There are over 100,000 sickle cell warriors in the United States, but many people suffer in silence. Creating a more understanding society starts here, with one simple yet powerful tool: Your story. Speaking up about sickle cell helps health care providers understand the urgency of pain crises, helps legislators, pharmaceutical companies, and scientists understand why funding research and treatment is so important and helps the newest generation of sickle cell warriors know they are not alone and that their voices are being heard… and acted on. SCDAA is proud to help amplify the voices of the sickle cell community.