Upcoming Events.

STRIVE
Oct
4
to Dec 31

STRIVE

Next Step STRIVE is a FREE tutoring and mentorship program for Boston area teens, ages 13-18, with a chronic illness. This program will be hosted in-person and online this Fall.

Get one-on-one help with your homework from local college students, make new friends, learn from young adults living with a chronic illness, and get support from a community of peers who “get it”.

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State of Sickle Cell Care in MA
Jul
13

State of Sickle Cell Care in MA

Intro

State of Sickle Cell Care in MA

Baystate Health Education Center
361 Whitney Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040

Learn More

Register Here

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Learn2Swim
Jun
24
to Aug 12

Learn2Swim

Intro

Learn2Swim

Swim lessons for children ages 6-16 living with SCD.

Learn More

Register Here

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Symposium 2024 - Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Jun
15

Symposium 2024 - Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

Intro

Registration Required - Read More and Register Below

Downtown Providence Marriott 
9:00am - 9:30 am Registration
9:30 am- 1:00 pm Talks on Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease and Patient/ Family Panel

Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Slater Park in Pawtucket
(Specifically the Dagget Farm area of the park)

There will be food, drinks, games and information from all our community-based organizations 

Registration:

Register To Attend Here - English

Register To Attend Here - Spanish

Register To Attend Here - French Creole

Register To Attend Here - Portuguese

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2024 Next Step Spring Campference for Young Adults Living With Sickle Cell
Apr
5
to Apr 7

2024 Next Step Spring Campference for Young Adults Living With Sickle Cell

Next Step is hosting their annual Spring Campference for young adults living with sickle cell disease from Friday, April 5th to Sunday, April 7th at the Le Meridien Hotel in Cambridge, MA. This FREE Next Step Campference is open to young people, ages 18-29.

Part camp, part conference, our 3-day Spring Campference fosters friendships and community with peers who “get it.” At a Next Step Campference, you can:

  • Engage in educational workshops

  • Recharge with new friends

  • Join the music and art mayhem

  • Create fun, life-changing moments

  • Empower yourself with information and resources

Sounds good?! Spots for our Spring Campference program for young people living with sickle cell fill up fast so we encourage you to submit your application below as soon as possible to secure your spot!

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