There are many ways to support and connect with people with SCD and their families.
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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.
Join people with SCD and their families in person and online,
or lend a hand as a volunteer at our Sick Cells-hosted events.
August 8 - 19, 2022
All Day
Rare Disease Legislative Advocates (RDLA) organizes meetings for rare disease advocates with their Legislators. Meetings with House Representatives will be in-person and meeting with Senators will be virtual. The RDLA team also helps to prepare advocates for their meetings, provides legislative resource materials, and hosts pre-meeting training webinars. No prior advocacy experience is necessary.
Learn More: HERE
Para Español: AQUÍ
Registration closes July 8, 2022. Register: HERE
August 31, 2022
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The annual Coverage for SCD Summit provides a collaborative forum to discuss the changing landscape of healthcare coverage for sickle cell disease (SCD). This meeting brings together payers, providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, patient groups, researchers, care teams, and policymakers to discuss ways to tackle the complexities of coverage and access to SCD treatments and care.
Learn More: HERE
Donate today to help us continue this powerful work and make a difference for people with SCD.
For mail donations, please make all checks payable to:
Sick Cells
1042 Maple Avenue Ste 103
Lisle, IL 60532
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