and enjoy a great time with us. We hope to see you there! 👋✨



MACC Fund - Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc. Children's Wisconsin Children’s Wisconsin - MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Sickle Cell Warriors- Wisconsin

07/24/2026

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