Heal Together Race for Sickle cell 5k Run/WALK!

SPRING BREAK FUN DAY IS HERE!

The Scott Center for Observation Treatment and Transition , in partnership with Growth Operations, proudly presents:

Sickle Cell Warrior & Siblings Day
For Grades K–8th

April 4, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

This day is ALL about our warriors and their siblings! We’re creating a safe, empowering, and FUN-filled Spring Break experience just for them!

Transportation Provided
Lunch
Yoga & Mindfulness
Basketball & Games
Arts & Crafts
Fire Safety Training provided by the Red Cross
…and so much more!

Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

Registration is REQUIRED by March 25, 2026.
Register here: https://forms.gle/Px66zVPqhff1i6rb9

Let’s celebrate, uplift, and pour into our warriors and their siblings the way they deserve!

You’re Invited! Free Lunch & Learn on Gene Therapy

The Scott Center for Observation Treatment and Transition ®️ is excited to invite our warriors, families, and community partners to a powerful and informative FREE Lunch & Learn on Gene Therapy sponsored by Vertex!

March 27, 2026

12:30 PM

Georgios International

426 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604

Gene therapy is transforming the future of sickle cell care — and we want YOU to be informed, empowered, and at the table as conversations about innovative treatment options continue to evolve.

This is your opportunity to:

Learn about the latest advancements in gene therapy

Ask questions in a supportive environment

Connect with other warriors and families

Enjoy a complimentary lunch

At the Scott Center, we believe knowledge is power. Our community deserves access to accurate, up-to-date information to make confident decisions about their health and future.

Register today:

https://www.vertexeducators.com/patient-educator-events

Seats may fill quickly — don’t wait!

Warm Tea & Real Talk 

Scott Center for Observation Treatment and Transition is hosting a FREE public virtual meet-up as a safe space for warriors, caregivers, and supporters to pause, pour up, and speak freely. Join us for an honest conversation about mental health and sickle cell—because healing happens when we talk it out.

Proudly sponsored by Novo Nordisk and Mindz Matter

Pull up with your favorite tea and your authentic self. You are seen. You are supported. You are not alone.

INVEST IN YOURSELF THIS NEW YEAR!

Dr. La’Shardae Scott, TEDx Speaker, Grant Strategist, and CEO of the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment and Transition, is bringing you an INTERACTIVE Grant Writing Session via Zoom designed to help you turn purpose into funded impact!

Part 1:
February 7, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)

 Part 2:
March 7, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)

This is more than a workshop—it’s a hands-on experience! Participants will receive:
A Grant Writing Workbook
A Certificate of Completion
Practical tools, real examples, and live guidance
Confidence to start writing grants with purpose and clarity

Registration: $25 (covers both days)
Register now on Eventbrite 

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to learn grant writing—this is it. Bet on yourself, build capacity, and position your vision for funding in 2026.

Heal Together: Race for Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk

Date: September 20, 2025, 8am-12pm

Location: Ottawa Park

This annual 5K run/walk brings together families, healthcare professionals, advocates,

and supporters in a unified effort to raise awareness and critical funding for sickle cell

disease. Despite affecting millions globally, sickle cell disease remains underfunded and

widely misunderstood.

The Scott Center is proud to be the only nonprofit in Ohio focused specifically on

supporting sickle cell patients as they transition from pediatric to adult care. Our

programming provides advocacy, education, and direct support for over 1,000 families

across Northwest Ohio.

We would be honored to have your organization involved in any of the following ways:

Sponsor the event at one of our partnership levels (Silver, Gold, Diamond, or

Platinum)

Register a team to run or walk and show your support

Become a vendor and connect with hundreds of attendees

Make a donation in support of our mission , if you are unable to attend

All funds raised will support programming that improves health outcomes and quality of

life for individuals living with sickle cell disease.

Ten minutes of your time could save lives. Sickle Cell Disease patients are in desperate need of blood donations. Through blood donation, individuals with this disease can circumvent issues such as anemia, tissue damage, and more. Those of African descent are especially critical in blood donation, due to being an ethnic blood match. 

Every donation can make a difference. Contact the American Red Cross to set up a local blood drive or schedule an appointment.