CONVENTION TRACKS

Too often underrepresented in chronic illness spaces, the Men’s Track is a safe, affirming space for:

 

• Male warriors and caregivers

 

• Fathers of warriors

 

• Brothers, partners, and allies

 

• Discussions address masculinity and illness, fatherhood, mental health, and advocacy that offers a unique platform for honest connection, strength, and healing among men in the community.

For warriors who have undergone curative therapies like bone marrow or stem cell transplants, the Post-Transplant

 

Track offers:

 

• Support on recovery and long-term care

 

• Guidance on identity and survivorship

 

• Community with fellow post-transplant warriors

 

• Space for sharing personal journeys and reclaiming purpose

 

• This track honors the evolving stories of warriors who are thriving beyond the disease.

Our Young Adult Track serves warriors and caregivers aged 13–25, offering a powerful blend of:

 

• Leadership and self-advocacy workshops

 

• College and career guidance

 

• Peer mentoring and community-building

 

• Real talk sessions on relationships, independence, and mental health

 

• This track fosters identity, confidence, and the readiness to lead—in life and in the fight for health equity.

The Trait Track is an educational and advocacy-focused path for individuals with sickle cell trait and their families. It provides:

 

• Clarification of the risks, myths, and realities of trait

 

• Insights into reproductive health and family planning

 

• Resources to inform trait carriers and empower communities

 

• With rising awareness of complications tied to trait, this track supports prevention, preparation, and powerful conversations.

Children's Track I: SC3 Kids & Children's Track II: SC3 Next Generation

 

​Young children (ages 5–11 and 12-15) can engage in our vibrant Children’s Track, filled with:

 

• Art therapy and interactive play

 

• Story time with warrior heroes

 

• Movement and mindfulness sessions

 

• Age-appropriate education on the sickle cell journey

 

This is more than childcare—it’s a nurturing, inclusive experience where kids can learn, play, and belong.