2021 Move4Sickle Cell Summer Fundraising Challenge

MOVE 4 SICKLE CELL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE

Join the movement and help raise money for Sickle Cell Foundation of MN!

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic disease that causes red blood cells to become hard and sticky. This devastating condition is lifelong and is known for causing strokes, organ failure and severe pain crisis. Many of these complications require urgent medical treatment and lengthy hospitalizations. Those living with SCD work incredibly hard to not be defined by the pain of this disease, but rather, their incredible strength and resiliency.

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common genetic blood condition found on newborn screenings in the U.S.  In Minnesota, nearly 30 babies are born with sickle cell disease each and every year and annually more than 1,200 babies are born with  sickle cell trait, making these babies highest risk for having future children with SCD. 

Whether you make a 1 time donation or create a fundraiser (we love this idea!), help us to expand our reach as we continue to work toward improving outcomes for those living with this disease.

Ways to join our fundraising challenge:

1. Make a donation of any amount

2. Organize a Team Fundraiser (via GiveMN)

3. Start a Facebook Fundraiser for SickleCellMN

Any Donation of $100 or more includes: 

• SickleCellMN T-shirt ($20 value)
• SickleCellMN Lanyard ($5 value) 
• 1 Admission to Slow Roll 4 Sickle Cell bike ride on Sat 6/19 ($10 value) -- in-person event
• 1 Admission to ALL Walk4SickleCell: Monthly Walk & Talks on Sat 6/26 , 7/31 and 8/21 (up to $30 value) -- in person event

NOTE: Once donation is confirmed, we will contact you to confirm your attendance to the in-person events and will provide you with hassle-free registration. *If you donate anonymously and are interested in your bonuses, please contact us directly at: events@sicklecellmn.org

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How you can stay involved!

• Donate regularly (money, goods & services)
• Volunteer your time and talents
• Donate blood locally!!! (American Red Cross & Memorial Blood Centers)
• Join the Bone Marrow Registry at Be The Match
• Attend virtual and in-person events (see info below)
• Follow @SickleCellMN on social media and share their posts 
• Visit www.sicklecellmn.org to learn more ways to get involved!

Upcoming events from SickleCellMN:

• Slow Roll for Sickle Cell Bike Ride -- Sat June 19th
• Walk 4 Sickle Cell: Community Walk & Talks -- Sat 6/26, 7/31 & 8/21
• SAVE THE DATE: Sickle Cell-ebration of Hope Gala -- Sun Sept 12th

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Our Work 

Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of Minnesota’s mission is to improve quality of life and increase access to competent and compassionate care for individuals and communities affected by sickle cell disease. 

Your Donation In Action

Your donation is greatly appreciated and helps Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota fulfill its mission through providing education, advocacy, community events and other much needed resources that help to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities impacted by Sickle Cell Disease.

*Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the laws in your state.