In celebration of September as Sickle Cell Awareness month, join the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Philadelphia /Delaware Valley Chapter for our 25th Annual Walter E. Brandon (W.E.B.) Sickle Cell 5K Walk-Run & Wellness Event, in partnership with AFSCME District Council 33! This annual walk/run - founded in 1998, in memory of our agency co-founder, Walter E. Brandon - serves as a platform to raise greater awareness about sickle cell disease and trait, along with the importance of continued sickle cell education and knowing your trait status. As we transition out of the global pandemic, we are delighted to provide the community with health resources you could use, from our community partners and supporters.

When you participate in our walk/run, you are advocating to bring greater attention to this "invisible" genetic disease. The W.E.B. Sickle Cell 5K is the perfect opportunity to encourage loved ones/family, friends, and your network to help advocate by walking/running in honor of those living with sickle cell disease and trait. 

This year, our 25th Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run and Wellness event celebrates 25 years of bringing sickle cell awareness to the community!

Program will be as follows:

• 7:00am -   Pre-Registration Check-ins / On-site registration
• 7:15am –  Opening Ceremony
• 8:25am –  Runners commence
• 8:30am –  Walkers commence
• 10:00am - 12 Noon – Networking with Community Vendors/Entertainment/Refreshments