The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) serves as the nation's headquarters for sickle cell disease support and advocacy & the search for a cure.

Baltimore, MD
Joined July 2009
Thank you to @beamtx and @csl for sponsoring our 54th Annual National Convention, happening now in Concord, North Carolina. We appreciate your support! #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA2026
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Day Three is here! How are you planning to make the most of our final day in North Carolina? Let us know in the comments! #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA2026
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Thank you to @cvshealth, @genetix_biotx and @sanofi for sponsoring our 54th Annual National Convention, happening now in Concord, North Carolina. We appreciate your support! #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA2026
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Day Two of convention is flying by! Check out this snippet from today's "Summit on Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies." Sebastien Beauzile joined our medical experts on stage to share how the treatment has impacted him. @ASH_hematology @ASHCollab #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA2026
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Good morning! 🌞 Day Two of the 54th Annual National Convention is here. What are you most excited about today? Let us know in the comments! #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA2026
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Thank you @VertexPharma for sponsoring our 54th Annual National Convention, happening now in Concord, North Carolina. We appreciate your support! #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA2026
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Do you want to help shape the future of treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD)? Please take our 10-minute EL-PFDD survey for sickle cell warriors and caregivers ➡️ buff.ly/DKcBf62
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Joining us this week at convention? Make sure to say hi to our staff and volunteers! Anyone wearing an “Ask Me” pin is here to help. You can also review our FAQs here ➡️ buff.ly/kOCUR7u #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA2026
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Welcome to North Carolina! Registration is open and Day One of convention has begun. 🎉 View our online program book ➡️ buff.ly/bG48b4R #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA2026
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Tomorrow, the 54th Annual National Convention kicks into full gear! 🤩 We are here in Concord, North Carolina, and ready for the next few days of education, connection and fun. Drop us a comment and let us know what you’re looking forward to the most? #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA2026
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Thank you @agiospharma for sponsoring our 54th Annual National Convention, starting tomorrow in Concord, North Carolina. We appreciate your support! #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA26
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Convention week is here! 🙌 We can't wait to see you on Thursday. Haven't completed your registration yet? Online registration is still open, and onsite registration will open on Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET. 🔗 bit.ly/scdaa26 #SCDAAHOPE #SCDAA26
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Our mood when the 54th Annual National Convention is just ONE WEEK away! 🤩 Will we see you in Concord, North Carolina, next week? It's not too late to join us. Complete your registration today ➡️ bit.ly/scdaa26 #SCDAAHOPE #SickleCellDisease
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Thank you to Visionary Sponsor @novonordisk for supporting our 54th Annual National Convention, coming up October 15-17, in Concord, North Carolina. We are grateful for your dedication to our education and advocacy efforts. Learn more about convention ➡️ bit.ly/scdaa26
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🚨 The 54th Annual National Convention is less than TWO WEEKS away! It is not too late to join us. Everyone is welcome to explore the latest in SCD, make new connections and explore our 2026 theme of HOPE. Don't forget to complete your registration! 🔗 bit.ly/scdaa26
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Sickle Cell Awareness Month ends today, but our mission continues. 🌙🩸💪 Thank you to everyone who joined us over the past month! Let's keep that energy going as we turn to a new page on our calendars. Sickle cell awareness matters – 365 days a year. #SickleCellMatters
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Thank you to Legacy Sponsor @pfizer for supporting our 54th Annual National Convention, coming up October 15-17, in Concord, North Carolina. We greatly appreciate your contribution to educating and inspiring the sickle cell community. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/scdaa26
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The 54th Annual National Convention is just around the corner! Here's another sneak peek at our programming 🫣 Meet keynote speaker Julie Makani, MD, PhD, FRCP, FTAS. Mark your calendar and get ready to join us October 15-17 in Concord, North Carolina ➡️ buff.ly/9BH9xZa
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Happening tomorrow! Make sure to join us at 2 p.m. ET for our 2026 SCDA Masterclass Series - Part One: Chronic or Acute? Rethinking the Approach to Sickle Cell Disease Care. 🔗 buff.ly/LrQyFS0
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#SickleCellAwarenessMonth is almost over — let’s take action together! 🩸 💪 Help us meet our goal for our annual blood drive. So far, we have 15 pledges, but we need your help to reach our goal of 100. Make a pledge today ➡️ buff.ly/aJc9o4S
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