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Monthly Insights LIVE — Health Expo Recap, SCDC Highlights and Honoring Iconic Excellence: Dr. Charles Drew

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

About this event

Join us for our 3rd Season of our interactive 360° SCD Hub Monthly Insights LIVE Broadcast, co-hosted by the Sickle Cell Foundation of Arizona and the Force for Health Network, as we dive into highlights, member tips and inspirational stories designed to educate and empower the entire ecosystem for sickle cell disease.

This month, co-host Moses Akpan, Founder & President of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Arizona, and special guest co-host Mike Pogge, MSN, AGACNP-BC of the SCFA Advisory Council are joined by Coach Lucy Howell and Dr. Rob Gillio of The Force for Health® Network, along with two special guests:

  • Sam Ross, SCFA Board Member, President of the Arizona Achievers Foundation and co-chair of the Pan-Hellenic Association of Southern Arizona, with his recap of the 3rd Annual Fall Health Expo, sponsored by the Sickle Cell Foundation of Arizona.
  • Crystal Jackson, representing the Red Cross of Arizona, as we recap a special night, also sponsored by the Sickle Cell Foundation of Arizona, honoring the legacy of Dr. Charles Drew and why we want EVERYBODY to know his name.

This episode will cover:

  • Health Expo Recap: Why Community Fairs Matter and Staying Prepared this Season
  • SCDC Highlights: National Sickle Cell Data Collection Team Highlights
  • Honoring Iconic Excellence: Dr. Charles Drew

If you are living with sickle cell disease as a patient or caregiver, a medical professional or part of the general community, we’d love for you to listen, learn and engage! Watch and share comments LIVE at any of the social platforms below, powered by the Force for Health® Network:

Visit www.360scdhub.org and join us for free!

When

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Where

Virtual / Online

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