Sickle Cell Walk/Run in East Point

by Jackie Robinson
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The Sickle Cell 5K Race/Walk – Theme: Running for Warriors!

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. held  the 42nd Sickle Cell Race/Walk  September 10, 2022, in beautiful downtown East Point on a new 5K route. Even though it was raining, the kickoff started at 9AM.

 

The annual charity event benefits Camp New Hope, a weeklong summer camp for kids and teens living with sickle cell disease. It is through Camp New Hope that campers are able to enjoy an outdoor enriching adventure while learning self-help sickle cell management skills and positive image development in a medically supervised environment.

The Event Gallery

The race got off to a wet start, as it was raining on the day of the event. That didn’t stop the faithful who came out to support The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia. Young people, older people, kids, sororities and fraternities, business owners and families could be seen running, marching or walking the route.

As the participants crossed the finish line they were cheered on by the waiting crowd with much fan-fair, music and metal. 

The annual sickle cell road race/walk was launched over four decades ago in conjunction with the South Fulton Running Partners, Inc. — one of the nation’s premier African American track clubs.

For More Information:

Our fight to end sickle cell disease starts with knowledge. 

If you’re visiting our office the Foundation offers free parking at the rear of the building.  The entrance is in front.

Appointments are strongly recommended. 

  • Office Hours:      Monday – Friday  from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Lab Hours:       Tuesday  10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (By Appointment Only)  Click Here To Schedule Online
  • SNAP/Food Stamp Program:  Click On This Link to schedule your appointment online.  

Telephone:  404-755-1641

Emails:   reception@sicklecellga.org 

Address: 2391 Benjamin E. Mays Jr Dr., Atlanta, GA  30311

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