Sickle Cell Association

Sickle Cell Association Working Together to Make Our Future Whole. Sickle Cell Association will bridge the gap between the medical comminity and the general public.

There has never been more reason to feel hopeful. 🌅Treatment options are expanding. Research is advancing. And families ...
05/30/2026

There has never been more reason to feel hopeful. 🌅
Treatment options are expanding. Research is advancing. And families are seeing new possibilities that simply didn't exist a generation ago.
The future of sickle cell care is brighter, and we're here for every step of the journey.

June 19 matters because it marks World Sickle Cell Day, a day recognized to bring global attention to a condition that a...
05/27/2026

June 19 matters because it marks World Sickle Cell Day, a day recognized to bring global attention to a condition that affects millions of people and families.

Sickle cell is not just a diagnosis. It is a lifelong condition that can involve severe pain episodes, frequent hospital visits, and ongoing health challenges that are often not visible from the outside.

For many, it means planning life around health. For families, it means constant support, advocacy, and resilience.

This day exists to make sure these realities are understood, not overlooked. To encourage education, early awareness, and better support for those living with sickle cell.

Awareness matters. But understanding, support, and action matter even more.

Raising a child with sickle cell disease means navigating unique challenges every day. From strengthening their immunity...
05/25/2026

Raising a child with sickle cell disease means navigating unique challenges every day. From strengthening their immunity to managing daily medications, each step in prevention and care is crucial.

Discover effective ways to shield your little warriors from common risks and ensure their brighter, healthier future.

Sickle cell doesn't define what a child can become. 💛When families, doctors, schools, and communities work together, chi...
05/23/2026

Sickle cell doesn't define what a child can become. 💛
When families, doctors, schools, and communities work together, children with sickle cell disease have what they need to grow, learn, and thrive. Support is the foundation everything else is built on.
If you're raising, teaching, or caring for a child with SCD, you are part of that village. And we're here to walk alongside you.

Stop by and see our Community Health Worker at the Greater St. Mark health fair today.
05/23/2026

Stop by and see our Community Health Worker at the Greater St. Mark health fair today.

World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19.It is a day to bring attention to sickle cell disease and the people and fa...
05/20/2026

World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19.

It is a day to bring attention to sickle cell disease and the people and families living with it every day.

It is about awareness, but also understanding what this condition really looks like beyond the surface.

Throughout this month, we will be sharing more about what sickle cell means and why it matters.

For those living with sickle cell disease, feeling truly heard by doctors is life-changing. When healthcare providers ac...
05/18/2026

For those living with sickle cell disease, feeling truly heard by doctors is life-changing. When healthcare providers actively listen, they help families navigate their journeys with clarity and confidence. This kind of support makes a world of difference, building trust, engagement, and empowering decision-making.

Let’s spread awareness about the importance of compassionate care! Visit our Education Hub to learn more and join us in supporting the voices of our community. 💬

🔗 [sicklecellassociation.org/education-hub](http://sicklecellassociation.org/education-hub)

Together, we can make each doctor’s visit a step toward a stronger future.

One donation. A lifetime of impact. 🩸Blood donors play a powerful role in the sickle cell community. A single donation c...
05/16/2026

One donation. A lifetime of impact. 🩸
Blood donors play a powerful role in the sickle cell community. A single donation can mean treatment, relief, and renewed strength for someone in the middle of a crisis.
If you've ever wondered whether donating blood matters, for our warriors, it absolutely does.

05/15/2026

For 18 years, Tywana cared for her son through sickle cell.

Hospital visits. Sleepless nights. Showing up every single time.

Her own dream of becoming a nurse stayed on hold.

But her daughter Tynai saw it.

She saw the sacrifice. She saw what her mom gave up.

And she refused to let that be the end of her story.

Now they are in nursing school together.

A daughter pushing her mother forward.
A mother turning years of pain into purpose.
A son, Mark, who fought through it all and inspired both of them.

This is what a family looks like when they lift each other.

Would you push someone you love to go back and chase their dream?

🎥 Watch their story
Source: First Alert 4

Save the date.Join us for the 15th Annual Sickle Cell Stroll, a day to come together, raise awareness, and support famil...
05/14/2026

Save the date.

Join us for the 15th Annual Sickle Cell Stroll, a day to come together, raise awareness, and support families living with sickle cell.

Bring your friends and family as we walk, connect, and stand together for the community.

More details coming soon.

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5615 Pershing Avenue, Ste. 29
St. Louis, MO
63112

Telephone

+13148336751

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