United For Jamaica Football/Soccer Tournament Fundraiser for Sickle Cell Disease
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Jason Walker
The goal of United for Jamaica is to foster relationships between committed individuals and interest groups who will join in efforts to better the health, education and living conditions for the citizens of Jamaica, the Jamaican Disapora and the wider Caribbean By Jason Walker
Published on 23-Oct-07
Oct. 24, 2007 -- Each year, approximately
1,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder
characterized by intense fatigue and periodic pain episodes. This disease
affects predominantly African-Americans, with about 1 in 12 African-Americans carrying the sickle cell trait. Presently, no cure exists.
To raise funds to aid in finding a cure and to better the lives of those stricken by sickle cell disease, United for Jamaica (UFJ), a non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life of the African Diaspora, will be hosting its annual Ball or Bust Soccer Tournament Fundraiser at 1pm – 6pm on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at REDAN PARK ON THE PHILLIPS ROAD SIDE. Proceeds will benefit Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia and United for Jamaica.
To raise funds to aid in finding a cure and to better the lives of those stricken by sickle cell disease, United for Jamaica (UFJ), a non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life of the African Diaspora, will be hosting its annual Ball or Bust Soccer Tournament Fundraiser at 1pm – 6pm on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at REDAN PARK ON THE PHILLIPS ROAD SIDE. Proceeds will benefit Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia and United for Jamaica.