Candis King 1.5-mile SCD Awareness Memorial Walk & Community Blood Drive

Let's honor the life of Candis King, a SCD Warrior by spreading SCD awareness and putting that awareness into action by donating blood.
About this Event

Honoring the Life of Candis King

This community outreach is being organized by the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter (PWCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta GEMS Educational Program to honor the life and legacy of Candis King. Candis was a PWCAC Delta GEM that attended Charles J. Colgan, Sr High School; she was active in her school and community. September is Candis' birth month and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month. Candis' impact on this world supersedes her 15 years on this earth. We are walking 1.5-miles to honor those precious 15 years.

The walk seeks to honor Candis King and all warriors, raise SCD awareness, education, resources, and support SCD warriors and caregivers through community engagement and advocacy. The morning will include a time to honor Candis, a 1.5-mile SCD Awareness Walk, education from partners, legislative awareness information, and a blood drive in honor of Candis King. SCD trait screening will be available on site. Please support the ongoing need for blood donations - you never know your blood may help a SCD warrior.

We invite everyone to join us in walking, increasing awareness about sickle cell disease, and supporting the lifesaving gift of blood donation. Please bring your family and friends as we come together to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Thank you to our partners:

American Red Cross

GENETIX Biotherapeutics

George Mason Center for Community Mental Health

Girl Scouts, Nation's Capital

The Heart of Gold Foundation

Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease

INOVA Adult Sickle Cell Center

Sickle Cell Association of the National Capital Area (SCANA)

Sentara

Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Sickle Cell Awareness Program

Warm Regards,

Melonie Barrow and Gina Carrell

Co-Chairs

PWCAC, Delta GEMS

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Honoring Candis King and Partner Recognition Program (located on the track)
🕑: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
American Red Cross Blood Drive in Honor of Candis King (Auxiliary Gym)
🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
1.5-mile Candis King SCD Awareness Walk (located on the track)