Supporting the designation of September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to educate about SCD and promote research and treatments.

This bill expresses support for designating September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. It aims to educate communities about sickle cell disease, emphasizing the need for research, early detection, effective treatments, and preventative care. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder affecting an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States, with severe complications including anemia, strokes, and chronic pain. The bill highlights the importance of awareness and the need for innovative therapies and patient access to treatments.

Supporting the designation of September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to educate about SCD and promote research and treatments.

This bill expresses support for designating September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. It aims to educate communities about sickle cell disease, emphasizing the need for research, early detection, effective treatments, and preventative care. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder affecting an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States, with severe complications including anemia, strokes, and chronic pain. The bill highlights the importance of awareness and the need for innovative therapies and patient access to treatments.