Dates: September 15–16, 2026
Location: Long Beach Marriott | 111 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA

Join us for the 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Sickle Cell Disease Educational Seminar, a free educational event designed to empower, educate, and connect the Hispanic and Latinx community impacted by sickle cell disease (SCD)!

This seminar will bring together individuals living with SCD, family members, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and community leaders to share the latest medical knowledge, lived experiences, and valuable resources that promote healthier lives and stronger communities.

Seminar Highlights:

• Learn how genetics and country of origin influence sickle cell disease within Hispanic and Latinx communities.
• Gain self-advocacy skills to become an informed and empowered partner in your healthcare.
• Hear inspiring stories from sickle cell warriors representing different ages and life stages.
• Explore the latest advances in transformative therapies, gene therapies, and clinical trials.
• Learn how to successfully transition from pediatric to adult healthcare.
• Participate in specialized sessions focused on men’s health and women’s health in sickle cell disease.
• Discover the important role nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits play in managing SCD.
• Connect with patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community organizations dedicated to building a stronger, more informed sickle cell community.

This event is more than just an educational seminar—it is an opportunity to learn, connect, inspire, share experiences, and strengthen a supportive network for the Hispanic and Latinx community.

We look forward to welcoming you as we continue building a future filled with greater knowledge, hope, advocacy, and opportunities for everyone living with sickle cell disease!