The Heart of Gold Sickle Cell Foundation of Northern Virginia, Inc.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, especially our sickle cell warriors and the dads who stand beside children living with sickle cell disease. Your love, strength, and dedication make a difference every day. 💙

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Happy World Sickle Cell Day/Juneteenth- Raise Awareness and support sickle cell warriors worldwide.

06/16/2026

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed a first-in-the-nation, comprehensive legislative package focused on improving education, training, access, and coordinated care for Virginians with sickle cell and their families.

The Queen Candis Act was created in memory of Candis Gabriella King — a brilliant, vibrant 15-year-old whose passing sparked a unified effort to protect and uplift others battling sickle cell disease. At Sentara Community Care Center in Newport News, the Governor celebrated the life and advocacy of Candis together with her parents — Joshua King and Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon King — and the entire King family while signing the new legislation into law.

Abigail D. Spanberger, Commonwealth, Governor of Virginia, governor, virginia, VA

06/08/2026

🌍❤️ World Sickle Cell Day Symposium 2026 ❤️🌍

Join us as we bring together leading voices in healthcare, advocacy, and research for an inspiring conversation on living well with sickle cell disease.

This year's theme, "Is 50 the New 20? Boldly Living Your Best Life with Sickle Cell Disease," celebrates progress, resilience, and the evolving journey of individuals living with sickle cell disease.

We are honored to welcome Wayne A. I. Frederick, Howard University President Emeritus, as a featured speaker alongside an esteemed panel of experts and advocates dedicated to advancing awareness, education, and patient-centered care.

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Howard University Hospital – Towers Auditorium

Attendees will enjoy:
✨ Expert speakers and thought-provoking discussions
🏆 An awards ceremony recognizing excellence and impact
🤝 Opportunities to connect with patients, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals
🍽️ Lunch provided

Together, we can continue to raise awareness, drive advocacy, and advance care for the sickle cell community.

06/05/2026

🎓💛 Congratulations to Our Sickle Cell Warrior Graduates! 💛

The Heart of Gold Sickle Cell Foundation of Northern Virginia proudly celebrates the incredible students who have reached this important milestone.

Your journey has required strength, resilience, determination, and courage. Through doctor’s appointments, hospital visits, challenges, and triumphs, you continued to pursue your goals and achieve success.

You are proof that challenges do not define your future. Your strength, talent, and dreams do.

Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026 and all of our Sickle Cell Warrior graduates!

💛 Drop a congratulatory message below.

05/30/2026

🩸❤️ Help Save Lives! ❤️🩸

Heart of Gold Sickle Cell Foundation is proud to support the Charles R. Drew Blood Drive on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9 AM–2 PM at the Gum Springs Community Center Gym in Alexandria, VA.

People living with sickle cell disease often rely on blood transfusions. Your donation can make a real difference.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule your appointment or visit

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=OmegaNPHC

Together, we can give hope, support our community, and help save lives.

05/22/2026

The Pfizer Sickle Cell Scholarship Program supports students pursuing higher education who are living with sickle cell disease.

Awards: Twenty-two $2,500 awards (for college or vocational school) and four $5,000 awards (for graduate school).
Eligibility: You must have a confirmed sickle cell disease diagnosis (not just the trait) and reside in the continental U.S..
Application Process: You do not need to be taking a Pfizer medication to apply. Selection is based on academic standing, personal essays, and recommendation letters.
Deadline: Completed applications must be submitted by May 29, 2026.

Download application:

Pfizer is pleased to offer scholarships to people living with certain rare conditions. Visit one of the links below to learn more about these opportunities.

05/18/2026

Resources from George Mason Community Center for Mental Health