2022 Steps for Sickle Cell 5K Walk

4901 Zeigler Boulevard,Mobile AL 36608

14 May, 2022

Description

The 2022 Steps for Sickle Cell 5K Walk is the association's spring fundraiser to support the programs and services provided by SCDAA-MC. 2022 Steps for Sickle Cell 5K Walk - Langan (Municipal) Park Pavilion On-site registration and check-in: Begins at 7:30 a.m.Walk begins: 8:30 a.m.Walk Amenities: Event t-shirt (Register by April 28, 2022)Food ticket with registrationCold waterSnacksMusicFood trucksWalk along a 5K course with a route length of 3.21 miles along mixed terrain utilizing the sidewalks and roads in Langan Park. Event Sponsors Clydesdale Sponsors Alabama Omega FoundationGlobal Blood Therapeutics (GBT)Steady Strides Sponsors Franklin Primary Health CenterWind Creek Casino and HotelBaby Steps Sponsor Thames Batre InsuranceSickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited group of disorders that affects the red blood cells (RBC), which causes the red blood cells to contort into a sickle shape. The cells die early, leaving a shortage of healthy red blood cells (sickle cell anemia), and can block blood flow causing pain (sickle cell crisis). The effects of SCD are not only physical, they are cognitive and emotional as well. Treatments for SCD include penicillin, hydroxyurea, and pain medications. The newest drug treatments, as of 2019, are ADAKVEO® (crizanlizumab-tmca) and Oxbryta (voxelotor). However, there is no universal cure for SCD. Bone marrow transplant has been successful in some patients. Current gene therapy trial is showing some promise. Until a cure is found, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Mobile Chapter, Inc (SCDAA-MC) will continue to provide support for those living in its service area. SCD affects approximately 100,000 individuals in the U.S. SCDAA-MC serves approximately 700 SCD clients in its nine-county service area of Alabama including: Mobile, Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Escambia, Monroe, and Washington. SCDAA-MC's mission is "Empowering our clients and families with knowledge, through quality comprehensive programs and services." The programs and services that the association offers include: Case management services to help clients with disease and their families cope financially and emotionallyAfter-School Tutorial Program,Summer Enrichment Program,Transportation assistanceSickle cell testing service, Counseling services for parents of newborns with sickle cell trait, Onsite and outreach genetic counseling for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease and trait . All of the services are provided free of charge. Your support of the Steps for Sickle Cell 5K Walk helps SCDAA-MC continue to provide the programs and services listed above, along with other community education efforts such as blood drives and health fairs. For more information about the 2022 Steps for Sickle Cell 5K Walk fundraiser contact Aleida Johnson at (251) 432-0301 or (251) 458-6867 or by email at [email protected].