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Walter Briggs Recognizes National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Walter Briggs
September 7, 2007
Walter Briggs, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Norwalk, issued the following statement today:
"I'm pleased to join Mayor Moccia, Rhonda Collins, and Councilwoman Bolden in recognizing September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and applaud their drive to make people aware of this deadly disease.
"National Sickle Cell Awareness Month provides an opportunity for our community to contemplate our duty in confronting a devastating disease which unfairly impacts minorities, and too frequently goes undiagnosed by those unable to afford medical treatment. If we can rise to the occasion, facing this crisis together will bring out the best in our community, and bring real improvements to the lives of hundreds of young people in the area.
"The commitment required to manage this disease will go beyond what one city can do -- it will require a dedicated investment from our State and Federal governments, and a re-imagining of our current healthcare system--but we must never underestimate what we can achieve if each of us are personally committed to ensuring that those with sickle cell anemia and their families have the opportunities they deserve.
"I urge Norwalkers to give generously to Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Southern Connecticut, Inc., and to take advantage of the free testing for the disease on September 13th."
Donations to SCDAA can be sent to:
189 State Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
The September 13th Sickle Cell Awareness/Norwalk Health Department/Health Providers Health Fair will occur at:
SOUTH NORWALK COMMUNITY CENTER
98 South Main Street (NEON BUILDING)
South Norwalk, CT
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Contact SCDAA of Southern Connecticut for educational information, upcoming events, or to participate in the 16th Annual Walkathon:
On the web: http://www.scdaaofsouthernct.org
Phone: 203-366-8610
Email: SRSCA2@aol.com
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Walter Briggs
September 7, 2007
Walter Briggs, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Norwalk, issued the following statement today:
"I'm pleased to join Mayor Moccia, Rhonda Collins, and Councilwoman Bolden in recognizing September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and applaud their drive to make people aware of this deadly disease.
"National Sickle Cell Awareness Month provides an opportunity for our community to contemplate our duty in confronting a devastating disease which unfairly impacts minorities, and too frequently goes undiagnosed by those unable to afford medical treatment. If we can rise to the occasion, facing this crisis together will bring out the best in our community, and bring real improvements to the lives of hundreds of young people in the area.
"The commitment required to manage this disease will go beyond what one city can do -- it will require a dedicated investment from our State and Federal governments, and a re-imagining of our current healthcare system--but we must never underestimate what we can achieve if each of us are personally committed to ensuring that those with sickle cell anemia and their families have the opportunities they deserve.
"I urge Norwalkers to give generously to Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Southern Connecticut, Inc., and to take advantage of the free testing for the disease on September 13th."
Donations to SCDAA can be sent to:
189 State Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
The September 13th Sickle Cell Awareness/Norwalk Health Department/Health Providers Health Fair will occur at:
SOUTH NORWALK COMMUNITY CENTER
98 South Main Street (NEON BUILDING)
South Norwalk, CT
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Contact SCDAA of Southern Connecticut for educational information, upcoming events, or to participate in the 16th Annual Walkathon:
On the web: http://www.scdaaofsouthernct.org
Phone: 203-366-8610
Email: SRSCA2@aol.com
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