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Re-Blogged from Delaware Way.

Delaware Community, This is a great resource for inmates coming out of Prison to Transition back into the Community.

Tova Community Health is hosting the 3rd James Faucett III Sickle Cell Awareness 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, September 13, 2014-registration opens at 9:00am and race starts promptly at 10:00am. The race will be held at Brandywine Park by the Zoo in Wilmington, DE. Sickle Cell Disease affects the blood cells ability to carry oxygen throughout the body. Under certain conditions, these blood cells sickle or change shape which causes excruciating pain and over time may cause damage to the major organs, vessels and joints. About 1 in 10 African-Americans and 1 in 100 Hispanics carry the Sickle Cell Trait and trait carriers can pass Sickle Cell Disease onto their children. James was a devoted-loving husband, father and a friend to so many people in Delaware. James’s vision was to increase awareness about this brutal and debilitating disease and have a ‘fun filled’ event to bring Delawareans together to educate them about an unspoken and debilitating disease. Proceeds will benefit adults and their families living with Sickle Cell Disease in Delaware.

“Junior” from Steve Harvey Morning Opens Up about his Sickle Cell Secret

Sickle Cell Anemia is oftentimes an "Unspoken Disease" and people in the community may not know their friend, loved-one or colleague is suffering from this Debilitating Chronic Medical Condition. Not being able to understand this mind-set baffles how one can increase Sickle Cell Awareness if people start do not start talking and sharing their battles, struggles and experiences. There was a TV Show called, In Sickness and In Health, featured on TV shed light about a young lady's struggles to tell her fiancé about Sickle Cell before they wed. Besides, 'Junior' there are not many celebrities that have used their status to bring attention to Sickle Cell Awareness. How can this be done? The legacy left from those who championed Sickle Cell Anemia during the Civil Rights Movement may not all be here today but a new generation of leaders has to emerge. Thanks Junior for opening up. Let's Keep it Movin! Check out the link at Howard University Health Sciences Media “Junior” from Steve Harvey Morning Show Reveals Sickle Cell Secret by Erica Adkins

Sickle Cell Research gets recognized by Governor Markell & Legislatures

Tova wants thank all the Sickle Cell Champions for their tireless support to increase the awareness and quality of life for Delawareans suffering from Sickle Cell Disease Anemia. Our collective efforts have helped to bring back the attention needed to a Debilitating Disease. The Adult Sickle Cell Specialty Primary Clinic aims to provide holistic compassionate care to persons living with a chronic medical condition(s) like Sickle Cell Anemia. Call (302) 762-0200 for more information.