Declaring Solidarity and Welcoming All

Sickle Cell Warriors!

We are the largest patient-run sickle cell disease advocacy nonprofit in the world, with over 25,000 members (and growing)

Patient-Focused Nonprofit Generating Awareness About Sickle Cell Disease, a genetic disorder that primarily affects BIPOC minorities

Welcome to Sickle Cell Warriors™, Inc.

Warriors,

We Made It!

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The World Marks Sickle Cell Day in June!

Our Time to Shine!

World Sickle Cell Day on June 19th

World Sickle Cell Day

Don’t call me a sickler, I am a warrior!

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The Benefits of Aromatherapy

Research on the effectiveness of aromatherapy — the therapeutic use of essential oils extracted from plants — is limited. However, some studies have shown that aromatherapy might have health benefits, including: Relief from anxiety and depression. Improved quality of life, particularly for people with chronic health conditions. Smaller studies suggest that aromatherapy with lavender oil may help: Make…

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10th annual sickle cell disease therapeutics conference poster

SCW & GBT Livestream

10th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics Conference September 15, 2021 9 am – 4 pm EST Visit the SCW Facebook page to join the GBT Livestream Sickle Cell Warriors, Inc. (SCW) and (Global Blood Therapeutics) GBT partner to host the annual Livestream of the 2021 Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics Conference (SCDTC). Firstly, learn about the…

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Learn more about the Hibiscus Study

Learn more about the Hibiscus Study Clinical trials are critical to finding new or improved treatments for diseases. By participating in a clinical trial for sickle cell disease (SCD), you could help researchers better understand the disease or find new treatments that can be given to SCD patients in the future. About the Hibiscus Study™…

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We are the innovators of the term Sickle Cell Warrior© a word that has been adopted by patients all over the globe.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide education, awareness, empowerment, advocacy, research access & support for those living with sickle cell disease. We do this through digital media, events, and conferences. We help to amplify the voices of patients, caregivers, and families battling this genetic rare disease.

Share Your Story

First of all, if sickle cell has touched your life in any way, you are a warrior. Are you a sickle cell warrior living life to the fullest regardless of sickle cell? Are you a mother, father, or grandparent caring for a sickle cell warrior? Are you in school, working or managing a household? Would you like the your sickle cell story featured on this website?

Written by Warriors for Warriors 

SCW has the largest peer-curated online collection of articles dealing with the personal nature of sickle cell disease. 

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We work with incredible organizations around the world.

  • SCW is credentialed founded member of the Sickle Cell Community Consortium
  • Co-Founders of the Annual Sickle Cell Warriors Convention
  • Proud member of the Sickle Cell Disease Coalition

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