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Filtering by: “Warriors”

2024 National SCD Policy Forum (Day 2)
Mar
20
Warriors, Caregivers, Advocacy, Ambassadors, Legislative Advocacy, National, Virtual

2024 National SCD Policy Forum (Day 2)

  • Wednesday, March 20, 2024
  • 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The National SCD Policy Forum brings together sickle cell advocates from across the country for a two-day federal advocacy event.

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2024 National SCD Policy Forum (Day 1)
Mar
19
Warriors, Caregivers, Advocacy, Ambassadors, Legislative Advocacy, National, Virtual

2024 National SCD Policy Forum (Day 1)

  • Tuesday, March 19, 2024
  • 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The National SCD Policy Forum brings together sickle cell advocates from across the country for a two-day federal advocacy event.

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2023 SCDAA Convention
Oct
11
to Oct 14
Virtual, Conference, Warriors, Caregivers, Providers, Researchers, Stakeholders

2023 SCDAA Convention

  • Wed, Oct 11, 2023 9:00 AM Sat, Oct 14, 2023 3:30 PM
  • Crystal Gateway Marriott (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This virtual conference will address the multifactorial aspects of sickle cell disease and foster the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information related to the disease through innovative symposia, training seminars, interactive panel discussions and exciting activities designed to educate, motivate and mobilize the sickle cell community.

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Ask Dr. Nelson
Aug
31
Community, Conversations, Warriors, Caregivers, Support, Town Hall

Ask Dr. Nelson

  • Thursday, August 31, 2023
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

​Join us each month for safe-space discussion about navigating healthcare with SCD. Topics discussed are by, with and for the sickle cell community. Hosted by Dr. Stephen Nelson and Rae Blaylark.

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Ask Dr. Nelson
Jul
27
Community, Conversations, Warriors, Caregivers, Support, Town Hall

Ask Dr. Nelson

  • Thursday, July 27, 2023
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

​Join us each month for safe-space discussion about navigating healthcare with SCD. Topics discussed are by, with and for the sickle cell community. Hosted by Dr. Stephen Nelson and Rae Blaylark.

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Sickle SMART Session
Jul
25
Caregivers, Warriors, Family, Community, SickleSMART, Webinar

Sickle SMART Session

  • Tuesday, July 25, 2023
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stay tuned for another exciting Living Sickle SMART session as we discuss the good, the bad, and most importantly, the honest conversations about the things that matter to YOU, the sickle cell community.

Living Sickle SMART virtual education series is part of our Education & Awareness Program and is intended for all audiences, specifically those who live with, care for, or are concerned with the outcomes of individuals living with sickle cell disease.

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RARE Town Hall
Jun
29
Caregivers, Warriors, Family, Community, SickleSMART, Webinar

RARE Town Hall

  • Thursday, June 29, 2023
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stay tuned for another exciting Living Sickle SMART session as we discuss the good, the bad, and most importantly, the honest conversations about the things that matter to YOU, the sickle cell community.

Living Sickle SMART virtual education series is part of our Education & Awareness Program and is intended for all audiences, specifically those who live with, care for, or are concerned with the outcomes of individuals living with sickle cell disease.

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Ask Dr. Nelson
Jun
22
Community, Conversations, Warriors, Caregivers, Support, Town Hall

Ask Dr. Nelson

  • Thursday, June 22, 2023
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

​Join us each month for safe-space discussion about navigating healthcare with SCD. Topics discussed are by, with and for the sickle cell community. Hosted by Dr. Stephen Nelson and Rae Blaylark.

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Sickle SMART Session
May
30
Caregivers, Warriors, Family, Community, SickleSMART, Webinar

Sickle SMART Session

  • Tuesday, May 30, 2023
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stay tuned for another exciting Living Sickle SMART session as we discuss the good, the bad, and most importantly, the honest conversations about the things that matter to YOU, the sickle cell community.

Living Sickle SMART virtual education series is part of our Education & Awareness Program and is intended for all audiences, specifically those who live with, care for, or are concerned with the outcomes of individuals living with sickle cell disease.

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Ask Dr. Nelson
May
25
Community, Conversations, Warriors, Caregivers, Support, Town Hall

Ask Dr. Nelson

  • Thursday, May 25, 2023
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

​Join us each month for safe-space discussion about navigating healthcare with SCD. Topics discussed are by, with and for the sickle cell community. Hosted by Dr. Stephen Nelson and Rae Blaylark.

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Ask Dr. Nelson
Apr
27
Community, Conversations, Warriors, Caregivers, Support, Town Hall

Ask Dr. Nelson

  • Thursday, April 27, 2023
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

​Join us each month for safe-space discussion about navigating healthcare with SCD. Topics discussed are by, with and for the sickle cell community. Hosted by Dr. Stephen Nelson and Rae Blaylark.

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Sickle SMART Session
Apr
25
Caregivers, Warriors, Family, Community, SickleSMART, Webinar

Sickle SMART Session

  • Tuesday, April 25, 2023
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stay tuned for another exciting Living Sickle SMART session as we discuss the good, the bad, and most importantly, the honest conversations about the things that matter to YOU, the sickle cell community.

Living Sickle SMART virtual education series is part of our Education & Awareness Program and is intended for all audiences, specifically those who live with, care for, or are concerned with the outcomes of individuals living with sickle cell disease.

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2023 National SCD Policy Forum (Day 2)
Mar
22
Warriors, Caregivers, Advocacy, Ambassadors, Legislative Advocacy, National, Virtual

2023 National SCD Policy Forum (Day 2)

  • Wednesday, March 22, 2023
  • 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The National SCD Policy Forum brings together sickle cell advocates from across the country for a two-day federal advocacy event. This tri-collaborative event is hosted by Sick Cells, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) and the Sickle Cell Community Consortium (SCCC).

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2023 National SCD Policy Forum (Day 1)
Mar
21
Warriors, Caregivers, Advocacy, Ambassadors, Legislative Advocacy, National, Virtual

2023 National SCD Policy Forum (Day 1)

  • Tuesday, March 21, 2023
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The National SCD Policy Forum brings together sickle cell advocates from across the country for a two-day federal advocacy event. This tri-collaborative event is hosted by Sick Cells, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) and the Sickle Cell Community Consortium (SCCC).

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2024 National SCD Policy Forum (Day 1)
Mar
21
Warriors, Caregivers, Advocacy, Ambassadors, Legislative Advocacy, National, Virtual

2024 National SCD Policy Forum (Day 1)

  • Tuesday, March 21, 2023
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The National SCD Policy Forum brings together sickle cell advocates from across the country for a two-day federal advocacy event. This tri-collaborative event is hosted by Sick Cells, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) and the Sickle Cell Community Consortium (SCCC).

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Ask Dr. Nelson
Mar
16
Community, Conversations, Warriors, Caregivers, Support, Town Hall

Ask Dr. Nelson

  • Thursday, March 16, 2023
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

​Join us each month for safe-space discussion about navigating healthcare with SCD. Topics discussed are by, with and for the sickle cell community. Hosted by Dr. Stephen Nelson and Rae Blaylark.

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Kidney Health for Sickle Trait Warriors
Mar
7
Caregivers, Warriors, Family, Community, SickleSMART, Webinar

Kidney Health for Sickle Trait Warriors

  • Tuesday, March 7, 2023
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Virtual (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

March is Kidney Health Awareness Month and were talking about “Kidney Health for Trait Warriors” with Dr. Tomia Austin and As One Foundation.

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2022 SCDAA Convention
Oct
11
to Oct 15
Virtual, Conference, Warriors, Caregivers, Providers, Researchers, Stakeholders

2022 SCDAA Convention

  • Tue, Oct 11, 2022 9:00 AM Sat, Oct 15, 2022 5:00 PM
  • Virtual Event (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This virtual conference will address the multifactorial aspects of sickle cell disease and foster the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information related to the disease through innovative symposia, training seminars, interactive panel discussions and exciting activities designed to educate, motivate and mobilize the sickle cell community.

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14th Annual SCD Educational Summit
Sep
15
to Sep 17
Virtual, In-Person, Conference, Warriors, Caregivers, Providers, Family, Stakeholders

14th Annual SCD Educational Summit

  • Thu, Sep 15, 2022 10:00 AM Sat, Sep 17, 2022 6:00 PM
  • Virtual Meeting (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

14th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Educational Seminar, hosted by Cayenne Wellness Center

The theme is Embracing Possibilities! This year’s event is virtual AND in-person! Registration is now open.

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11th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics Conference
Sep
14
Virtual, Conference, Warriors, Caregivers, Family, Stakeholders

11th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics Conference

  • Wednesday, September 14, 2022
  • 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • Virtual Events (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) presents the 11th Annual 2022 Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics Conference (SCDTC) on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. This unique conference brings together key sickle cell disease stakeholders focused on discussing issues impacting the SCD community.

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2022 RARE Patient Advocacy Summit
Sep
12
to Sep 13
Virtual, In-Person, Conference, Warriors, Caregivers, Family, Rare Disease, Provider, Stakeholders

2022 RARE Patient Advocacy Summit

  • Mon, Sep 12, 2022 8:00 AM Tue, Sep 13, 2022 5:00 PM
  • Virtual Meeting (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Each year, Global Genes convenes one of the world’s largest gatherings of rare disease patients, caregivers, advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, partners, and allies at the RARE Patient Advocacy Summit.

This year, the Summit will be a hybrid event so all can attend – in person at the Town & Country Hotel in San Diego, California and live streamed online in our virtual event platform.

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Let’s Talk About Sex: SCD, Dating & Intimacy
Aug
11
Virtual, Education, Webinar, Warriors, Caregivers, Family, Providers, Stakeholders

Let’s Talk About Sex: SCD, Dating & Intimacy

  • Thursday, August 11, 2022
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
  • Sickle Cell Foundation of MN (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sickle Cell can impact dating & intimacy but it's rarely discussed. Join us to learn more and ask the questions that matter to YOU!

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9th Annual Warriors Convention
Jul
21
to Jul 24
Virtual, Education, Conference, Warriors, Caregivers, Family

9th Annual Warriors Convention

  • Thu, Jul 21, 2022 9:00 AM Sun, Jul 24, 2022 2:00 PM
  • Virtual Event (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This Annual Sickle Cell Disease Patient & Family Educational Symposium is the only national sickle cell convention designed, created, and hosted entirely by the sickle cell patient and family community.

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Sickle Cell & Chronic Pain Management Symposium: Power Up Hope
Jun
24
to Jun 25
Virtual, Event, Free, Pain, Webinar (Non-SickleCellMN), Online, Education, Warriors, Caregivers, Providers, Community

Sickle Cell & Chronic Pain Management Symposium: Power Up Hope

  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022 8:00 AM Sat, Jun 25, 2022 3:00 PM
  • Virtual Event (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A day of education, resources, shared experiences, and networking.

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