2024 Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive & Health Expo
September 28, 20249:00 AMVirtualTogether with the American Red Cross, the Sickle Cell Coalition of Maryland, and Top Ladies of Distinction, we’re excited to invite you to this life-saving event! Your blood donation can help save lives, especially for sickle cell warriors, who face serious health challenges due to crescent-shaped red blood cells.
📅 Date: September 28, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Suitland Community Center, District Heights, MD 20747
Special Breakout Session: Vertex Pharmaceuticals will host a session between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to share the latest developments in Gene Therapy 🧬 for the Sickle Cell community.
Free Health Screenings Include:
👁 Vision Tests
🩺 Blood Pressure Checks
🩸 Blood Sugar Tests
🧬 Sickle Cell Trait Status
Bonus for Blood Donors: All blood donors will receive a $20 Amazon gift card as a thank-you!
Sign up today to donate blood and make a difference: Blood Donation Registration - Register Zip code - 20747 and event - Suitland Community Center