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2023 – Shine the Light on Sickle Cell – June 19!

Join the 5th Annual “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell”

It’s a Call to Action on June 19, 2023!

Stand Up:
Shine the Light on Sickle Cell … is a national initiative to bring attention to this disease and to celebrate World Sickle Cell Awareness Day … on June 19, 2023

Speak Out:
You are invited help organize and/or attend a Shine the Light on Sickle Cell gathering in your community on June 19 … as people from around the nation and across the globe host/participate in local events … to increase awareness of this disease and speak out for a cure.

Spread the Word:
Let us know you’re interested, let us know you’re coming… and invite all of your friends to come, too.

Then, send this Call to Action to all of your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues …… and ask them to share this with all of their contacts.

Share Your Event:
Tell others about your Shine the Light on Sickle Cell gathering …… and email us at ShineTheLightOnSickleCell@gmail.com

More Info:
To find out more about the Shine the Light on Sickle Cell initiative … email us at ShineTheLightOnSickleCell@gmail.com

Thank you for helping to Shine the Light on Sickle Cell Disease!

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