The Annual Sickle Cell Disease Patient & Family Educational Symposium is the only national sickle cell convention designed, created and hosted by the sickle cell patient and family community. Now in its fifth year, the meeting has grown in size and scope. Each year the meeting is hosted by a partnership of sickle cell community-based organizations, patients and advisors. We are pleased to announce the 2019 symposium will be hosted by The Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation, the As One Foundation, and Carol’s Promise Sickle Cell Association. Our theme this year is SICKLE SIBLINGS: BONDED BY BLOOD, focusing on our chosen families and the warrior relationships that bring us together. Our 2019 agenda places heavy emphasis on becoming Expert Patients, while learning to advocacy, educate, and encourage ourselves and each other. Sessions include tracks designed specifically for adults, teens and young adults, children and caregivers, and warrior men. The agenda is designed by the sickle cell community with topics identified by patients, caregivers and healthcare supporters, ranging from “Parenting Issues from Birth to Adult” and “The Science of Sickle Cell” to “Sickle Cell Mental Health” and “Sickle Cell and College Life”.