STAC - Sickle Cell Trait Awareness Campaign: CA

03/10/2026

Mental health is health. Let's talk about it 💜

Join our Men's Conversation focused on mental health and wellness for men living with Sickle Cell Disease. A safe space for real talk and genuine support.

📅 Tuesday, March 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00-8:00 PM PST
💻 Virtual

Contact Dorian Archie for the link.

03/09/2026

Advocacy meets innovation 💜

This Thursday, join guest speaker Nevaeh Gutierrez for a special session on CA SCD Advocacy Day and learn about Terumo's role in Sickle Cell care.

📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ 6:30-8:30 PM PST
💻 Virtual

Contact Joan Green or Trinesha White for the link.

03/09/2026

Antelope Valley - Your voice matters in the fight for better SCD care 💜

Join guest speaker Chase Jamale as we prepare for CA SCD Advocacy Day. Learn how to make your voice heard and advocate for the Sickle Cell community at the state level.

📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 6:30-8:30 PM PST
💻 Virtual

Contact Georgeanna or Cynthia Davalos for the link.

03/07/2026

Join Cayenne Wellness Center for our first annual CA SCD Advocacy Day at the California State Capitol (1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814) on the West Side of the Capitol.

This is a powerful opportunity for sickle cell warriors, caregivers, loved ones, and healthcare professionals to unite, learn simple ways to advocate, and help elevate the needs of the SCD community through shared priorities and collective action.

Transportation is self-provided, and the first 100 people to register will receive two nights of hotel assistance.

Our goal is bold: 400 voices showing up for change.

Learn More Here: http://cayennewellness.org/advocacy-day?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_a40ljv9oya

03/06/2026

As a Warrior, finding stable housing shouldn't be a journey you take alone. 🏠🧡

Lennea Nevels, Cayenne's Compassionate Housing Navigator, is here to guide, advocate, and open doors for YOU.

🔍 Housing Search
📋 Application Assistance
🤝 Client Advocacy
🗺️ Resource Navigation
🚨 Emergency Housing Solutions

Ready to take the next step? Reach out today!

📞 424-244-9166
📧 Lennea.Nevels.CayenneWellness@gmail.com

03/04/2026

Ready to learn the basics of Sickle Cell Disease? 🧬🩸

Join us TONIGHT for our SC101 Education Session and walk away with the knowledge, plus a $100 backpack of goodies mailed straight to you! 🎒✨

📅 TONIGHT, March 4, 2026
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM PST
💻 Virtual

Don't miss out, spots are limited! Contact us at info@cayennewellness.org for more info.

03/04/2026

LA, let's raise our voices for change 💜

Join guest speaker Chase Jamale as we prepare for CA SCD Advocacy Day - equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to advocate powerfully for our community.

📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00-8:00 PM PST
💻 Virtual

Contact Georgeanna or Cynthia Davalos for the link.

03/03/2026

From hospital beds to Hollywood - JSnowPro's documentary "You Look Fine" is changing the conversation around Sickle Cell Disease.

What started as private recordings during a medical crisis became a groundbreaking film that captures the raw, unseen reality of living with chronic illness while refusing to stop living fully.

The Washington Informer covered the premiere of the film.

'You Look Fine' is a groundbreaking documentary by Jared 'J.' Snow, offering an intimate look at living with sickle cell disease.

03/01/2026

Warriors, we need you — now more than ever. ⏰

California State funding for Cayenne Wellness Center is at stake, and the programs you depend on — mental health services, community health workers, transportation, and more — could disappear without it.

Here's how to help before March 5th:

- Find your CA legislator → http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_wkpiygli1c
- Write them a letter sharing your story
- Submit it directly on their website

Every voice counts. The more legislators hear from our community, the stronger our case.

Need help? Call 818-570-0907 or email dawna(at)cayennewellness(dot)org - Let's fight for what keeps us well. 💛

03/01/2026

We're so proud to have celebrated "You Look Fine", director JSnowPro's powerful testimony of living with Sickle Cell Disease, fresh off its premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival.

Our LA community showed up, showed out, and every seat was filled. Thank you to everyone who came out. This is exactly why we do what we do - for Warriors. ❤️🔥

02/27/2026

Our clients are loving the Priapism Kits from DiMitrious, also known as AR The Prophet, and we understand why. What started as pain became purpose. That’s advocacy in action.

Priapism is a serious complication of sickle cell disease and these kits are helping spark honest conversations, increase awareness, and remind men and boys that their health matters. You are not alone. Your body deserves care.

Thank you DiMitrious for turning lived experience into leadership and education.

If you know a male sickle cell warrior in California, DM us so we can connect you with a community health worker who can get a kit into his hands. Access, education, and support matters.

For educational purposes only: Watch “A Day In The Life of a Sickle Cell Souljah: Priapism Edition” on YouTube to learn more.

02/25/2026

🎬 You were there — now make it count! If you attended the screening of JSnowPro's "You Look Fine" at Slamdance Film Festival, your vote is waiting for you.

Check your inbox for an email from Boxoffice@slamdance.com and follow the link to cast your vote. 🗳️

Brought a guest? Forward their name & email to us so they can vote too. Every vote counts!