Declaring September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, congratulating the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Philadelphia / Delaware Valley Chapter in recognition of their 26th Annual Walter E. Brandon (Virtual) Sickle Cell 5K Walk / Run Fundraiser, named in memory of the late Rev. Walter E. Brandon, and commending the work of researchers and medical health professionals working every day to fight Sickle Cell Disease and towards the ultimate goal of a universal cure.

240859 · Resolution · Adopted

Sponsors: Anthony Phillips, Cindy Bass, Curtis Jones Jr., Jamie Gauthier, Jeffery Young Jr., Jim Harrity, Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Kendra Brooks, Kenyatta Johnson, Mark Squilla, Mike Driscoll, Nicolas O'Rourke, Nina Ahmad, Quetcy Lozada, Rue Landau

Timeline

• Sep 26, 2024: Adopted (City Council)
• Sep 26, 2024: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar (City Council)