Hi,

What sets Cayenne Wellness Center's Summit apart is its distinction as the largest sickle cell event for sickle cell warriors and healthcare professionals on the West Coast. This gathering unites leading sickle cell experts nationwide with individuals of all ages living with the disease. The event also features a benefit concert, with all proceeds directly supporting California's most vulnerable population affected by sickle cell disease.

This year's summit is a hybrid event, offering in-person and virtual registration options. Our discounted room rate ends Aug 28, 2024.

Dates: September 18-21, 2024

Theme: Unpacking Sickle Cell, One Warrior At A Time

Location: 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA 90503

Remember to register now for the event!

• In-person attendees, click here
• virtual attendees, click here

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

Tribute to Golden Warriors: Honoring individuals who have lived with sickle cell disease for over 70 years.

Sound Healing: Part of the Patient-Focused Track.

Benefit Concert: Featuring Matt Jamele and the Jammin' Jellies (pictured above), offering a musical celebration for all attendees. Proceeds raised during the benefit concert help individuals living with sickle cell disease who need emergency assistance with housing, utilities, food assistance, and more.

Join us for the Physician and Nursing Track SEPT 21, 2024:

Moderators: Osbourne Blake, MD, and Neha Bhasin, MD

11:00 am - 12:30 pm PST SC101 (Pathophysiology, Complications, Pain Management; Treatment, Psychosocial

component) Amie Patel, DO

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm PST - Lunch

1:00 pm PST - Implicit Bias Training - Theopia Jackson, Ph.D. and Keesha Roach, PhD, RN

3:00 pm PST - FDA Approved Gene Therapies Donald B. Kohn, MD

3:30 pm PST - From a Doctor’s Perspective

Dr. Nneka Nwachukwu

4:45 pm PST - Patient Panel Shirley Miller | Shyra Arrington | Lathan Singleton | Herb Carter

5:00 pm PST - Closing Celebratory Collective

5:15 pm PST - Sickle Cell Pledge

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Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,

Cayenne Wellness Center and Children's Foundation Team