ABOUT
The goal of Strength for Sickle Cell Anemia is to bring awareness to the signs, symptoms, and individuals with the disease. Regardless if a person has the disease or not​,​ it is important, as a community​, ​that we all give a helping hand to those around us. Strength for Sickle Cell Anemia is also aimed to support those who have the disease. Our primary objective is to inform and raise awareness for Sickle Cell ​disease. We have been so moved by the impact to promote education and financial assistance for Sickle Cell Disease that we have decided to accept the challenge of fundraising in 2018 with a goal to raise $1,000. Will you join us? Your donations are tax deductible. All proceeds from the event will go to Sickle Cell Association of Richmond (OSCAR). The following organizations below are contributing to Strength for Sickle Cell Anemia to help raise awareness.
Organizations
OSCAR
Sickle Cell Association of Richmond is a non- profit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides services to residents in the counties of Amelia, Charles city, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg and Richmond. Sickle Cell Association of Richmond Assist Families, sponsor educational seminars, and provide financial assistance to patients. Their mission is to educate the public, encourage support for research, and empower persons who live with Sickle Cell Anemia.
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For more info:
http://www.vablood.org/about-us/
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Special Guest:
Dione Bobo
Sickle Cell Awareness
Program / Virginia Department of Health
The mission of The Virginia Sickle Cell Awareness Program (VASCAP) promotes awareness and provides access to screening and follow-up education for individuals and families identified with sickle cell disease and other genetically related hemoglobinopathies.
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For More info:
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/sickle-cell-programs/
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Special Guest:
Shamaree J. Cromartie
Virginia Blood Services
Virginia Blood Services (VBS) is the nonprofit provider of blood products to area hospitals. When donors give blood with VBS, you are supporting patients in need every day.
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For more info:
​http://www.vablood.org/about-us/
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Special Thanks:
Melanie Mitchell