Get Involved

There are many ways to support and connect with people with SCD and their families.
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Join a Program

Get involved in our programs that educate, inspire, and mobilize individuals to create change.
By joining our programs, you can help raise awareness and share your experiences and expertise.

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Ambassador Program

We’ve gathered an incredible network of Ambassadors to unite and empower the SCD community. Each advocate receives training and tools on how to use their voice and spread awareness to others. Learn more about the program and how to join.
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Faces of SCD Program

There are many faces and backgrounds included within SCD, as well as those with Sickle Cell Trait. Browse all of the stories we’ve collected over the years, and learn about the unique perspectives of the community.

Engage on Social Media

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Join Our Advisory Board

One of the ways Sick Cells seeks to bring voices from across the community into our work is through Advisory Boards. We recruit diverse representatives from clinicians, patients, and experts in scientific and health services fields to provide recommendations and advice to our staff. Please complete this form to be notified when the application process reopens for our Advisory Board Application.

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Apply to our Internship Program

We offer internships to qualified candidates who will support our programs and team. Sick Cells interns will receive intensive training and professional development skills. Likewise, each intern that works with Sick Cells learns about sickle cell disease growing the SCD community’s network of advocates. Interested candidates can complete this form to be notified when the application process reopens in the coming months.
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The Sick Cells team comprises a diverse and talented team of individuals with the goal of achieving our mission to improve the quality of life and care for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD), including ending the stigma of SCD.

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Join Our Advisory Board

  • One of the ways Sick Cells seeks to bring voices from across the community into our work is through Advisory Boards. We recruit diverse representatives from clinicians, patients, and experts in scientific and health services fields to provide recommendations and advice to our staff. Please complete this form to be notified when the application process reopens for our Advisory Board Application.
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Apply to our Internship Program

  • One of the ways Sick Cells seeks to bring voices from across the community into our work is through our Internship Program. Please complete this form to be notified when the application process reopens for our Internship.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.