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Sickle Cell Awareness Month

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.

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SupportiveAdrienne PickettSep 8, 2026

A parent advocate on the UAB Lifespan Sickle Cell board, she shared that her brother and son both live with sickle cell and thanked the city for the advocacy space.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026 · 9:23 →
SupportiveJohnny ThorntonSep 8, 2026

Father of a 15-year-old sickle cell warrior at Ramsey High School, he urged the council to back research funding and awareness so children like his son can chase their dreams.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026 · 10:13 →
SupportiveAnika MasonSep 8, 2026

Executive director of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Central Alabama, she thanked the council for the proclamation and stressed that awareness reduces stigma.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026 · 13:46 →