Fredericksburg Sickle Cell Association

11/11/2025

Your participation in clinical trials helps researchers develop new sickle cell treatments and gives you access to breakthrough treatments before they are available to the public. Our Clinical Trial Finder offers a comprehensive list of local research opportunities for warriors. To find a clinical trial near you, visit: https://buff.ly/D7wYAsJ

11/09/2025

Sign up for the SCDAA and MedicAlert pilot program to streamline your care in the emergency room. When you are a participant, all you need to do during a sickle cell crisis is present your Smart Medical ID Card to the emergency room staff, who can then easily access the information they need to start your treatment. Learn more and register today: https://buff.ly/V1cLohm

10/30/2025

10/23/2025

10/18/2025

10/13/2025

Take a few moments to breathe, release tension, and visualize calm flowing through your body. This gentle breathing exercise is designed especially for sickle cell warriors — to ease stress, restore balance, and remind you of your inner strength. 🌿💪🏾

10/12/2025

10/11/2025

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Edward Donnell Ivy, spoke with NBC4 in Washington, D.C., this week about the challenges of sickle cell disease. He contributed to a tragic and touching story about Candis King, a fifteen-year-old from Virginia who died from sickle cell complications. Candis' mother is Virginia Delegate Candi Mundon King, D-23rd District, who has co-sponsored several bills related to sickle cell disease that have become law in recent years. She said, "The more we research, the more we invest, the more we can save families from the pain we’re experiencing." Watch the news report: https://buff.ly/FLzQdpn

10/10/2025