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2025 Event calender
Thank you for being a part of the Sickle Cell warriors community. Here is the 2025 event calendar. Please note that these tentative dates are subject to change. Please keep in touch for updates.
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Buffalo Sickle Cell Support Group
The Sickle Cell Support group meetings- will take place every 3rd Thursday of the month via zoom or in-person.
We ask that you register to be a part of the group and receive monthly updates.
Meeting times: 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/U87it3DprWZN4aE49
The next meeting will take place June 19th, 2025, which is also World Sickle Cell Day.
We will not be meeting at our regular time. This is an in-person event.
Time: 1pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Delevan Grider community center
More details Below!
If you have any questions, please feel free to send us a message.
Links to programs
Support group sign-up form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFk8poNF12aQQHjOl0NN1GjwibdfMx_CZc50DRpUq2_kobqw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Transitions group sign-up form link:
https://forms.gle/4GkZezLsoAXU9oz46
Please check the schedule first to make sure we are meeting.
World Sickle Cell Day Special edition support group celebration
Purpose: The World Sickle Cell Day Support Group Celebration is an event dedicated to honoring the memory of individuals who have succumbed to sickle cell disease and to celebrating the resilience of those affected. The celebration aims to provide families with a joyful and enriching experience, acknowledging the challenges posed by the disease.
Event Highlights:
Tribute to Warriors
Health and Wellness Activities
Nutritional Workshops
Therapeutic Services
Educational Engagement
Interactive Learning Games
Resource Distribution
Registration is Now closed!! Thank you for your participation.
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The Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo, along with dedicated volunteers, proudly participated in the 49th Annual Juneteenth celebration this past weekend. Together, they marched to honor freedom and spread vital awareness about Sickle Cell disease within our community. This event serves as a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of those affected by this condition. Thank you to everyone who joined us in this important cause!
Sickle Cell Initiative Blood drives with our partners at The American Redcross of WNY.
Partnering with the American Redcross has been very beneficial to Sickle cell warriors Worldwide. the initiatives work to ensure the best blood donor match for individuals impacted by Sickle Cell disease who often rely on blood transfusions to treat symptoms of the disease.
This summer SCWB and the Red Cross of WNY will host two Sickle Cell Blood drives and we are asking for your support. See details below.
June 19, 2025- World Sickle Cell Day Blood drive, In honor of Warriors that we have lost to complications with Sickle Cell Disease.
Location: Delvan Grider Community Center
Time: 10:00 am- 4:00pm
Register to Donate: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BUFFALONY
July 12, 2025- Sickle Cell blood drive
Location: Delevan Grider Community Center
Time: 9:00 am-2:00pm
Register here to Donate: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BUFFALONY
DKY 1 in 3 African American donors are a match for patients with sickle cell disease? New blood donors are urgently needed! Roll-up your sleeves for patients with Sickle Cell disease.
Together we can make a difference.
Appts appreciated. Download Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (Sponsor Code: BUFFALO or BUFFALOSTATE).
#SickleCellAwareness #sicklecellwarrior #blooddonorssavelives
#AmericanRedCross #SickleCellIniative
Donating 1 pint of blood can save up to 3 lives #1pint3lives.
You can give whole blood or plasma. Use the link below to support
SCWB's American Red Cross WNY Community Blood Drives and
help save lives today!
SCWB Blood link: https://rcblood.org/4bYnNbq
June 19th World Sickle Cell Day Blood drive results. Thank you again to all of our donors and volunteers. If you missed this opportunity, please use our blood link to schedule for the next upcoming drive.
The 6th annual walk for education turned out to be our most successful walk yet, thanks to all of our warriors, caregivers, volunteers, and more, who took their time out to support this event.
We hope that you all will participate in the Walk Like Warriors 7th Annual Walk 9/6/2025 and help us continue to honor National Sickle Cell awareness month and Sickle Cell warriors worldwide. Visit our Walk like Warrior's page for more information or to register today: https://www.scwbuffalo.org/event-details-registration/walk-like-warriors-7th-annual-sickle-cell-awareness-walk
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SCWB has stood on its commitment to create changes for the Sickle Cell community of Buffalo and WNY. We have spent years volunteering our time to ensure that our families and warriors receive, the support, educational resources and easier access to healthcare that they deserve. each year we continue to shine the light on Sickle cell and highlight the importance of education and awareness for Sickle cell disease. We can only continue our mission with the support and dedication from our community members.
Thank you in advance for your support!
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