Blood donations from Black donors can help save lives! Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects about 100,000 Americans, most of whom are of African descent. Blood from donors of similar race and ethnicity can help reduce health problems during a blood transfusion. Watch to learn more:

This special report on sickle cell disease explores the promise and challenges of new therapies. This is editorially independent content produced with support from Vertex Pharmaceuticals trib.al/1QxYLm4

Meet James Griffin, a #Warrior & #PublishedAuthor with #SickleCellDisease. This #SickleCellAwarenessMonth, we're launching a photoblog series to elevate and humanize the powerful stories of members of the SCD community, like James. Read his story here: scdcwi.org/scdc-wi-commun…

Calling all people with #scd who have #givenbirth in the past 2 years! Check out this #researchopportunity & contact Elizabeth Borto at [email protected] to see if you are eligible to participate in this study Medical College of Wisconsin Children's Wisconsin 🏥 Froedtert Northwestern

ASH RC Data Hub Accurately Confirms SCD Diagnosis Type: ow.ly/BCJx50Un0Cl #ASH24 #SickleCell #ConquerSCD

Team #sicklecellwisconsin representing at #ASH24 annual meeting. Proud to share our research, connect with colleagues, and explore the latest breakthroughs in #sicklecell. Medical College of Wisconsin Children's Wisconsin 🏥 ASH ASH Research Collaborative

#FlashbackFriday Last month, we celebrated the holidays with our amazing #sicklecellcommunity! It was a heartwarming day filled with laughter, connection & joy. Thank u to everyone who joined us &made the event so special. Children's Wisconsin 🏥 #sicklecellawareness #sicklecellwarriors

Compensation update: Participants will receive $40 instead of $35

Individuals with #SickleCellDisease (SCD) often require routine blood transfusions to manage pain, prevent complications & maintain their quality of life. Learn more about the importance of blood donations for individuals with #SCD from American Red Cross redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/b…

February is Heart Month. Did you know that people with SCD face an increased risk of high blood pressure and other heart-related complications? Protecting your heart is essential—take steps toward better heart health with this helpful guide from the CDC: buff.ly/4jVLM07

#FlashbackFriday to our amazing time at the #BlackHistoryMonthHealthEvent hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin. Honored to be part of a powerful celebration of community & history. We're committed to working alongside our neighbors to raise #SCDawareness in WI. Children's Wisconsin 🏥 Medical College of Wisconsin

📢 2 Scholarships for #Students with #SickleCellDisease! 🎓 💰$1,000 from GladysStreetFoundation. Apply Jan 2nd-Mar 31st! form.jotform.com/25032655474205… 📍WI Residents: Scholarship for Sickle Cell Patients. Apply Mar 5-Apr 17! learnmore.scholarsapply.org/sicklecellwi/?… Children's Wisconsin 🏥 Froedtert UW Health

Happy #WorldSocialWorkDay! Celebrating Nicole & Barb, our amazing social worker & community navigator, for their unwavering support & compassion for our pediatric sickle cell families. Thank you for your tireless dedication! #SocialWork #SickleCellAwareness Children's Wisconsin 🏥

#FlashbackFriday shoutout to our amazing hematologists, Dr. Brandow, Dr. Remiker & Dr. Azul, on #NationalDoctorsDay! Thanks for your dedication to #sicklecelldisease patients! 💪 Children's Wisconsin 🏥 Medical College of Wisconsin

Amanda Brandow DO. Congratulations on Your Alaafia Lifetime Award. Thank you for being a beacon of hope and a force for positive change. This recognition is well-deserved, and we are proud to stand with you in the continued work toward justice, healing, and empowerment.