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Sickle Cell Awareness Forum
2024-05-20 18:00:00 2024-05-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Sickle Cell Awareness Forum Decatur Library -

Monday, May 20
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-20 18:00:00 2024-05-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Sickle Cell Awareness Forum Join us for this informative and engaging discussion designed to increase awareness about sickle cell disease. Decatur Library -

Join us for this informative and engaging discussion designed to increase awareness about sickle cell disease.

Our panel of experts, patients, and caregivers will share insights into what it's like living with this chronic disease and educate the general public about sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Registration is required.

This event is made possible through grant funding from the Georgia Public Library Service and the DeKalb Library Foundation. 

Community Partners:

- Discovering Moorer2Life
- As One Foundation
- Bluebird Bio Company
- Grady Sickle Cell Acute Emergency Center
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Tau Pi Omega Chapter
- Council for Community Enrichment, Inc.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Family (All Ages) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Informational Programs |

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