Bye Sickle Cell Bicycle Day
Cycling
10 mi
About the event
September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
Let's get ready to ride! Our inaugural 'Bye Sickle Cell Bicycle Day' is coming up fast. On September 18, 2021 join us for a day of biking in recognition and support of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Whether you are an avid rider or a beginner, you're invited. This year's bicycle day will be a virtual event. You chose the when, where, and how you bike. Take your ride outside, inside, on a stationary bike, tricycle, or motorbike. Share your bicycle day pictures with us via email at [email protected] or post on Facebook and tag us, @maruadvocates. Turn this event into a fun and healthy activity by riding with a partner or a team. The more people who participate, the more good we can do so, SPREAD THE WORD.
Find us on Facebook and Instagram and share your story. We'd love to know why you are riding. Show us your bike and your gear too! Remember to be safe. Wear protective riding equipment, as necessary, and only post your route on social media after the ride. When you post pictures of this event on social media include hashtags: #byesicklecell, #maruadvocates, #healthandwellness.
Registration is now open. Sign up early and as a team to save on registration fees. Register by September 1, 2021 to receive your commemorative T-shirt in time for the event.
Facts and Statistics
In the United States between 70,000 - 100,000 people are diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease or carry the trait1200 newborns in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area alone are diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease every yearAlthough treatments can help manage crises, there is lots of work to be done to discover a cure
Why We Ride
Your contributions support Sickle Cell Disease organizations across the nation. This event will support Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease. Visit our website for more information.
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