The Partners of the Sickle Cell Consortium are excited to present the 9th Annual Sickle Cell Warriors Convention (also known as the Sickle Cell Disease Patient & Educational Symposium). First held in 2013, this Convention was designed as the 'family reunion" for sickle cell families. Now in our 9th year, the Convention has expanded to include a sickle cell Trait Track, a Mens Track, a Young Adult (age 16-22), and a Children (age 6-15) Track. The Annual Sickle Cell Disease Patient & Family Educational Symposium is the only national sickle cell convention designed, created, and hosted entirely by the sickle cell patient and family community.

We are excited to bring back the successful elements of the last two virtual convention, along with new plans to ensure that sickle cell patients and caregivers are presented with a well-rounded experience that maintains the aspects of the Warriors Convention that make it unique.

Unfortunately, Covid-19 has brought the world to a standstill. This, however, has not stopped us from coordinating with our partners to host exceptional events and provide abundant resources and opportunities to grow and develop strong warrior families and advocates. The sickle cell community has experienced extreme hardship and endured both mental and physical isolation and exhaustion. We have grown through this adversity and strengthened in our resolve to become stronger leaders, bolder advocates, and patient experts in our disease. Prepare to join us for THE WARRIOR RESET: TAKING BACK OUR HEALTH. July 20-24, 2022.