Join the Fight Against One of the World's Most Common Inherited Blood Disorders

Sickle cell disease is one of the most common inherited blood disorders, mostly found in people of African, Hispanic, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent and affecting about 100,000 Americans. A newborn is at risk of the disease if both parents are among the 2 million Americans who carry the Sickle Cell Trait. The syndrome causes normal, oval-shaped red blood cells to lose oxygen and collapse into sickle shapes. These mutated cells do not flow smoothly and can get lodged in veins, causing excruciating pain, anemia, severe fatigue, respiratory distress and eventually organ failure and early death.

For forty-four years the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia has worked continuously to address the needs of Georgia families affected with Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait through testing, counseling, advocacy and support.  We will host a fundraiser for the Foundation in our office tomorrow, January 28.  Details are set forth below.

I hope you will consider joining us in support of this vital community resource.

If you need any additional information beyond that set forth below, please let us know. I hope you will join us on January 28th.

Please join us for a Reception Welcoming
Charles S. Johnson, III
as the New Chair of the
Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia
 Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  

Offices of Holland & Knight, LLP

1201 West Peachtree Street

One Atlantic Center, Suite 2000

Atlanta, GA 30309

$250 requested to attend

$500 Bronze - $1,000 Silver - $2,500 Gold - $5,000 Platinum Sponsorship

Click here to R.S.V.P.

For assistance, contact 404-873-3600 or kristin@theoblandergroup.com

Sickle Cell is the most common genetic disorder in the United States and worldwide.

There are over 7,500 Georgians suffering with Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease is associated with extreme pain episodes, and complications can lead to death.

Sickle Cell Disease is most prevalent among African Americans, but not exclusively so.
Sickle Cell Disease is also diagnosed in persons from Africa, South and Central America (especially Panama), Caribbean Islands, Mediterranean countries (such as Turkey, Greece and Italy), India, and Saudi Arabia.

All newborns are tested for Sickle Cell Disease. All adults of child-bearing age should know their sickle status.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.
2391 Benjamin E. Mays Jr. Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30311

Visit our Website to Learn More About Us and Like Us on Facebook!

Reception Welcoming the New Chair of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia

Join us in supporting a vital community resource.

Forty-three years ago, two prominent Atlanta physicians envisioned the idea of a community based organization focused on the needs of Georgia families affected with Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait.  Since then, the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia has worked continuously to pursue this mission through testing, counseling, advocacy and support.  Over the years the Foundation's leadership has included a number of distinguished  Georgians, including  Dr. Bruce Shropshire, Juanita Baranco, and Verna Cleveland.

Verna recently stepped down as Chairman of the Board, and I have been asked to succeed here in that role. We will mark that transaction with an event at our office on Wednesday, January 28th. Details are below.  I hope you will join us as we seek to broaden the circle of support and update community stakeholders regarding the Foundation's latest initiatives.

If you need any additional information beyond that set forth below, please let us know. I hope you will join us on January 28th.

 

 

Please joins us for a Reception Welcoming
Charles S. Johnson, III
as the New Chair of the
Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia
 Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  

Offices of Holland & Knight, LLP

1201 West Peachtree Street

One Atlantic Center, Suite 2000

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

$250 requested to attend

$500 Bronze - $1,000 Silver - $2,500 Gold - $5,000 Platinum Sponsorship

 

 

Click here to R.S.V.P.

For assistance, contact 404-873-3600 or kristin@theoblandergroup.com

Sickle Cell is the most common genetic disorder in the United States and worldwide.

There are over 7,500 Georgians suffering with Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease is associated with extreme pain episodes, and complications can lead to death.

Sickle Cell Disease is most prevalent among African Americans, but not exclusively so.
Sickle Cell Disease is also diagnosed in persons from Africa, South and Central America (especially Panama), Caribbean Islands, Mediterranean countries (such as Turkey, Greece and Italy), India, and Saudi Arabia.

All newborns are tested for Sickle Cell Disease. All adults of child-bearing age should know their sickle status.

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.
2391 Benjamin E. Mays Jr. Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30311

Visit our Website to Learn More About Us and Like Us on Facebook!