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2026 Program & Event calendar
Thank you for being a part of the Sickle Cell warriors community. Here is the 2026 event calendar. Please note that these tentative dates are subject to change. Please keep in touch for updates.
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If you disagree with these terms you may write us in an email message. Thank you!
SCWB Sickle Cell Monthly 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://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFk8poNF12aQQHjOl0NN1GjwibdfMx_CZc50DRpUq2_kobqw/viewform?usp=header
The next meeting will take place November 19, 2026
Location: Via zoom
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
If you have any questions, please feel free to send us a message.
The Sickle Cell support group 2026 is sponsored to you by
Sickle Cell Initiative Blood drives with our partners at The American Redcross of WNY.
Roll up your sleeves this November 17, 2026, for our In-Memory of Blood Drive. You can help us make a meaningful impact right here in Buffalo by donating blood in memory of Jessica McKinley, Jasmine Parker, Kyler Faulker, and Taylar Harris.
Please join Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo for a special blood drive honoring and remembering these and other courageous sickle cell warriors in our Buffalo community who have touched our lives and inspired us through their strength and resilience.
Appointments available at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BUFFALONY or call 1-800-RED CROSS. 1 in 3 African American Donors are a best blood match for patients with sickle cell disease. All are invited to come save lives with us!
Holiday Vendor fest is coming to SCWB
Friday, December 4, 2026
3:00 PM
SCWB Space, 2495 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214
Calling all makers, small businesses, and creators! Display and sell your goods, showcase your business, and be part of a community event that makes an impact. Shoppers, come find unique gifts and handmade items while supporting local businesses and a great cause.
Vendor fee: $50 per table
Interested in vending? Fill out the Vendor
Interest Form: https://forms.gle/CWPgsvN8gVeYbx1YA
(Completing the form doesn’t guarantee a space. Details and registration info will go out once we see how many vendors are interested.)
Shop. Support. Make a difference.
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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.
A Huge Thank you to you all!
On behalf of Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo, we want to sincerely thank everyone who joined us for the 8th Annual Infinite Impact Sickle Cell Awareness Walk! Your presence, energy, and support mean the world to our community.
To everyone who donated, supported our raffle fundraiser, and contributed right on-site during the walk – we are beyond grateful for your generosity. Every contribution helps us continue our mission of spreading awareness, providing support, and fighting for better care.
A special thank you to our amazing sponsors:
Vertex, Pfizer, Blue Bird Bio, Red Cross, and Novo Nordisk, Neo-immune tech, and Steves meats – your partnership makes this work possible.
Together, we walk not only in awareness, but in strength, hope, and resilience.
#SCWB #SickleCellAwareness #WalkLikeWarriors
SCWB event highlights
SCWB'S New Hub space
Empower
Growth
SCWB space and resource hub
a place where advocacy, education, and support come together under one roof. This space is designed to empower individuals living with sickle cell disease, provide resources for caregivers, and serve as a hub for community education and wellness programs.
From support groups and mental health workshops to educational sessions and advocacy initiatives, our new center is a home for connection, learning, and growth. We look forward to expanding our programs, building partnerships, and continuing our mission to strengthen and uplift the sickle cell community in Buffalo and beyond.
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