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Can you believe it’s been over a week since the 2026 SCDC Summit? If you couldn’t stay for the full event, no worries! Summit content is still available to rewatch. Please also take a few seconds to fill out our survey here: ow.ly/3Ez450ZNzPO
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Today is the day! The 2026 Sickle Cell Disease Coalition Annual Summit is live starting at 10:00 AM ET.
Need help navigating the Summit links? Remember, you can check back on the agenda homepage in Whova, or email coordinator@scdcoalition.org.
We’re excited to see you there!
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T-1 DAY! The 2026 Sickle Cell Disease Coalition Annual Summit is almost here.
Have you registered yet?
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this important gathering. Register here: ow.ly/2wI150ZIs3L less
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We’re less than 1 week away from the 2026 SCDC Annual Summit!
Have you registered yet? You don’t want to miss this year’s virtual Summit on Sept. 3, 10 AM-4 PM ET.
Theme: Every Life Stage, Every Voice, Every Opportunity
Register: ow.ly/u2LR50ZFqJV
#SCDC #SickleCellDisease
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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month! How are you recognizing it? Hosting events, sharing resources, or uplifting voices?
Share plans in comments or email coordinator@scdcoalition.org.
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Don’t forget: the next SCDC Update comes out this Friday!
Have news, events, resources, opportunities, or announcements you’d like us to amplify? It’s not too late.
Send updates to coordinator@scdcoalition.org.
#SCDC #SCDCPartner #SickleCellDisease
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Registration is now LIVE for the 2026 SCDC Annual Summit!
Theme: Every Life Stage, Every Voice, Every Opportunity
Join us virtually on Sept. 3, 2026, 10 AM-4 PM ET, to learn, connect & collaborate in advancing whole-person SCD care.
Register: ow.ly/qYcm50ZAAeC
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August is National MedicAlert Awareness Month. SCDAA and MedicAlert provide patient-specific care plans for sickle cell pain crises. Learn more: ow.ly/Ceb150Zz8cn
#MedicAlertAwarenessMonth #SickleCellDisease #SCD
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Calling all digital comms, marketing & public health promotion pros!
ASH is hiring a Social Media Communications Consultant to support the Sickle Cell Disease Coalition with content, engagement, & SCD resource promotion.
See the RFA below. Apply by Aug. 28: scd@hematology.org
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The SCDC is grateful to all the partners and members who joined the SCD Unified Action Forum. SCDC member Andres Vasconez Samaniego, MD, FAAP, shared a powerful reflection on his experience—highlighting collaboration, listening, and unified action across the SCD community.
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The SCDC is looking for ideas for future Peer Learning Exchanges. These sessions strengthen organizations! Swipe through past topics and imagine what you could share. Have an idea for a session? Email coordinator@scdcoalition.org.
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Flash Friday shares what's new, needed, and next in the sickle cell community. SCDC members, send your items to coordinator@scdcoalition.org by May 25. #SickleCell #SCDC #FlashFriday
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Today is Clinical Trials Day—honoring patients, investigators, and teams advancing care. ASH supports every trial stage, from design to training.
Discover resources and fuel your next breakthrough here: ow.ly/q8yT50Z2rbR
#ClinicalTrialsDay #Hematology #ClinicalResearch
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Help us amplify what’s happening across the sickle cell community. The SCDC Update lands in inboxes on the last Friday of the month! We’re looking for news, events, opportunities, and tools to share with our network.
Send submissions by May 22 to coordinator@scdcoalition.org
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Stigma grows silently for those with SCD. This Mental Health Awareness Month, join SCDAA P.O.W.E.R. ECHO on May 28 to explore mental health in SCD care. Register: ow.ly/pLJU50Z1Sew #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SickleCell #SCD #MentalHealth
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This #NationalNursesWeek, SCDC celebrates #ThePowerOfNurses in sickle cell disease.
On May 20, join the IASCNAPA “Advancing Nursing Excellence in SCD” Congress to deepen knowledge in global wellness, holistic care & shared wisdom. Register: ow.ly/HlWh50YYt5t
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Join HHS Office of Minority Health for Part 1 of a two-part roundtable on key elements, challenges, and best practices in comprehensive SCD care (including nutrition).
📅 May 14 | 2–3:30 PM ET
🔗 Register here: ow.ly/cfNC50YVb31
#SCD #HHS
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“Save the date!” We’d love to… but first, we need the dates. We’re building the SCDC spring and summer calendar. Got events, advocacy actions, webinars, or deadlines for the sickle cell community? Email coordinator@scdcoalition.org so we can spread the word.
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April is Medicaid Awareness Month. Medicaid is a lifeline for many people with sickle cell disease, but gaps and barriers remain.
Urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act: ow.ly/x1Tt50YN8WH
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