Annual Warriors convention
The Annual Sickle Cell Warriors Convention is the premier national gathering of the sickle cell community, drawing together individuals living with sickle cell disease (also known as “warriors”), caregivers, advocates, researchers, healthcare providers, and nonprofit leaders from across the country. This event serves as the heartbeat of the Consortium’s mission - uniting lived experience with research, policy, and care through education, empowerment, and connection.
Held each summer at a destination venue, the convention offers a dynamic and family-centered environment where warriors of all ages and their support networks find both valuable resources and deep, authentic community.
The Convention is more than a conference, it’s "A Sickle Cell Family Reunion" designed to celebrate the deep, unbreakable bonds that form within the sickle cell community. Whether you are a warrior, caregiver, sibling, parent, advocate, or health ally, this event is your space. Your family. Your reunion.
why it matters
The Annual Sickle Cell Warriors Convention isn’t just an event, it’s a lifeline for many families who often face isolation, stigma, and limited access to information and care. It represents:
- Empowerment through education
- Connection through shared experience
- Healing through creativity and culture
- Transformation through action and service
Every year, the convention becomes a place where warriors feel seen, supported, and celebrated - a true “family reunion” of courage, community, and hope.