Supporting September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to educate about SCD and the need for research and treatments.

This bill expresses support for designating September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. The purpose is 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 significant complications and a reduced life expectancy. The bill highlights the importance of raising awareness and promoting programs to address sickle cell disease and related conditions.

Supporting September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to educate about SCD and the need for research and treatments.

This bill expresses support for designating September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. The purpose is 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 significant complications and a reduced life expectancy. The bill highlights the importance of raising awareness and promoting programs to address sickle cell disease and related conditions.