Sickle cell disease, often known as Sickle Cell Anemia, is the most common inherited blood disorder, but it doesn’t affect everyone equally— while the disease affects approximately 100,000 Americans, the trait is carried by one in 12 African Americans. Help raise awareness about the disease and trait during the Sickle Cell Matters 5k Walk/Run, hosted by the Sickle Cell Project of Northwest Ohio on Saturday, September 14 during Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The day will also feature prizes, raffles, a bounce house, vendors, and more.
$25, adults | Free for children 12 and under
8am-noon | Saturday, September 14
Ottawa Park, 2201 Ottawa Park
nhainc.org/sickle-cell-project
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