Shades Day is a powerful social media campaign created to show support for the sickle cell community and shine a light on sickle cell retinopathy—a complication that affects the blood vessels in the eyes of some sickle cell warriors.

How You Can Participate:
✨ Put on your favorite pair of shades
📸 Snap a picture and share it on Facebook or Instagram
🔖 Use the hashtag #SickleCellShadesDay
💝 Make a donation to help us spread awareness and expand support for those living with sickle cell disease and trait

New This Year:
We’re excited to launch our Shades Day 2025 Toolkit—designed for individuals and organizations who want to make an even bigger impact. The toolkit includes ready-to-use graphics, captions, and the official Shades Day 2025 photo frame.

 We would like to thank our sponsor Pfizer Pharmaceuticals for their support of this year’s campaign! Take a look at some of their amazing sickle cell resources and educational content.