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SUMMARY:Sickle Cell Statewide 5K Walk\, Run\, or Jog for a Cure
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date – September 19\, 2026\nJoin us for a powerful day of community\, awareness\, and action as we come together to support families impacted by sickle cell disease. \nHosted by Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease\, Inc.\, this statewide event brings together individuals\, families\, healthcare advocates\, and supporters for a meaningful cause. \n\nEvent Details\n\n📅 Date: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 9:00 AM\n📍 Location: Greenwood District\, Tulsa\, Oklahoma\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe Sickle Cell Statewide 5K Walk\, Run or Jog for a Cure & Health Bazaar is more than just a race—it’s a movement. \nWhether you choose to walk\, run\, or jog\, your participation helps: \n\nRaise awareness about sickle cell disease\nSupport families affected by the condition\nPromote healthier lifestyles in our communities\nConnect attendees with valuable health resources\n\n\nHealth Bazaar\nIn addition to the 5K\, attendees will enjoy a Health Bazaar featuring: \n\nHealth screenings\nWellness resources\nCommunity organizations\nEducational materials on sickle cell disease\nLocal vendors and partners\n\n\nWhy It Matters\nSickle cell disease disproportionately impacts underserved communities. Events like this help shine a light on the need for: \n\nIncreased education\nBetter access to care\nStronger community support systems\n\nTogether\, we can make a difference. \n\nGet Involved\n\nParticipate in the 5K\nVolunteer\nBecome a sponsor\nShare the event with your network\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration coming soon!Stay tuned for updates and early sign-up opportunities. \n\nStay Connected\nFollow us and check back for updates\, registration details\, and event announcements.
URL:https://sicklecelloklahoma.org/event/sickle-cell-statewide-5k-walk-run-or-jog-for-a-cure/
CATEGORIES:Walk-Run
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SUMMARY:Circle of Friends: Spring Into Health
DESCRIPTION:Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease invites you and your family to join us for Circle of Friends: Spring Into Health\, a fun and educational community event designed to promote healthy living for individuals and families impacted by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). \nThis family-friendly gathering combines nutrition education\, community connection\, and outdoor activities to support the health and well-being of SCD warriors and their families. Participants will learn practical tips for improving daily nutrition\, maintaining hydration and energy\, and preparing simple\, family-friendly meals that support better health. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nDuring this event\, families will receive helpful information about: \n\n\nHealthy foods that support individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease \n\n\nThe importance of hydration and maintaining energy levels \n\n\nSimple\, family-friendly meal ideas \n\n\nHow proper nutrition can help prevent pain crises \n\n\nEvent Activities\nIn addition to the educational sessions\, families can enjoy a variety of fun activities\, including: \n\n\nEaster Egg Hunt \n\n\nFamily Games \n\n\nGiveaways \n\n\nCommunity Resource Information \n\n\nFamilies are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy the outdoor setting. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, April 4\, 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nLocation:Supporters Office5424 N Madison AveTulsa\, Oklahoma 74126 \nRegistration Deadline\nTuesday\, March 31 at 12:00 PM \nSpace may be limited\, so early registration is encouraged. \nFor questions or additional information\, please contact:Glenda Porter\, Advocate(918) 809-1327
URL:https://sicklecelloklahoma.org/event/circle-of-friends-spring-into-health/
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Easter Eggstravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful and inclusive Adaptive Easter Eggstravaganza\, designed especially for families who benefit from sensory-friendly and adaptive activities. This special event provides a welcoming environment where children of all abilities can celebrate Easter through fun\, engaging\, and accessible experiences. \nThe event will feature adaptive egg hunts\, quiet sensory zones\, and family-friendly activities that ensure every child can participate comfortably and safely. Our goal is to create a supportive and joyful atmosphere where smiles are guaranteed and families can make lasting memories together. \nLunch will be provided\, so families can relax\, connect with others in the community\, and enjoy a festive afternoon. \nEvent Details\nLocation:Southern Oaks Community Center400 SW 66th StOklahoma City\, OK 73139 \nDate: Saturday\, March 28Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nFamilies are warmly invited to come celebrate Easter in a sensory-friendly\, inclusive environment where everyone can participate and have fun. \nThis event is made possible through the collaboration of community organizations committed to supporting inclusive opportunities for children and families in Oklahoma.
URL:https://sicklecelloklahoma.org/event/adaptive-easter-eggstravaganza/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Advocacy\, Access & Action
DESCRIPTION:“It’s Not Just a Diagnosis — It’s a Life” \nWhy Social Services Are Essential in Sickle Cell Care \nSupporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease\, Inc. invites you to an important and timely conversation about the real-life impact of sickle cell disease — and why medical care alone is not enough. \nSickle cell disease is more than a diagnosis. It affects families\, livelihoods\, education\, mental health\, and long-term stability. True care requires advocacy\, coordinated services\, and access to community-based support systems that help individuals move from crisis survival to stability and dignity. \nThis powerful webinar will explore how integrated care and social services transform outcomes for individuals and families living with sickle cell disease. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhy sickle cell care must go beyond emergency treatment\nThe critical role of social workers and case managers\nHow advocacy improves access to healthcare and community resources\nStrategies for building integrated care models\nPractical ways families and providers can take action\n\nWhether you are a healthcare provider\, social worker\, community advocate\, policymaker\, caregiver\, or someone personally impacted by sickle cell disease\, this session will provide insight\, tools\, and inspiration. \nFeatured Speaker \nVelvet Brown-Watts \nCEO/Founder\, MSW\, CM\, CHC\nSupporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease\, Inc. \nVelvet Brown-Watts is a dedicated advocate and leader committed to improving systems of care for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease. Through her work\, she champions integrated care\, patient advocacy\, and equitable access to essential social services. \nEvent Details \nDate: March 26th\nTime: 6:30 PM\nLocation: Live on Zoom \nMeeting ID: 819 4645 7773\nPasscode: SCDMatters \nRegister here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Vp5cDXjhTVy0SRdycalg6Q \nWhy This Conversation Matters \nFamilies affected by sickle cell disease often face barriers that extend far beyond hospital walls — including housing instability\, employment challenges\, insurance gaps\, transportation barriers\, and lack of coordinated care. \nWhen social services are integrated into healthcare delivery: \n\nHospital readmissions decrease\nPatient trust increases\nCare coordination improves\nFamilies gain stability\nQuality of life improves\n\nThis webinar is part of our ongoing commitment to education\, advocacy\, and action in the sickle cell community. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nHealthcare providers\nSocial workers and case managers\nNonprofit leaders\nCommunity advocates\nStudents in health and social sciences\nIndividuals and families impacted by sickle cell disease\n\nJoin us as we move the conversation forward — from diagnosis to dignity\, from crisis to coordinated care\, and from awareness to action. \nBecause it’s not just a diagnosis. It’s a life.
URL:https://sicklecelloklahoma.org/event/webinar-advocacy-access-action/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Health is Wealth: Spring Nutrition & Food Distribution Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Health is Wealth: Spring Nutrition & Food Distribution Program\, a community initiative designed to support families living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) by providing access to healthy foods and valuable nutrition education. \nThis event offers families the opportunity to receive fresh food items while also participating in a short educational session focused on the importance of nutrition and wellness. Our goal is to empower families with knowledge and resources that promote healthier lifestyles and improved overall well-being. \nParticipants must attend a mandatory education session at the beginning of the event. Please note that arrival after the education session will disqualify participation\, so we encourage families to arrive on time. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, March 21\, 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nMandatory Education Session:11:05 AM – 11:15 AM \nEvent Locations\nTulsa Families with SCDWinCo Foods7130 S Memorial Dr.Tulsa\, OK 74133 \nOklahoma City Families with SCDWinCo Foods3535 NW 39th StreetOklahoma City\, OK 73112 \nRegistration Deadline\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 at 12:00 PM \nFamilies must register before the deadline to participate. \nThis program is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the health and well-being of families affected by sickle cell disease across Oklahoma. \nFor more information\, visit www.sicklecelloklahoma.org or contact: \n\n\nAdrian – Tulsa CHW: 918-407-0285 \n\n\nZanade – OKC CHW: 405-626-1145
URL:https://sicklecelloklahoma.org/event/adaptive-easter-eggstravaganza-2/
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SUMMARY:Vertex Gene Therapy Overview for Sickle Cell Disease
DESCRIPTION:Educational Webinar Presented by Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease\, Inc.\nSupporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease\, Inc. invites you to join us for an educational presentation focused on emerging gene therapy options for sickle cell disease. \nThis session will provide important information about a Vertex gene therapy and what it may mean for individuals and families living with sickle cell disease. As treatment options evolve\, it is essential that patients\, caregivers\, and community members have access to accurate\, understandable information to help them make informed decisions. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: March 12\, 2026Time: 6:00 PMLocation: Live via Zoom \nMeeting ID: 816 4717 4346Passcode: 778665 \nRegister here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ad7ggjbYRQicMlv9T11D4Q \n\nAbout the Presentation\nThis educational webinar will: \n\n\nProvide an overview of Vertex’s gene therapy for sickle cell disease \n\n\nExplain how gene therapy works in simple\, understandable terms \n\n\nDiscuss who may be eligible \n\n\nOutline what patients and families can expect during the process \n\n\nOffer an opportunity to learn more about emerging treatment advancements \n\n\nThe goal of this session is education and awareness — empowering families with knowledge about evolving therapeutic options. \n\nFeatured Speaker\nWanda Vazquez\, MBA\nPatient Educator Senior ManagerHematology Marketing\, Vertex \nWanda Vazquez serves as a Patient Educator Senior Manager in Hematology Marketing at Vertex. She brings experience in patient education and outreach\, helping individuals better understand treatment options and resources available to them. \n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\nIndividuals living with sickle cell disease \n\n\nParents and caregivers \n\n\nHealthcare professionals \n\n\nCommunity advocates \n\n\nSocial workers and case managers \n\n\nAnyone interested in learning about gene therapy advancements \n\n\n\nWhy This Conversation Matters\nSickle cell disease has historically had limited treatment options. Advances in gene therapy represent a significant moment in the evolution of care. Access to clear\, accurate educational information allows families to engage in meaningful conversations with their healthcare providers about potential options. \nJoin us for this important educational session and stay informed about innovations shaping the future of sickle cell care.
URL:https://sicklecelloklahoma.org/event/vertex-gene-therapy-overview-for-sickle-cell-disease/
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SUMMARY:Hands Across Oklahoma
DESCRIPTION:Rare Disease Town Hall Meeting\nA Virtual Community Conversation\nSupporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease\, Inc.\, in collaboration with Oklahoma Rare\, invites you to join us for an important statewide virtual town hall focused on rare diseases. \nThis community-centered discussion is designed to bring together individuals\, families\, caregivers\, advocates\, and professionals to share information\, resources\, and collective action strategies that support those affected by rare diseases across Oklahoma. \nTogether\, we are building stronger connections\, increasing awareness\, and strengthening advocacy efforts throughout our state. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, March 5\, 2026Time: 6:30 PMFormat: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) \nMeeting ID: 838 5024 4668Passcode: 022605 \nRegister in advance:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5jviz3t1RKaOctL8ffRiBQ#/registration \n\nAbout the Town Hall\n“Hands Across Oklahoma” is more than a meeting — it’s a movement toward collaboration and community empowerment. \nParticipants will: \n\n\nEngage in an informative and interactive discussion \n\n\nLearn about resources available to rare disease families \n\n\nConnect with advocacy leaders and organizations \n\n\nShare experiences and identify common challenges \n\n\nExplore solutions to improve access\, care coordination\, and support services \n\n\nThis town hall aims to strengthen partnerships across Oklahoma to better serve individuals and families living with rare diseases. \n\nFeatured Speakers\nSky Collins\nFounder\, Oklahoma Rare \nSky Collins is a passionate advocate dedicated to supporting and uniting Oklahoma’s rare disease community. Through Oklahoma Rare\, she works to amplify patient voices and foster collaboration among stakeholders. \nVelvet Brown-Watts\nExecutive DirectorSupporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease\, Inc. \nVelvet Brown-Watts is a leader in advocacy and community-based care\, committed to improving systems of support for families impacted by sickle cell disease and other rare conditions. \n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\nIndividuals living with rare diseases \n\n\nParents and caregivers \n\n\nHealthcare professionals \n\n\nSocial workers and case managers \n\n\nNonprofit leaders \n\n\nPolicy advocates \n\n\nCommunity stakeholders \n\n\nIf you care about strengthening support systems for rare disease families in Oklahoma\, this conversation is for you. \n\nWhy This Matters\nRare diseases impact thousands of Oklahoma families\, often creating unique medical\, emotional\, and financial challenges. Community dialogue and coordinated advocacy are essential to improving outcomes. \nBy coming together\, we can: \n\n\nIncrease awareness \n\n\nExpand access to care \n\n\nImprove policy advocacy \n\n\nStrengthen community support networks \n\n\nJoin us as we stand together — hands across Oklahoma — to ensure no family facing a rare disease stands alone.
URL:https://sicklecelloklahoma.org/event/hands-across-oklahoma/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive - Langston University - Tulsa
DESCRIPTION:Community strength and lifesaving action take center stage at the upcoming blood drive at Langston University–Tulsa. This event is more than a chance to donate blood—it’s a chance to directly support patients living with sickle cell disease and others who depend on regular transfusions to survive. On Thursday\, February 5\, the Langston Tulsa campus will open its lobby to students\, staff\, and community members ready to make an impact. By answering the call to donate\, participants help ensure a stable blood supply while standing in solidarity with families affected by sickle cell disease. One donation can save multiple lives\, and together\, our collective effort can ease suffering and bring hope where it’s needed most.
URL:https://sicklecelloklahoma.org/event/blood-drive-langston-university-tulsa/
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive - Langston University - OKC
DESCRIPTION:Strength\, community\, and lifesaving impact come together in this upcoming blood drive at Langston University–OKC. As the image powerfully reminds us\, our blood saves lives—and for individuals living with sickle cell disease\, regular blood donations are not just helpful\, they are essential. On Tuesday\, February 3\, students\, faculty\, and the surrounding Oklahoma City community are invited to roll up their sleeves and make a real difference. Hosted in Classroom #102\, this blood drive is an opportunity to turn compassion into action\, support the American Red Cross\, and help ensure that patients who rely on frequent transfusions have access to the lifesaving blood they need.
URL:https://sicklecelloklahoma.org/event/blood-drive-langston-university-okc/
CATEGORIES:Blood Drive
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SUMMARY:Spreading Hope Back2School Bash
DESCRIPTION:Join Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease\, Inc. for the “Spreading Hope Back2School Bash!
URL:https://sicklecelloklahoma.org/event/4th-annual-womens-empowerment-high-tea-2/
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Women's Empowerment Mother's Day High Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease\, Inc. for “Breathe: Women’s Empowerment High Tea\,” an enriching afternoon dedicated to fostering women’s empowerment\, mental health\, self-care\, and authenticity. This elegant gathering offers a serene space to pause\, reflect\, and connect with a community of supportive women.\n\nEvent Highlights:\n\nInspirational Speakers: Hear from esteemed experts who will share insights on embracing one’s true self and the transformative power of self-care in achieving mental well-being. \nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded women\, fostering relationships that support personal growth and empowerment.​ \nElegant High Tea: Indulge in a selection of fine teas and delectable treats in a sophisticated setting\, celebrating the essence of femininity and self-care \nThis event is designed to inspire and equip you with strategies to prioritize your mental health\, embrace self-care\, and live authentically. Take this opportunity to breathe\, rejuvenate\, and empower yourself alongside a community dedicated to uplifting women. \n\n  \n  \nA Message from the Executive Director: Velvet Brown-Watts \n\n\nOn behalf of Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease and our dedicated Advisory and Leadership Council\, it is a true honor to welcome you to the 4th Annual Sickle Cell Women’s Empowerment Tea – BREATHE.\nToday\, we gather in unity and with purpose—to pause\, reflect\, and most importantly\, to breathe. This tea is more than a moment of refreshment; it is a celebration of the strength\, resilience\, and unwavering spirit of women who are living with\, impacted by\, or advocating for those affected by sickle cell disease\, its inherited disorders\, and traits. \nThis event is your invitation to exhale\, to embrace healing\, to grow through education\, and to empower one another. It is a safe space for reflection\, encouragement\, and renewal. Together\, we affirm that we are not alone\, that we matter\, and that our stories and voices are worthy of being seen\, heard\, and honored. \nYou are not only survivors—you are trailblazers. You are caregivers\, advocates\, educators\, and champions within our communities. And today\, we hold space for you—to share your truth\, to connect with others\, and to uplift one another through love\, knowledge\, and sisterhood. \nLet this be a time of encouragement\, self-care\, and restoration. May you leave this space feeling seen\, valued\, and empowered—reminded that your breath\, your voice\, and your life are powerful. \nThank you for being here. Thank you for being you.\nTogether\, let’s breathe\, rise\, and lead. \nWelcome to BREATHE. \n\nVelvet Brown-Watts\, BSW\, MSW\, CM \n\nFounder-Executive Director\nHemoglobinopathy Counselor Certified\n\nOur Emcee: Alicia Latimer\, MHR\, MLIS \nAlicia has served as the Emcee for the Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Women’s Empowerment Tea. She has been a public speaker for many distinguished programs such as the Sisters Sippin’ Tea Books and Brunch and many more. She is married for over 40 years to retired Tulsa Fire Investigator Millard Latimer\, Sr.\, and they are proud parents of three adults and four grandsons\n\n  \n  \nMichelle Sutton\, JD \nMs. Sutton provides consulting services for clients at both the state and federal levels. These\nconsulting services include: lobbying\, legal analysis\, grassroots’ coordination\, and association\nmanagement. In addition\, she is an adjunct professor\, routinely teaching Administrative Law and\nAmerican Government. In service to the public\, she also provides Legislative 101 Seminars.\nThese seminars explain the actual procedures by which a bill can become law\, as well as the\nintersection of politics and policy within the process. \nMs. Sutton is responsible for passing numerous legislative measures including bills for the\nAmerican Cancer Society that authorize the recycling of unused prescription drugs from nursing\nhomes\, mandate insurance coverage of annual gynecological examinations\, and provide state\nmatching funds for breast examinations. From November 2024 to March 2025\, the drug\nrecycling program in Tulsa County\, alone\, has filled 454\,778 prescriptions with a wholesale\nvalue of $31\,212.341. \nMs. Sutton has been inducted into the Broken Arrow High School Hall of Fame as a Great\nGraduate and has been chosen by the Journal Record as one of fifty women in Oklahoma\nmaking a difference. She is a member of Leadership Oklahoma and is President of the OSU\nDepartment of Political Science Advisory Board.\nMs. Sutton is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma College\nof Law. \n  \nPat Shannon\, LPN \nI have worked as an LPN for 39 years; of those years I have been in Oncology for 27 years. I was\nraised in the Tahlequah area. I resided in Broken Arrow for the past 35 years with husband\nFrank. I enjoy outdoors gardening\, hiking\, running and cycling. \n  \nTracy Koopman\, RN \nMy name is Tracy Koopman. I’m a Registered Nurse. I’ve spent the last two and a half years as\nDr. Janjua and KJ Tipton’s triage nurse at Saint Francis Cancer Center. I care for our sickle cell\npatients by answering their calls and assisting with whatever needs they may have. I do my best\nto provide kind\, compassionate care and to advocate when needed. \n  \n  \nDr. Sherri Smith-Keys\, DNP \nDr. Sherri Smith-Keys is the Associate VP of Clinical Affairs and the Executive Director of the Langston\nUniversity Tulsa campus; she assumed this role in August 2023. She has 40 years of clinical\, nursing\nmanagement/administration\, and nursing education background.  She is very motivated to provide\nmultilayer access to higher education students through the intentional focus on growth and program\nexpansion.  Her work philosophy is to be challenged all the time\, especially in aspects of her job; love for\nlearning new things\, taking new opportunities\, and working with different people. She received her BSN\nfrom the University of Texas at Arlington\, MSN from Regis University and DNP from Walden University.\nShe is married to her best friend\, and she has four adult sons. \n  \nShannon D. Luper \nShannon Luper is currently the Director of Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program for Girl Scouts of\nEastern Oklahoma. She received her education from Rogers State University\, Career Point\nBusiness School and NE Oklahoma Vo-tech. She began her career in the Legal field\, switching\nto aviation before branching out to the non-profit sector. Shannon began volunteering with the\nprison ministry in the 1990’s\, where she found her passion. Volunteering in the prison system\,\nShannon learned early the importance of children to the parent and the continual pains the\nmother's hearts felt because she left her children behind while serving time within the judicial\nsystem. Because of this knowledge Shannon was enthusiastic to join the mission of Project\nMEND upon its onset of receiving its initial funding in 2003 and has been running with its vision\nsince. Shannon has been with Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma for over 20 years. Shannon\nreceived the Sarkeys Special Recognition Award from Oklahoma Center for Nonprofit in 2017\nfor her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars. Shannon has had numerous\ninterviews with local and national media\, including CNN. Shannon has been featured in several\nmagazine articles\, both locally and nationally. She continues to collaborate with those who wish\nto advocate for children of incarcerated parents and their families. Shannon thrives from the\nability to witness families who desire to overcome barriers associated with generational\nincarceration daily. \nShannon Luper is not only an advocate\, but a facilitator of several cognitive based curriculums\nwithin the prisons and community including Nurturing Parenting\, On My Shoulders\, Thinking\nfor a Change\, ACE Interface\, Brief Interventions and Victim Impact and Parent Café to name a\nfew. Shannon is a current student of I Am Victorious School of Ministries where she is seeking\nher ministerial credentials. \n  \nSharon Wilson \nMy name is Sharon Wilson. I am a married mother of 3 adult children with 2 born diagnosed with Sickle\nCell Disease. One of my greatest challenges was fighting my way through corporate America as a black\nfemale engineer while advocating through the bureaucracy of the medical establishment for adequate\ncare of the children. While I know many can relate\, this should not be the case in this 21st century. We\nmoved from Arizona to Oklahoma in 2021 and traded city life for farm life. My husband and I will continue\nto pray and explore techniques and therapies to help and even cure this population. \n  \n  \nSherece Thompson \nMy name is Sherece Thompson\, and I am 53 years old. I have three grown children: SheQuanta\, who is\n34; Derrick\, who is 27; and Derrisha\, who is 25. My son Derrick has sickle cell disease\, which we\ndiscovered when he was just six months old. Initially\, it was challenging to understand this condition\, but\nas the months passed\, I learned more about sickle cell\, making it a bit easier to manage each day.\nI am also a proud grandmother to three wonderful grandbabies. Cooking and baking are my passions; I\nenjoy making cakes and pies\, which I sell. I have been a member of my church for 18 years\, and I dream\nof one day owning my own catering company. \nI love spending time outdoors in my yard and cherish moments with my family. In addition to my other\npursuits\, I also work with my mom at her daycare. I truly enjoy traveling and having fun whenever I can. \nDespite my stage 4 kidney failure\, for which I've been on dialysis for nine years\, I remain optimistic and\nengaged in my life. \n  \nJoyce Cooper \nFirst Lady Joyce Cooper has dedicated 51 years to ministry\, with a deep passion for reaching hurting\nindividuals and emphasizing the power of education\, stating\, "Your best tool is Education." She feels a\nstrong calling to minister to women who have experienced hurt and abuse\, helping them understand the\ndepth of Jesus' love for them. Joyce ministers with a practical and accessible style\, sharing her insights\nthrough workshops\, seminars\, and women's conferences under the power and anointing of God.\nMarried to Bishop Melvin Cooper\, Pastor of World Won for Christ Family Life Ministries\, Joyce has served\nalongside her husband in ministry for 30 years. She currently holds the positions of Director of the WWFC\nWomen’s Ministry and Vice President of the World Won Development Center. \nJoyce and Bishop Cooper have been married for 40 years and are the proud parents of two children\, Eric\nLucas and Mikki (Titus) Hawthorne\, both of whom carry the Sickle Cell trait. Their family has grown to\ninclude seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. \nBorn on July 20\, 1955\, at the historic Moton Memorial Hospital in Tulsa\, Oklahoma\, Joyce is a proud\ngraduate of Booker T. Washington High School\, class of 1973\, which holds the distinction of being the last\nall-Black class to graduate before desegregation. Her earlier education included integration at Louis Mae\nAlcott Elementary School in 1965 and Thomas Gilcrease Middle School in 1967\, both in Tulsa.\nTogether with her husband\, Joyce has co-founded several community initiatives\, including: Edurec Youth\nFamily and Fun Center (2013)\, Fitting Back In Prison Reintegration Program (2006)\, 36th St. N Event\nCenter (2016)\, and she serves as a board member of World Won Development (1994). \nHer professional contributions include serving as the PAW Oklahoma State Women’s Dept. President\nfrom 1993 to 1996\, where she served over 23 churches and was recognized as Woman of the Year in\n1996. She was also involved with the E3 Coalition (2011-2013) and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and\nMental Health Services Administration) from 2011 to 2013. Joyce was a dedicated member of the\nOklahoma Parent Revolution team (2013-2016)\, advocating for empowerment to improve low-performing\nschools (in relation to State Bill 1001). Her commitment extended to Catholic Charities of Tulsa (Black\nchildren adoption services) from 1992 to 1994 and coordinating the Kirk of the Hill Angel Tree partnership\n(serving children with incarcerated parents) from 2005 to 2016. She partnered with Food on the Move\nfounder Taylor Hanson (2015-2021) to combat hunger in North Tulsa. Joyce participated in the Principal\nFor A Day program at TPS Skelly Elementary and Middle School in 2012. As a long-term volunteer (1999-\n2017) and advocate for Oklahomans with disabilities at TARC\, she further demonstrated her compassion\nby serving as a Legal Guardian for a person with disabilities from 2000 to the present. Her involvement in\neducation continued through the Partners in Education program with Hawthorne Elementary School\n(2008-2019). Joyce served as 2nd Vice President of the 36th St N Corridor\, Phoenix District (Vision 2025)\nunder President Traci Chandler from 2014 to 2016 and is currently a Community Advisory Board member\nof the THD North Regional Health and Wellness Center (since 2013). \nAcademically\, Joyce earned a Certificate of Achievement in Child Development (CDA) and a Certificate of\nMastery (Master Teacher) from TCC-Tulsa Community College in 2007\, followed by a Silver Director\nCredential (2009-2015). She served as Director of WWELC (day care and summer camp) from 2007 to\n2015 and contributed to Tulsa Legacy Charter School as a Pre-K teacher's aide\, reading specialist\,\nsubstitute teacher\, and office manager from 2012 to 2019. \n\n  \nCathy Cox\, R.N.\,M.S.N. \n\nCathy Cox\, R.N.\, M.S.N.\, is a high school nurse preparing to retire after the 23/24 school year. She became interested in the care of young people suffering from sickle cell disease while working as a school nurse. She saw firsthand the health disparities experienced by these students in their daily struggle for the care they need and the recognition of the profound need for accommodations that will assure their access to all educational endeavors available to every student. Cathy will be devoting her retirement years to improving care for all patients and families dealing with the many challenges of sickle cell disease\, thalassemia and sickle cell trait. \nCathy obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s degree in nursing education from Northeastern State University. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Nurse Practice through Oklahoma Wesleyan University located in Bartlesville\, Oklahoma. Her projected graduation date is December 2024. \n\n\nOther Event Activites:\nHat and Head Piece Contest\nFree Heath Education\nCommunity and Business Vendors\nScholarship Presentation
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Supporters of Families with SCD Virtual Walk\, Run or Jog
DESCRIPTION:7th Annual Sickle Cell 5k Virtual Walk\, Run or Jog Together for a Cure \nTheme: Race to the Front \n  \nSupporters is the only community-based organization contracted with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to conduct best practices research to better meet the health care and family support needs of Oklahomans who live with sickle cell disease and its inherited disorders and traits. Supporters is the new state lead sub-contractor under the SCDAA HRSA Newborn Screening Program Grant and continues to provide educational outreach\,  empowerment  and healthcare transition support for youth and families newly diagnosed within the Oklahoma Sickle Cell community. Our vision is to break the cycle of Sickle Cell Disease by increasing self-efficacy and improving the overall quality of life for children youth\, adults\, and families. \nVIRTUAL EVENT INFORMATION \n\nDate of Event: October 24th\, 2020 from 9am – 1pm CST\nOnline Registration is Open!\nEvent Format: Virtual Online via Whova® Virtual Event Platform\n\n  \n\nPowered By Whova\nOnline Event Registration
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SUMMARY:2019 Easter Egghunt and Collaboration Education Event
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