- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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22 people are interested
10th Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Walk
ORGANIZATION: Hands of Hope - Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
22 people are interested
A day filled with fun for the entire family.
More opportunities with Hands of Hope - Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation Inc.
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About Hands of Hope - Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation Inc.
Location:
11213 N Nebraska Avenue St. 402, Tampa, FL 33612, US
Mission Statement
To raise sickle cell awareness by providing free screening and educating the community about pain management, new medical research and treatments. We aim to help building a healthier quality of life through advocacy, educational tutoring and social services. While our focus is to keep our community informed and educated, we believe that the most effective way to do this is by expanding our outreach events and collaborations with our community partners.
Description
Our Beginning:
Hands of Hope - SCA was founded on May 15, 2013
Our name changed to Hands of Hope - Sickle Cell Awareness on August 14, 2014
Current name approved by the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations March 16, 2015
July 31, 2015 - Approved by Internal Revenue Service and granted 501 (c) (3) non profit status
August 28, 2015 - Hillsborough County School District approves organization for students to earn community hours
Services Provided:
Free screening for Sickle Cell Disease/Trait
Sickle Cell support group meetings
Tutoring Services
Free notary services
Free usage of computers
Free fax services
Community information and referrals
Health education for those living with Sickle Cell Disease
Hospital visitation if requested
CPR training
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
Sat Sep 21, 2024
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
WHERE
2401 E Yukon StreetTampa, FL 33604
(28.025927 ,-82.43127 )
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Drawing
- Painting
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Arrival Time will be 7AM.
- High School Students are Eligible for Community Hours.