- Walk-A-Thon
- DWPS
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Sickle Cell Awareness Month Events
September, 2012
During September which is recognized as Sickle Cell Awareness Month the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter sponsors various events to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait and the importance of testing.
15th Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell Walkathon
September 22, 2012
Belmont Avenue & North Concourse Drive (across from the Please Touch Museum)
Philadelphia PA. 19131
Registration - TBD
Opening Ceremony - TBD
Walkathon Kick off - TBD
The Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell Walkathon is a major fundraiser sponsored by the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Philadelphia/ Delaware Valley Chapter (SCDAA/PDVC) and AFSCME District Council 33 held the last Saturday of September. The walkathon activities include a 5K walkathon, ringing of the bell ceremony remembering those who have passed away; wellness pavilion; health screenings; community information; music and refreshments. Learn More
SCDAA - 40th Annual Sickle Cell Convention
2012 Date to be determined
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America sponsors an annual convention to bring the latest research and psychosocial information about sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait to its member organizations; patients and families; providers and the global community. For more information visit the website at www.sicklecelldisease.org.
Annual Sickle Cell Seminar
September 15, 2012
Time and location to be determined
The Sickle Cell Seminar addresses issues affecting the sickle cell community and helps raise public awareness about sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. The target audience includes individuals and their families; physicians, nurses, psychologists, educators and the community- at-large.
Memorial Course Markers
Consider purchasing a Memorial Course Marker in honor of a family member or friend living with sickle cell disease or in memory of someone who passed away from complications of sickle cell disease. All markers will be placed at the kick-off site for this year’s sickle cell walkathon.
Create your specialized written message that you would like to place on the course marker. The memorial course markers can be purchased for $50.00 and photographs can be added at no additional cost. For more information call 215-471-8686.
Checks can be made payable to SCDAA/PDVC and mailed to:
Memorial Course Marker messages and photographs can be emailed to: Zemoria Brandon, Administrator at zbrandon@verizon.net
4th Annual Dancing with the Philadelphia Stars
Sunday, April 22, 2012
April 2012: 4th Annual Dancing with the Philadelphia Stars at the Crystal Tea Room in the historic Wanamaker Building from 5pm-10pm. Last year's celebrity participants included Erin Elmore from the third season of "The Apprentice", Christian Ramirez-Coll, reporter for CW Philly, Jimmy Contreras, owner of JimmyStyle, Michael Callahan, Articles Editor for Philadelphia Magazine, and Varsovia Fernandez, President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This is a can't-miss event, with a sellout the first year! Hope to see you there. Learn More
