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The Black Wall St. Times is proud to announce a sponsorship for the Supporters Of Families With Sicklecell, INC‘s 5K Race.
Early registration is open NOW until Saturday, September 9, 2017
Date: Saturday, September 9, 2017
Morning Registration Time: 7:30 AM
Race Start Time: Race begins at 9:00 AM
Location: 1414 North Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, Okla. 74106
Sicklecell disproportionately affects African Americans. 1 in 12 African Americans are born with the sickle cell trait. The Sickle Cell disease will occur in 1 in 500 African Americans.
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