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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 July 17th, 2025, via our regular zoom meeting link.
Time: 6pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Topic: Accolades, Recent challenges.
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.
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.
We would like to sat a special Thank you to everyone who took the time out to support for World Sickle Cell day and make our blood drive a success. Your Heroic acts are what makes a difference.
Support our next sponsored Drive and help a student earn scholarship dollars.
Date: 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
Red Night Out
Sickle Cell Fundraiser and silent auction
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo will host a Fundraiser and Silent Auction at the vibrant and elegant Ciao Ciao 1368 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, NY. This special evening is designed to raise critical funds to support our ongoing advocacy efforts, educational programs, and support services for individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease.
Our goal is to bring the community together for a night of unity, awareness, and generosity. The event will feature a carefully curated silent auction, entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, and meaningful stories shared by those directly impacted by Sickle Cell. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on unique items and experiences, network with community leaders, and show their support for a life-changing cause.
Support our cause!!! Make a donation today, and we will ship you our latest edition of the SCWB magazine.
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
SCWB event highlights
Donate to our fundraiser
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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