ASH and the ASH Sickle Cell Initiative. Shown is the multipronged initiative to improve the lives of people living with sickle cell anemia. ASH established its Research Collaborative, which developed the SCD Clinical Trials Network and Data Hub. ASH has also created CONSA as part of its global initiative. CONSA is a consortium of African hematologists who are working to demonstrate the effectiveness of newborn screening and early intervention for infants with SCD. ASH founded the SCD Coalition, composed of more than 100 organizations that amplify the voice of the community with SCD. In addition, ASH has developed educational material on SCD to enhance access to high-quality care and worked with the US government to boost SCD research, training, and services as well as to improve the reimbursement for SCD care.