4/26/15
English 4
September is the National Awareness month for people with SCD. One of the events they have in Philadelphia is the 5k walk. Also fundraiser are big part of honoring SCD. The money goes to research to taking a step closer to finding a cure. Also money is donated to hospitals and organizations which specify in working with people with SCD. When SCD first came out in the 1900's little to nothing was known bout this rare blood disease. The life expectancy of those living with SCD was very limited. People who are involved with the SCD movement just want to educate people about SCD and give support to those dealing with it.
One effective way with taking control of SCD is getting tested for it.By doing this you can see if you have the SCD trait. Just because people know SCD is genetic and of the symptoms it's not going stop them from having children. Bur they can be educated about their disease and be supported.
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