- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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25 people are interested
Join us in making wishes come true this Holiday Season!
ORGANIZATION: Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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25 people are interested
The Sickle Cell Association of Texas will be having a Holiday Cell-A-Bration Pajama Dinner Party for those who suffer from sickle cell disease. We would need volunteers to help set up/clean up, administer the food line, arts and crafts, take pictures, hand out gifts and administer santa line.
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About Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation
Location:
314 E. Highland Mall Boulevard, Suite 411, Austin, TX 78752, US
Mission Statement
The mission of our agency is to enhance and improve the quality of life for families living with sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait in Texas.
Description
We are the only agency servicing Central Texas and the State of Texas addressing this life threatening hereditary blood disease.Our services include education, awareness, outreach, advocacy, support and assistance.
Sickle cell disease is a hereditary life threatening blood disease that attacks the red blood cells. These "sickled" cells cuts off oxygen to various parts of the body causing excruciating pain known as "pain crisis". These painful crisis can damage lungs, kidneys, liver, heart and all major organs. There is no cure. Symptoms include stroke, jaundice, fatigue, joint pain, and swollen hands and feet. Sickle cell disease affects African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Italians, Greeks and people of Mediterranean descent.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8700 Fourwinds Dr.Windcrest, TX 78239
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Photography
- Child Care
- Food & Beverage Services
- Food Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 4 hours