Experience Storytelling in Action
Our multimedia events are at the heart of our mission to amplify the voices of sickle cell warriors and raise awareness through immersive, creative experiences. From film screenings and interactive simulations to impactful discussions, each event is designed to drive empathy, understanding, and systemic change.
Below, you’ll find highlights of past events like G.L.O.W. Week, along with details about how we’ve brought storytelling to life through community engagement, media collaborations, and advocacy. Together, these events demonstrate the power of stories to connect, educate, and inspire change.
G.L.O.W. Week was a week-long series of impactful events hosted in partnership with sponsors and collaborators during Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Designed to celebrate and amplify the voices of sickle cell warriors, the week featured engaging community activities, awareness campaigns, and the premiere of our "My Warrior Story" Series.
G.L.O.W. Week
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Provided a FREE yoga session in collaboration with the Black Folx Wellness Collective. We reached capacity and collected donations towards our Spotlight & Scale initiative.
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Partnered with D.C.’s first alcohol free bar on H Street. Exchanged stories with warriors over delicious mocktails and discussed the impact of alcohol and drinking responsibility while living with sickle cell disease.
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We delved into how sickle cell disease has been represented across entertainment & media. Also premiered our “My Warrior Story” to a live audience.