Join us for a powerful Community Conversation on Sickle Cell Disease, Blood Equity, and Public Health. Become a DONOR HERO by participating in the Blood Drive presented by Versiti Blood Center of Ohio! Sickle cell disease is more than a medical condition—it is a public health issue, a health equity issue, and a call to […]
Heal Together: Race For Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk The Heal Together: Race for Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk is an annual event in Toledo, Ohio, that raises awareness and funds for sickle cell disease. Organized by the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment and Transition, the most recent race took place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at […]
Screenshot The West Central Ohio Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at Dayton Children's Hospital for Sickle Cell Awareness Month, featuring community resources and expert medical presentations. Event Highlights Focus: Activities: Contact and Program Information Lead Contact: Cynthia Moon, Sickle Cell Program Manager at Dayton Children's Hospital at 937-641-5014.
Overview Join us for Sickle Cell Education Day. Learn more about sickle cell disease (SCD), hear the latest on treatment and care, and connect with patients, families, providers, and community members. This event will educate, inspire, and strengthen support for everyone affected by sickle cell disease. Agenda 8:30 am Registration and Welcome Breakfast Clinical track […]
Save the date for the 54th Annual National Convention, October 15-17. 2026 at Embassy Suites by Hilton, Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa in Concord, North Carolina! You may know that the iconic dogwood is North Carolina’s state flower, but did you know that it is also a symbol of hope and new beginnings? Our 54th Annual National Convention […]
Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio, for the 4th Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo at The Hilton Garden Inn, 6165 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, Ohio The Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo is a unique, free event exclusively for adults, including caregivers and first responders. The Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo is a one-of-a-kind, […]
We invite you to Join Us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the 7th Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo. The Boat House, 679 W. Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio The Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo is a unique, free event exclusively for adults, including caregivers and first responders. The Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo […]
Cleveland Caring for the Caregiver Expo is a "Free" One-Day Event for All Caregivers and First Responders. Saturday, November 21, 2026, g for the Caregiver Expo "The 3rd Annual Cleveland Caring for the Caregiver Expo" is a "Free" One-Day Event to say thank you and provide pampering, health and fitness, lunch-and-learn, resources, information, an open […]
WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY World Sickle Cell Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008 to increase public awareness about sickle cell disease and its cure. It was first celebrated on June 19, 2009. The United Nations General Assembly (63rd session) has declared June 19 to be celebrated annually as World Sickle Cell […]
Rare Disease Day is the globally coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease. Since its creation in 2008, Rare Disease Day has played a critical part in building an international rare disease community that is multi-disease, global, […]
