Through its educational initiatives, Sickle Cell 101 annually selects community-prioritized topics to delve to encourage self-advocacy and global community engagement.
Sickle Cell Advocates of the Year (SCAY) Awards
Recognizes sickle cell advocates who have made invaluable strides towards the progression of sickle cell through their contributions and achievements.
NFL’s My Cause My Cleats
During week 13 and 14, wide-receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones collaborates and supports Sickle Cell 101 by using his platform to raise around education and research for sickle cell.
World Sickle Cell Day
Every June 19th in collaboration with the global sickle cell community we tell stories of individuals impacted by sickle cell disease to raise awareness.
Sickle Cell Trait Awareness
Sickle cell trait has a consistent priority within the sickle cell community. We use summer months to educate about sickle cell trait.
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the U.S. We utilize the month to educate on a specific topics.