Could you be our next Teen Ambassador? SCDAA is searching for the newest members of our team to represent their generation and the sickle cell community through advocacy. Teens with sickle cell disease are encouraged to apply and can be nominated by an SCDAA member organization, their parents, or community.
Click here to apply!
Eligibility:
- Must be between 13-17 years of age
- Must have sickle cell disease (verification required)
Prizes:
- Crowned SCDAA Teen Ambassador for two years
- Speaking role at the 2021 SCDAA National Convention opening ceremony and other events
- Two tickets to a concert of your choice in your hometown
- $500 shopping spree
- Back to school treasure chest (may include: school supplies, book bag, electronics etc.)
- Photo shoot courtesy of SCDAA
Top three contestants will receive a conciliatory prize
Applications Due: April 29, 2021
History and Purpose
The SCDAA National Child/Teen Ambassador Competition, formally the Poster Child Contest, started in 1976 with 8-year-old Bridgette Earby of Oakland, California.
The role of the National Teen Ambassador is to serve as a Goodwill Ambassador by:
- Making public appearances on behalf of SCDAA.
- Acting as an emissary to various public officials.
- Being a positive example and role model to other teens and others with sickle cell disease.
- Educating the public and assisting in securing public and private sector support for the SCDAA mission.
Benefits of being appointed the National Teen Ambassador include exposure through public appearances, public service announcements, news releases, brochures, posters and other promotional related materials, travel stipends to the SCDAA National Conventions during his/her reign and two tickets to a concert of the Ambassador’s choice in his/her hometown.
The National Teen Ambassador reigns for two years, beginning in the month of October with the official coronation taking place at SCDAA’s Annual National Convention.
Click here to complete the application.