- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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85 people are interested
3K Walk for Sickle Cell
ORGANIZATION: Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
85 people are interested
We need various individuals to cover different duties and shifts at our upcoming Walk for Sickle Cell at San Pedro Spring Park on Saturday, September 29, 2018!
-Set Up 7:00am-8:00am
-Face Painting 9am-11:30am
-Food Service 9am-11:30am
-Photographer 9am-11:30am
-Concession Stand 9-11:30 am
-Bounce House 9am-11:30 am
-Water break section 9am-11:30 am
-Break Down 11:00am-12:00pm
- Food Bank food distribution 9am-11:30am
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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
1315 San Pedro Spring AvenueSan Antonio, TX 78212
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16