Sickle Cell Awareness
What is the purpose of sickle cell Awareness month?
Increase understanding of sickle cell disease and its impact
Provide support and resources for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease
Advocate for policies and initiatives to improve the lives of people with sickle cell disease
When is Hispanic Heritage Month?
September 15-October 15
To celebrate the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans
In the United States, this holiday honors workers and is celebrated on the first Monday of Stepember?
Labor Day
True or False- September has always been the 9th month of the year?
False
September's name comes from the Latin word for "seven," this is because it was originally the seventh month of the ancient Roman calendar, which started with March.
True or False- There are different types of sickle cell disease?
True
There are several types of sickle cell disease ranging from mild to moderate to severe. The disease type will vary depending on the inherited genes
True or False- Hispanic Heritage month has always been a month-long celebration.
False
In September of 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. In 1989, it was expanded to a month long celebration (Sept. 15-Oct. 15).
What is significant about Patriot Day?
it is an observance on September 11th to remember the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
While not a Federal holiday, it's important not to confuse Patriot Day (September 11) with Patriots' Day, which is a state holiday celebrated on the third Monday of April in some states like Massachusetts and Maine. Patriots' Day commemorates the start of the American Revolution and is marked by events like the Boston Marathon.
What are the two zodiac signs for September?
Virgo and Libra
Are people of African descent the only group affected?
No. It is really important to recognize sickle cell disease is not just a disease of black people. Latinos have the second most common incidence in the US. Importantly, sickle cell disease is present globally including in those of the following ancestries: Portuguese, Spanish, French Corsicans, Sardinians, Sicilians, mainland Italians, Greeks, Turks and Cypriots. Sickle cell disease also appears in Middle Eastern countries and in Asia. The country with the third highest prevalence in the world is India.
The start of Hispanic Heritage Month is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for how many Latin American countries?
A. 15
B. 5
C. 10
B.5
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.
What other holiday falls on Desirae's Birthday, September 21st?
The International Day of Peace which was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). A UN resolution declared it a day for “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples
What is the first Day of Fall 2025?
September 22nd
September 22 is not always the first day of fall; the date of the autumnal equinox varies slightly each year, typically falling on September 22 or 23, but it can occasionally be September 21 or 24.
What is sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that become hard and pointed instead of soft and round. Sickle cells cause anemia, pain and many other problems.
The blockage of blood flow caused by sickled cells leads to many complications including chronic pain, infection, lung tissue damage, blindness, kidney disease and stroke.
True or False - Hispanic and Latino/a/x refer to different things.
True
Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, they mean different things.
“Hispanic” refers to someone who comes from, or is a descendant from, a Spanish-speaking country.
"Latinx" (which includes the masculine form "Latino" and feminine form "Latina") refers to someone who comes from or is a descendant from any Latin American Country.
This holiday celebrates the Jewish New Year, a time of rest, reflection, and making amends for the past year, beginning on the third day of September in 2025.
Rosh Hashanah
What song celebrates Desirae's Birthday?
"September" by Earth Wind and Fire
"Do you remember the 21st night of September"
What year was the first written description of sickle cell disease published?
A. 1910
B. 1985
C. 1950
A. 1910
Although sickle cell disease originated in Africa thousands of years ago, it was not formally recorded in medical literature until the early 20th century
What spans 9 countries in south America and is often called "the lungs of the Earth"?
The Amazon Rainforest which produces more than 20% of the worlds oxygen and holds the greatest diversity of wildlife on the planet
Brazil, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and French Guiana
What year was Labor Day made a national Holiday?
A. 1894
B. 1903
C. 1922
A. 1894
US Congress made Labor Day a national holiday in 1894
What Holiday also falls in September for a beloved Family member?
Grandparents Day