The As One Foundation

Mark your calendars for the Houston World Sickle Cell Day Juneteenth Jubilee Health Fair & Blood Drive this Saturday, June 20th!

Come out to the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center from 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM to hear from As One Foundation founder, Trait Warrior, and retired NFL wide receiver Devard Darling. He will be hosting a vital Texas Sickle Cell Registry Listening Session.

Let's celebrate Juneteenth by investing in our collective health and well-being. ❤️

🗓️ Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 1:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
📍Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
🏢 6719 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091

Register for the blood drive: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/418797?fbclid=IwY2xjawShL0dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7rZysP_XehERPt7UP8iIDrk9b__x8nybhYIMAwSasT5jua3w8GJv5f1lLfI_aem_MCuNl30AoRlqWBZv-ks_6g

Register for the main event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-world-sickle-cell-day-juneteenth-jubilee-health-fair-blood-drive-tickets-1988573301275?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawShL1dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeN7tCqMV2kByRBxWqiQuLEYfAg73JloZy6PuKueJM3F5Gna86m_m1nECrhKs_aem_hqtJl3lm5O2LeqZ0JNmZiQ

Let’s come together for health, heritage, and hope. See you there! 👋🏾❤️🖤💚

Join us this Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the Houston World Sickle Cell Day Juneteenth Jubilee Health Fair & Blood Drive!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our incredible host for the event: Briana Conner! 🙌🏾 As a News Anchor and an inspiring SCD Warrior, Briana embodies the resilience, passion, and strength of our community.

🗓️ Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 1:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
📍Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
🏢 6719 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091

Whether you are looking to learn more about sickle cell awareness, give back by donating blood, or connect with amazing community resources, this event is for YOU!

📲 Scan the QR codes in the flyer to:
💚 Register for the blood drive: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/418797
❤️ Register for the main event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-world-sickle-cell-day-juneteenth-jubilee-health-fair-blood-drive-tickets-1988573301275?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s come together for health, heritage, and hope. See you there! 👋🏾❤️🖤💚

🚨 The Conversation Continues! 🚨

Have you heard about the Texas Sickle Cell Registry? Do you have questions about the new opt-in process? Want to share your thoughts and feedback?

Join us for a special SCALATE Empowerment Group co-hosted by The As One Foundation and Carol's Promise Sickle Cell Foundation of DFW as we continue the conversation about the future of the Texas Sickle Cell Registry.

💡 Texas Sickle Cell Registry: Community Feedback & Next Steps

🗓 Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM EST | 6:30 PM CST
💻 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpfuyurT0jEtYpL0T_U0S4HgNTWAQdl18i #/registration

🎙 Featured Speakers:

🔹 Victoria Salinas, MPH, CPH
Medical Research Specialist
Texas Department of State Health Services

🔹 Prashant Sharma, MBA
Business Analyst
Texas Department of State Health Services

During this interactive session, we'll discuss:

✔ The Texas Sickle Cell Registry and its purpose
✔ The registry's opt-in process
✔ Community questions and concerns
✔ Opportunities to provide feedback that can help inform implementation

Whether you attended our May session or are joining us for the first time, your voice matters.

📣 Come prepared to ask questions, share your perspective, and help shape the conversation.

If you are living with sickle cell disease, carry sickle cell trait, care for someone who does, or simply want to better understand how the Texas Sickle Cell Registry may impact our community, this conversation is for you.

🌈 SCALATE creates space for learning, storytelling, and connection across the full spectrum of sickle cell experiences.

Hosted by:
🤝 The As One Foundation
🤝 Carol's Promise Sickle Cell Foundation of DFW

Every mission has a why. ❤️🩸

A heartfelt thank you to and for sharing the story behind the As One Foundation and helping shine a light on why sickle cell trait awareness matters.

Our advocacy is deeply personal. Through education, awareness, and community outreach, we continue to honor lives, empower families, and ensure more athletes, students, and individuals understand the importance of knowing their sickle cell trait status.

Thank you for helping us amplify this message and our mission. Together, we can create a future where awareness saves lives.

🩸❤️🖤💚 One Donation Can Save Multiple Lives. 💚🖤❤️🩸

This World Sickle Cell Day, honor the spirit of Juneteenth by giving a gift that can change someone's future.

Join us for the Houston World Sickle Cell Day Juneteenth Jubilee Health Fair & Blood Drive and help ensure patients living with sickle cell disease have access to the lifesaving blood they need.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Acres Homes Multi-Service Center

✅ Walk-ins Welcome
🩸 Donate Blood & Save Lives
🎉 Enjoy the Juneteenth Jubilee festivities
⚽ Every donor will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win FREE World Cup tickets to the July 4 knockout stage match!

Blood donations from diverse communities are critically important for individuals living with sickle cell disease. Your donation can make a direct impact and help provide hope, healing, and healthier outcomes.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and be part of a day dedicated to freedom, service, community, and health.

Register for the blood drive here: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/418797

A huge THANK YOU to and for having us!

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share the mission of As One Foundation and raise awareness about sickle cell disease. Special thanks for allowing our founder, , to discuss the importance of advocacy, education, and community support, as well as our upcoming World Sickle Cell Day & Juneteenth Jubilee Health Fair and Blood Drive on June 20th!

Together, we can make a difference, save lives, and continue building a stronger, healthier community. We hope to see everyone on June 20th! ❤️🖤💚

Register here for the jubilee: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-world-sickle-cell-day-juneteenth-jubilee-health-fair-blood-drive-tickets-1988573301275?aff=oddtdtcreator

Register for the blood drive here: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/418797

❤️🖤💚 Celebrate Freedom. Build Community. Save Lives. ❤️🖤💚

Join us for the Houston World Sickle Cell Day Juneteenth Jubilee Health Fair & Blood Drive as we honor Juneteenth, raise awareness about sickle cell disease, and come together for a day filled with purpose, culture, and community.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
6719 W. Montgomery Rd., Houston, TX 77091

Every blood donation has the power to make a life-changing difference for individuals living with sickle cell disease. Whether you donate blood, attend the health fair, or simply help spread the word, your participation matters.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-world-sickle-cell-day-juneteenth-jubilee-health-fair-blood-drive-tickets-1988573301275?aff=oddtdtcreator

Register for the blood drive here: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/418797