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State & National Advocacy Days
SCDAI hosts an annual State Advocacy Day to take advocates to Springfield!
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SCDAI also participates in various national efforts. Scroll down to learn more!
State Advocacy Day
October 28 & 29, 2025
Once a year, SCDAI plans a State Advocacy Day, where a group of SCD advocates head to our capitol, Springfield, to ask for support from our state assembly.
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Due to ongoing uncertainties and travel restrictions affecting some of our key partners, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel next week’s 2025 Advocacy Day in Springfield, IL. We plan to reschedule for 2026, and will share new details as soon as possible.
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In the meantime, we invite you to join our November Support Group Meeting (details coming soon!) where we’ll discuss current advocacy efforts and next steps as we close out the year together. Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and continued commitment to our shared mission. Your voice and support mean everything.
SCDAA: Advocacy Days
Advocates spend the first day preparing to speak with their senators and representatives. On the second day, they journey to Capitol Hill to hold meetings with officials and discuss the importance of supporting sickle cell legislation, protecting Medicaid and more. Usually in April or May.
