Sickle Cell Foundation Inc.

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

https://mailchi.mp/326cd92b1b7d/september-2026-community-newsletter

This month, we celebrate community in action. Inside, you will find highlights from our annual 5K, a welcome for our new Program Director, details about our November conference in Destin, the next community roundtable, and ways to support our work.

09/21/2026

🩸 RE-IMAGINING ENDARI: Partnering for Progress. Empowering the Sickle Cell Community.

WEDNESDAY 9/23
Join the Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. and NeoImmuneTech Pharmaceuticals for an engaging virtual Roundtable Discussion exploring the future of Endari® (L-glutamine oral powder) and its continued role in supporting individuals living with sickle cell disease.

This conversation will bring together healthcare, medical affairs, community engagement, business, and market access perspectives to discuss:

✨ Innovation and what’s ahead for Endari®
✨ Patient and provider access
✨ Community engagement and education
✨ Resources and support for the sickle cell community
✨ Questions and perspectives from our community

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom
🔗 Registration Required (FREE)
Visit www.sicklecellfoundation.org and click the Roundtable flyer to register.

Whether you are living with sickle cell disease, supporting a loved one, working in healthcare, or advocating for the community, we invite you to join the conversation.
Together, we can re-imagine what’s possible. ❤️

09/12/2026

🚨❤️ IT’S RACE DAY, TALLAHASSEE! ❤️🚨
Today, WE MOVE FOR SICKLE CELL! 👟

The day is finally here...the 45th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Sickle Cell Anemia & Tim Simpkins 1 Mile!

Today is bigger than a race.
We run for our warriors.
We walk for our families.
We remember those we’ve lost.
We advocate for those still fighting.
And we move forward together toward a future where sickle cell no longer limits a life.
❤️ 45 YEARS OF IMPACT. MILLIONS OF STEPS FORWARD.
📅 TODAY Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Jake Gaither Community Center
801 Bragg Drive | Tallahassee, FL 32305

To every participant, warrior, family, volunteer, sponsor, partner, supporter, and member of our community who helped us reach this day...THANK YOU.
Now it’s time to lace up. 👟❤️
LET’S DO THIS, TALLAHASSEE!
Together, we keep moving. Together, we find a cure.

09/11/2026

🚨 TOMORROW IS RACE DAY! 🚨
Tallahassee, are you ready?! ❤️👟
Tomorrow morning, our warriors, families, friends, supporters, teams, and community will come together for the 45th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Sickle Cell Anemia & Tim Simpkins 1 Mile.

We’ve spent weeks counting down—and now we’re almost at the starting line!
🏃🏾‍♀️ RUN.
🚶🏾 WALK.
❤️ SUPPORT.
📣 ADVOCATE.
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Jake Gaither Community Center
801 Bragg Drive | Tallahassee, FL 32305

Still haven’t registered? THERE’S STILL TIME!
👉 FastestRaceInTown.com
Get your crew together, get those shoes ready, and meet us at the starting line!
One more sleep. One more day. Then we move together. ❤️

09/10/2026

⏰ 2 DAYS TO GO! ❤️👟

The countdown is ON! In just two days, we’ll come together for the 45th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Sickle Cell Anemia & Tim Simpkins 1 Mile!

For 45 years, our community has continued to move forward raising awareness, supporting individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease, and advocating for a brighter tomorrow.
And this Saturday, we move together again.

❤️ DON’T COME ALONE!
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your coworkers. Bring your church family. Bring your TEAM!
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Jake Gaither Community Center
801 Bragg Drive | Tallahassee, FL 32305
👟 Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time!
Register at FastestRaceInTown.com
Every registration. Every step. Every voice. It all matters.
Together, we keep moving. Together, we find a cure. ❤️

09/08/2026

❤️ 4 DAYS TO GO — WHY WE RUN.
We run for the warriors.
We walk for the families.
We show up for greater awareness.
We keep moving for a brighter tomorrow.
For 45 years, the Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. has brought our community together through this 5K—and every step represents someone affected by sickle cell disease.
This Saturday, we take those steps together. ❤️👟
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Jake Gaither Recreation Center
801 Bragg Drive, Tallahassee, FL
Who are YOU running or walking for? Tell us in the comments. ❤️
Register: fastestraceintown.com