Successful Living With Sickle Cell Disease

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2007

• Sickle cell disease is an abnormal disorder affecting the red blood cells
• Is inherited from both parents who carry the trait or have the disease
• 80,000 Americans of different ethnic backgrounds have sickle cell disease
• Most with sickle cell disease are successfully living productive lives inspite of their challenges
• Do you know if you have the trait? Get tested, learn about sickle cell disease, gain  knowledge

For more information, to schedule an appointment,  or schedule of activities call 866.600.CARE

Activities

Links Inc. Host 5K Walk to Benefit UIC Sickle Cell Center

The North Shore Chapter of the Links Incorporated is hosting Chicago areas cluster 5K Walk-a-Thon on:

Saturday, September 22, 2007
8:00am - 12:00pm
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park

McCormick Blvd. between Dempster and Main

Skokie, Illinois

Proceeds will benefit the UIC Medical Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center which assists young patients transitioning to an adult living with a chronic medical condition by providing information, resources, medical care and services.

Advance registration by 9/15/07 at : http://www.freewebs.com/pirvine/registration.doc

For further information visit North Shore Links.

Lectures

Please Come and Join Us For Lectures on The Following:

• September 14, 2007
  We're Living Well
  Presenter:  UIC Sickle Cell Center Patients
  Panel discussion will be from 10a - 12p

• September 28, 2007
  Sickle Cell Disease: An Update for Healthcare Professionals
  Presenter: Dr. Mabel Koshy, MD 
  Lecture will be from 12p -1p

All lectures will be held in UIH Room 1130
Lunch will be Provided