Shine The Light 2026

Awareness

help spread the word about sickle cell disease

Education

learn about the impact of sickle cell disease

Hope

find out about research for new treatments and a universal cure

COMING SOON!

WHAT’S HAPPENING TO
SHINE THE LIGHT IN 2026

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CONNECTICUT

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DELAWARE

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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MAINE

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MARYLAND

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MASSACHUSETTS

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

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NEW JERSEY

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NEW YORK

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PENNSYLVANIA

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PUERTO RICO

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RHODE ISLAND

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

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VERMONT

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VIRGINIA

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WEST VIRGINIA

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BEYOND THE NORTHEAST REGION

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