South Central PA Sickle Cell Council

05/30/2026

Today was amazing and, at one point, it brought tears to my eyes.

Thank you to our speakers, volunteers, sponsor Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Men In The Kitchen Restaurant & Lounge for the amazing meal and space. Your support helped make this a meaningful and impactful day for our sickle cell community. ❤️

05/30/2026

COME OUT THIS MORNING

We will have a representative flying in from Chicago to discuss gene therapy for sickle cell disease and provide important educational information that could impact our community.

In addition, we’ll have a nurse practitioner from Penn State Health speaking, along with other impactful guest speakers sharing information on mental health, donor awareness, and personal experiences.

* A free buffet meal will also be provided for all attendees.*

We would love to see you there and encourage you to bring family or friends who may benefit from this important conversation.

05/29/2026

Excited to have the amazing Taylor J. Bryant as a guest speaker tomorrow.

She will be speaking on the impact that medical trauma and health diagnoses can have on an individual’s mental health, and why emotional wellness is such an important part of the healing journey.

05/28/2026

Today was hard. I visited an 8th grader in the hospital fighting the unbearable pain of sickle cell disease after 6 weeks in the hospital. No child should have to endure this.

This is why awareness, advocacy, education, and support matter. Sickle cell is real. The pain is real. Families need compassion, resources, research, and a community that stands with them.

Every conversation, donation, and act of support makes a difference. We will keep fighting for our warriors and making sure their voices are heard.

05/22/2026

05/12/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 30th from 11AM–1PM for a FREE community event focused on Vertex Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease.

Hear an educational presentation from Vertex Patient Educator Jordan McDowell, followed by inspiring guest speakers discussing sickle cell care, kidney donation, and mental health awareness.

Meal provided by Men In The Kitchen Restaurant & Lounge

Hosted by South Central PA Sickle Cell Council

05/05/2026

I’m excited to be here today at Susquehanna High School.

Susquehanna is where I graduated from, so this is especially dear to my heart. It means even more because I know a sickle cell warrior from this school.

Susquehanna Township School District

04/15/2026

BOWL FOR A WARRIOR 🎳

We’re bringing the energy back for our 26th Annual Bowling Party….and you don’t want to miss this one! (THIS SATURDAY)

📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 ABC Lanes North, Harrisburg

For just $25, you get:
✔️ Bowling
✔️ Shoes
✔️ Food & Beverages

If you can not make it - DONATE A TICKET

This isn’t just a fun day out , it’s about showing up for our warriors and supporting the mission of the South Central PA Sickle Cell Council 💪🏾❤️

🎟️ Sickle Cell clients bowl FREE

if you or someone you know would like to attend, reach out!

Let’s pack the lanes, build community, and keep making an impact together.

📞 Tickets: (717) 829-3210
🌐 www.scpascc.org

02/10/2026

We’re excited about our upcoming Stronger Together: Health & Wellness Summit and the wonderful community members who have already registered as vendors.

If your organization or business offers health, wellness, or community resources and you’re interested in being a vendor, please inbox me for details.