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Coverage dated September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026

South Peoria gathers to raise sickle cell awareness

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Community members gathered in South Peoria on Saturday for a neighborhood health festival and run/walk to raise awareness for sickle cell disease and provide resources to affected families.

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  1. Central Illinois Proud

    Walk, Run and Festival for Sickle Cell Awareness (opens Central Illinois Proud)

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    PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and you can learn more at the Sickle Cell Walk, Run and Community Festival on Sept. 19. According to the CDC, sickle cell disease impacts about 100,000 people in the United States.

  2. Central Illinois Proud

    South Peoria gathers to raise sickle cell awareness (opens Central Illinois Proud)

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    Community members gathered in South Peoria on Saturday for a neighborhood health festival and run/walk to raise awareness for sickle cell disease and provide resources to affected families.

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