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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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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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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 July 16, 2026
Location: Hybrid- Via zoom & 2495 Main street suite 434
Time: 6pm - 7pm
With Special guest Capri a representative of Pfizer for rare.
If you have any questions, please feel free to send us a message.
The Sickle Cell support group is sponsored to you by
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Sickle Cell Initiative Blood drives with our partners at The American Redcross of WNY.
Save the date! Roll up your sleeves this September for our September awareness month blood drive . More details to come!
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.
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!
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 7th Annual 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, Wegmans, Steve meats and Bluebird bio – your partnership makes this work possible.
We also want to recognize SCTPN for coming out, representing, and standing with us today. Your presence truly shows the power of unity within the Sickle Cell community.
Together, we walk not only in awareness, but in strength, hope, and resilience.
#SCWB #SickleCellAwareness #WalkLikeWarriors
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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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