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Sickle Cell Resources

This page contains links to all the information you need to know about sickle cell disease, whether you’re new to the community or are a lifelong warrior. Our partner agencies provide up-to-date research, statistics, educational materials, and stories about sickle cell disease (SCD). Feel free to scroll through all available resources or search by category.

SCD Education and Resources

Sickle Cell Legislative One-Pager FY2025

Meeting with your legislator? Don’t go empty-handed! Sick Cells and SC3 have developed this legislative one-pager to help you advocate!

Public Comments Guide for Advisory Committee For Exa-Cel Gene Therapy For SCD

This guide provides information on the upcoming U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) convening for Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee to discuss exa-cel and how to submit written and oral comments. 

Care Center Model for SCD Toolkit

A toolkit to describe the Sickle Cell Disease Care Center Model

SCDCCA Fact Sheet_H.R. 1672_S. 904 03-2023

The American Society of Hematology has created this Fact Sheet to provide information regarding the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 1672/S. 904). Advocates can use this document to request their legislators cosponsor the bill which was reintroduced in both the house and senate on March 21, 2023.

FY24 Federal Requests

Meeting with your legislator? Don’t go empty-handed! Sick Cells, SCDAA, and SC3 have developed this legislative one-pager to help you advocate!

The Power of the Pen Toolkit

Letter writing to support sickle cell disease (SCD) can be applied in so many different ways for effective action and advocacy. This toolkit explains different types of letters and how they are used in various scenarios to help build confidence in your advocacy journey.

Pitching to the Media: The Warrior Way

Sharing your story with the media is becoming a common opportunity for many SCD Warriors. However, you want to be prepared and ready to adapt. This toolkit will help you think through the best way to break your story.

Advocacy in the ER Toolkit

Facing severe pain that requires immediate treatment is an unfortunate reality for many individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). This toolkit includes resources and strategies to improve care for SCD warriors in the emergency room (ER).

Mentor Toolkit

This toolkit provides resources to assist mentees and mentors in making the most of the mentoring relationship.

Share Your SCD Story with Legislators (Worksheet)

Use this worksheet as a guide for preparing your story to share with legislators.

Sickle Cell Legislative One-Pager: FY 2023

Meeting with your legislator? Don’t go empty-handed! Sick Cells has developed this legislative one-pager to help you advocate!

Tips For Meeting With Your Legislators (Virtually)

This toolkit provides tips for virtual meetings with legislators.

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