September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease.
SCDAA’s 2025 theme is Sickle Cell Matters 2025.
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We encourage everyone to participate in this annual effort to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait during September. Individuals and organizations can join our efforts to bring attention to sickle cell disease by engaging elected officials to secure proclamations, hosting awareness events, distributing educational information to dispel myths about sickle cell disease, and lighting public spaces, buildings, and landmarks red.
Show Love, Give Blood for National Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2025
Once again, we invite you to join us for a virtual blood drive to support sickle cell warriors. Did you know that blood transfusions are one of the most critical treatments for sickle cell patients, but less than 10% of Americans donate blood? Did you know that sickle cell patients benefit most from blood transfusions from people of the same race or similar ethnicity, but only five percent of blood donors are of African ancestry? Please help us make a difference for SCD patients by pledging to donate blood this month. Click here to participate.
Chat With Us During Our Social Parties
Join us on Instagram on September 22, 24, and 26 from 12-1 p.m. ET as we partner with advocacy, corporate, and federal organizations to share victories and provide more information about the latest developments in the sickle cell community. Together, we will use this time to learn and celebrate with others across the country.
Attend an Event
Every year, SCDAA member organizations across the country host events to bring our community together. Find your local member organization here.
Learn Something New During Sickle Cell Trivia
Visit our social media pages on Fridays during September for a sickle cell-themed trivia question. Make a guess and learn something new every week this month.
