The Palmetto Collective is proud to share an important invitation from our partners at The B Strong Group. Registration is open! We invite our Greenville and statewide community networks to attend the 3rd Annual South Carolina Sickle Cell Symposium.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: South Carolina State Museum
  • Mission: Advancing Change Through Education, Advocacy, and Collaboration

Symposium Focus & Agenda

This year’s overarching focus is “Knowledge, Care, and Choice: Reproductive Health in Sickle Cell.” The event will bring together key stakeholders including patients, caregivers, providers, community leaders, religious leaders, educators, advocates, and other allies. Note: CME/CEU credit is available for healthcare professionals. The symposium agenda will cover a wide range of crucial topics, including:
  • Reproductive Health & Sickle Cell Disease
  • Patient Panel
  • Provider Panel
  • Policy Updates
  • Latest Research
  • Health Care Updates

Featured Speakers

  • Dr. Deva Sharma: Keynote Speaker
  • Dr. Tracie Swilley: Symposium Moderator

Register and Contact Information

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your members, partners, and community networks.

Learn More

Watch the videos below to learn more about the impacts of Sickle Cell Disease and the ongoing advocacy in our state:
Thank you for helping us ensure that the voices of those impacted by sickle cell disease are represented in the room.