Join the National Sickle Cell Disease Association of America on Saturday August 30 at Lake Montebello in Maryland for the 1st Annual National “Walk with the Stars” event. Register today to support the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. and help raise funds for research and treatment, support services and programs! The 1st Annual National “Walk with the Stars” will have 3 heats. Race participants have the option to choose from 1 mile & 2 mile walk courses and a 5K run course.
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. servers as the nation’s only organization working full time, on a national level, to resolve issues surrounding SCD and trait. Since 1971, the organization has been on the forefront of improving the quality of health, life and services for individuals, families and communities affected by sickle cell disease and related conditions.
About Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disorder in the United States. Present at birth, SCD consists of a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. The affects of SCD can be devastating with symptoms consisting of sever pain, hand & foot syndrome, anemia, acute chest syndrome, vision loss, stroke and in many instances, death. It is particularly common amon those whose ancestors come from sub-Saharan Africa, Spanish-speaking regions in the Western Hemisphere, Saudi Arabia, India, and Mediterranean countries such as Turkey, greece and Italy.
