World Sickle Cell Day Health Fair And Summit

n a powerful celebration of history and health, the As One Foundation, in partnership with the Sickle Cell Community Consortium and the Black Heritage Society, is proud to announce the Sickle Cell Therapeutics Summit & Healthfair in observance World Sickle Cell Day & Juneteenth.   Taking place at 11am-3pm, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center 4014 Market St., Houston, TX 77020.The event is free and open to the community, particularly those living with sickle cell disease or caring for someone with the condition. Attendees can look forward to a day filled with education, celebration, and community support. Prizes will be awarded to registered participants who are present at the event, adding an exciting incentive for attendees to engage fully with the day’s activities. This event is not only a celebration of freedom and resilience but also a call to action to continue the fight for equity in healthcare. The list of community partners in addition to the Sickle Cell Community Consortium, the Black Heritage Society include the Houston Health Department, Houston Sickle Cell Collaborative, Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation, Potters Smile, Supporting Our Sickle Cell Survivors (SOS) Parent & Guardian Support Group and Sickle Cell Research & Support Foundation.