Contact: Ken Kilpatrick
215-817-3095 | ken@sylviamarketing.com
Annual Sickle Cell Walk at West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School
The West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School (WPACES) will hold its annual Sickle Cell Walk on September 18 at 2 PM. This event aims to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) and demonstrate solidarity with and compassion for those affected.
Each year, WPACES students in Kindergarten to 5th grade participate in this important initiative, which teaches them about SCD and the significance of community support.
An estimated 100,000 people are living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). SCD disproportionately affects people of African American descent, as well as those of Hispanic, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean backgrounds.
SSD In America Demographic Breakdown
- African American Impact: More than 90% of individuals in the U.S. with SCD are non-Hispanic Black or African American. The condition occurs in roughly 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births.
- Hispanic and Latino Impact: An estimated 3% to 9% of people living with the disease in the U.S. identify as Hispanic or Latino. It occurs in about 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic American births.
- Other Heritages: The condition can also affect people with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Southeast Asian ancestry
For additional information about WPACES, visit
www.wpaces.org###