Get Involved: Raise Awareness and Funds at the Annual Sickle Cell Sprint 5k Run/Fun Walk

Monday, September 08 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


(Hollywood, Fla.) — Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects more than 75,000 people in America, and it can cause pain episodes and damage to vital organs, even death. To help raise funds and awareness, join members of the Memorial Sickle Cell Day Hospital at the Annual Sickle Sprint 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds will benefit Sickle Cell Services at Memorial Healthcare System and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital for social services, community events and scholarships.

Participants can register online at http://www.southfloridastriders.com/races/apps/SickleCell5k.html

WHAT: The Sickle Cell Sprint 5K Run/Walk

WHEN: Sunday, September 28, 2008

WHERE: Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan Street, Cooper City

HOW: Registration begins at 6:15 a.m. and the run and fun walk begin at 7:15 a.m.

For additional information about sickle cell or the Sickle Cell Day Hospital at Memorial Regional Hospital, please call 1-800-388-5192. For additional information about the event, call Memorial Regional Hospital Health and Fitness Center at (954) 265-5800.

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