Candis King SCD Awareness Memorial Walk

ABOUT candis king 1.5 mile
sickle cell disease awareness memorial
&
community blood drive

Let's honor the life of Candis King, a SCD Warrior by spreading SCD awareness and putting that awareness into action by donating blood.

Honoring the Life of Candis King

This community outreach is being organized by the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter (PWCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta GEMS Educational Program to honor the life and legacy of Candis King. Candis was a PWCAC Delta GEM that attended Charles J. Colgan, Sr High School; she was active in her school and community. September is Candis' birth month and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month. Candis' impact on this world supersedes her 15 years on this earth. We are walking 1.5-miles to honor those precious 15 years.

The walk seeks to honor Candis King and all warriors, raise SCD awareness, education, resources, and support SCD warriors and caregivers through community engagement and advocacy. The morning will include a time to honor Candis, a 1.5-mile SCD Awareness Walk, education from partners, legislative awareness information, and a blood drive in honor of Candis King. SCD trait screening will be available on site. Please support the ongoing need for blood donations - you never know your blood may help a SCD warrior.

We invite everyone to join us in walking, increasing awareness about sickle cell disease, and supporting the lifesaving gift of blood donation. Please bring your family and friends as we come together to make a meaningful impact in our community.

register to attend

Registration is required to attend this event. All attendees are strongly encouraged register in advance. For those that are unable to register in advance, there will be onsite registration available for you from 8:30am.

If you encounter any issues with registration or have any questions, please email: PWCACDSTGEMS@gmail.com

eVENT DETAILS

Candis King 1.5 mile Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Memorial Walk will be held Saturday, September 26th.

At 9AM, we will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Candis King. Guests will hear remarks from Candis King's family, the President of the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., members of the Delta GEMS Committee, and Delta GEMS participants. We will also recognize our valued community partners and honor Candis through special tributes, including music and dance, as we celebrate her enduring impact on our community.