Health Walk & Sickle Cell Awareness Day

“Health Walk & Sickle Cell Awareness Day”

Theme: “Walk for Life, Test for Hope – Honoring Paapa, Empowering Ghana”

OBJECTIVES OF THE EVENT

  • Launch the WM Foundation Ghana Chapter with a meaningful, health-focused public event
  • Raise public awareness about SCD, genotype compatibility, and related blood disorders
  • Provide free screening and medical education to Kokomlemle residents
  • Honor the legacy of Eric Pobee (Paapa) through a tribute walk and health advocacy which will see more than 500 youth participate.
  • Engage media houses and local leaders to broaden visibility and policy impact
  • Position WM Foundation for future partnerships, funding, and donor expansion in Ghana and beyond

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

  • 6:30 AM: Arrival and Assembly at Odo Rise Food Services Forecourt, Kokomlemle
  • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Health Walk & Street Outreach – Tribute walk through Kokomlemle with WM teams engaging pedestrians, sharing flyers, and promoting SCD awareness
  • 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Refreshment Break and Setup Transition
  • 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Health Screening & Awareness Program – Free medical testing (BP, Glucose, Genotype, SCD); educational talks by doctors and resource persons
  • 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Remarks from WM Ghana, Assemblyman, Dignitaries
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Community Entertainment Segment – Cultural performances, music, spok