World Sickle Cell Day is June 19!

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Awareness

help spread the word about sickle cell disease

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Education

learn about the impact of sickle cell disease

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Hope

find out about research for new treatments and a universal cure

WHAT’S HAPPENING TO
SHINE THE LIGHT IN 2026

Click a state below to discover local events and happenings.

Johns Hopkins Dome, Baltimore, Illuminated in Red, courtesy of Johns Hopkins Medicine

M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Illuminated in Red, courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens

Shine the Light on Sickle Cell Stories & Poetry Slam, Newark, Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey

World Sickle Cell Day Blood Drive, Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo

World Sickle Cell Day Community Event, Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo

City Hall, Philadelphia, Illuminated in Red

Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs Halo, Philadelphia, Illuminated in Red, courtesy of Penn Medicine

Franklin Square Fountain, Philadelphia, Illuminated in Red

Lincoln Balcony, Ballroom at the Ben, Philadelphia, Illuminated in Red, courtesy of Jefferson Health

One Liberty Place, Philadelphia, Illuminated in Red

Pyramid Club, Philadelphia, Illuminated in Red

Symphony House Condominiums, Philadelphia, Illuminated in Red

Xfinity Mobile Arena (formerly Wells Fargo Arena), Philadelphia, Illuminated in Red

INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH SCD IN THE U.S.

HOSPITALIZATIONS ANNUALLY DUE TO SCD IN THE U.S.

NEW DRUGS APPROVED BY FDA SINCE 2017

GENE THERAPIES APPROVED BY THE FDA