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SUMMARY:STRIVE (2025 Spring Semester)
DESCRIPTION:Next Step STRIVE is a FREE weekly mentorship program for teens living with Sickle Cell Disease in Boston\, Washington\, D.C.\, New York City and Philadelphia. As a STRIVE student\, you’ll get one-on-one academic support and access to a community of peers in a safe and welcoming environment. Sound cool? Sign up below and join us! \n\nHere’s what you can do at STRIVE each week: \n1. Get Homework Help When You Need It\nAttend weekly virtual sessions with a dedicated mentor. \n2. Connect and Destress with Friends Who Get It\nAttend a bi-monthly in-person programs focused on community building and fun. \n3. Learn\, Collaborate and Give Back Together\nAnd once a month\, STRIVE students from Boston\, Washington D.C.\, New York City and Philadelphia meet online for some real talk—and action! You might hear from a panel of young adults living with Sickle Cell Disease\, learn tips for pain management\, work together on a community service project to lift the spirits of kids in the hospital or maybe even write a song together. \n\nSign up to join Next Step STRIVE \nNext Step STRIVE groups meet from February 3rd through May 2nd. Just hearing about STRIVE? No problem\, you can join anytime—there’s no deadline. Sign up by filling out the short form below and one of our team members will be in touch with more details to get you started. \nStill have questions? \nEmail Richard Martinez\, Next Step Mentorship Coordinator\, at richard@nextstepnet.org \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Next Step STRIVE Sign-Up\n                             \n                        \n                        What Program/City are you applying for?*Boston AreaNew York City AreaWashington D.C. AreaNew Haven\, CT AreaPhiladelphia\, PA AreaWhere do you receive your care?*How did you hear about us?*\n								\n								Google Search\n							\n								\n								Social Media\n							\n								\n								Medical Provider\n							\n								\n								Peer\n							When is the best time to reach you?*\n			\n				\n				Morning (before noon)\n			\n			\n				\n				Afternoon (noon to 5pm)\n			\n			\n				\n				Evening (5pm or after)\n			Student's Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Student's Phone*Student's Email*\n                            \n                        Parent/Guardian's Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Parent/Guardian's Phone*Parent/Guardian's Email*\n                            \n                        \n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://www.nextstepnet.org/event/strive-2025-spring-semester/
CATEGORIES:Program,Sickle Cell
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