Sickle Cell 5K Sprint

Proceeds will benefit Sickle Cell Services at Memorial Healthcare System and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital for social services, scholarships, and Boggy Creek Camp annual participation.

Registration

Race Day Packet Pickup:
Race day packet pickup starting at 6:15 at Brian Piccolo Park.

In person at the following locations:

Running Wild
1133 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 565-9400
Runner's Depot
2233 S. University Drive, Davie, FL
(954) 474-4074
Premier Running Soccer and Tri
10341 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 340-7600

By Mail: By sending this application and a check to:
Memorial Foundation-Sickle Cell
c/o South Florida Striders
P.O. Box 882233
South Florida, FL 33082-2233

Online: Pre-register online through midnight on Thursday 9/25.

Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells in more than 75,000 Americans.

Sickle cell disease can cause episodes of pain, damage to vital organs such as lungs and kidneys, and even death. Young children with sickle cell disease are especially prone to certain dangerous bacterial infections, such as pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs) and meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord). Studies suggest that newborn screening can alert doctors to begin antibiotic treatment before infections occur and to monitor symptoms of possible worsening more closely.

Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease can add to and complicate the problems young persons experience in adjusting to the mental and physical changes that occur during adolescence. Adolescents with sickle cell disease may have up to a two-year lag in growth and development. In addition, they must deal with often unpredictable absences from school or social functions because of illness.

What is the incidence of Sickle Cell Disease
About 1 in every 375 African-American births and 1 in every 1,000 to 1,400 Hispanic-American births; Sickle Cell Disease also occurs with some frequency among people of Hispanic, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Descent.

What is Sickle Cell Trait
Sickle cell trait is a condition in which there is one gene for the formation of sickle hemoglobin and one for the formation of normal hemoglobin. Sickle cell trait occurs in one out of every 10 African Americans. Usually, people with sickle cell trait do not have any medical problems and they can lead normal lives. They do not develop sickle cell disease.

Screening for Sickle Cell Disease
Since 1988, all newborns in the State of Florida are screened at birth for sickle cell disease.

It is important to identify people with a hemoglobin trait so they will be aware of their risk of having children with sickle cell disease. If one parent has sickle cell trait and the other parent has normal hemoglobin, there is a 50 percent (1 in 2) chance with each pregnancy that the child will be born with sickle cell trait. If both parents have sickle trait, there is a 25 percent (1 in 4) chance with each pregnancy that the child will be born with sickle cell disease.

If you are interested in being screened for sickle cell trait, please call Sickle Cell Services at Memorial Regional Hospital at 800-388-5192.

Guidelines

GUIDELINES FOR THE VISUALLY AND/OR PHYSICALLY IMPARIED IN RUNNING EVENTS
Each athlete must bring to the designated booth a physician's or optometrist's verification of status as visually or physically impaired. Each athlete who reports an impairment must also present the appropriate physician/optometrist clearance to participate in the event. Each visually and/or physically impaired athlete must bring his/her own guide to the competition, however, the athlete is required to pay only one entry fee per participant/guide team. Athlete and guide are regarded as a team. The guide must wear on the front and back of his/her shirt singlet or bib the GUIDE Runner. The guide is not considered a competitive participant in the event and is not scored. As the visually or physically impaired runner crosses the finish line, the guide must be behind the athlete. The method of guidance is the choice of the athlete. He or she may choose to use an elbow lead, or a tether, or run free. Strapping or tying the hands of athlete and guide to one another is not permitted. The tether used must provide at least 5 cm (2 inches) length between the respective hands of guide and athlete. In addition, the runner may receive verbal instruction from the guide. Guides may not use a bicycle or other mechanical means of transport. The guide cannot pull the athlete, or propel the athlete forward by pushing.

Additional Information

Call Memorial Regional Hospital Health and Fitness Center at (954) 985-5800.

Sponsors

Managed by the South Florida Striders

South Florida Striders - P.O. Box 822233 - South Florida, FL 33082-2233
954-442-0129

5th Annual Sickle Cell Sprint

5K Run & Fitness Walk Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:15 a.m.

The 5th Annual Sickle Cell Sprint

5k Run & Fitness Walk

5K Run & Fitness Walk
Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:15 a.m.