The event will hold at Ocean Crest School, TF Kuboye road Lekki, Lagos on Saturday, November 19, 2016.
The ‘End Sickle Cell in our Generation’ event is billed to hold at Ocean Crest School, TF Kuboye road Lekki, Lagos on Saturday, November 19, 2016.
Research
shows that Nigeria has the largest cases of Sickle Cell in the world
making up to 8% of infant mortality rates in the country. The genetic
disorder occurs when persons containing sickle cell trait pass on their
genes to their children leaving them susceptible to Anemia, delayed
growth, frequent infections and strokes.
Asides
that there is a huge stigma attached to the disorder and we want to
push back against that with the help of NGO Nirvana Initiative who
specialise in educating people about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at our
event-
Nirvana Initiative provides a safe
haven for sickle cell individuals so they do not have to feel alone
knowing they have a community there to pray with them, laugh and support
them in all their endeavors. Nirvana Initiative will be providing free
genotype testing for 200 people on the day 50 of which will be free.
They
will also provide free drugs for warriors (a term used to describe
those living with sickle cell) finally there would be free counselling
for those who feel it may be required.
This
event is not limited to warriors alone but those who want to support
the movement. It will be held outdoors and you can look forward to
performances, fashion, comedy, exhibition stalls and a raffle draw; for
refreshments there will be a tantalizing BBQ grill and food court.
VENUE- Ocean Crest School, TF Kuboye road Lekki, Lagos
DATE – November 19 2016
TIME- 12- 6PM
It’s
going to be a lively day so if you are a budding entrepreneur then
hurry and book a stall now, contact: Dieko –08053537861, Michael
–09078296333 or send a mail: 4sightentertainters@gmail.com
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