The KIS Foundation, Inc. Hosts COVID-19 Recovery Relief Giveaway for Sickle Cell Disease Community
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Californer -- Health and wellness is at the forefront of everyone's life as we push through the pandemic, but it's more important for those who suffer with Sickle Cell Disease. September is National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and Chandra Wilson & James Pickens Jr. (Grey's Anatomy), Herbalife Nutrition, and the Lakers Youth Foundation will partner with The KIS Foundation Inc., to supply families living with SCD COVID-19 recovery relief boxes, PPE, Crisis Care backpacks plus Health & Fitness items to support their living well goals.

On Sunday, September 26th from 1 pm - 4 pm, this free drive-thru event will be held at 745 N. La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA, 90302 for registered SCD families, patients, and caretakers to receive essential healthcare items and a Crisis Care package filled with necessities Sickle Cell patients need before, during and after a health crisis (whether at home or in the hospital) PLUS family-fun items such as an ice cream kit and waffle- maker.

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"We are happy to assist vulnerable SCD patients and families during the pandemic as they stay healthy at home and encourage health & fitness," says, KiKi Shepard, Founder of The KIS Foundation, Inc.

Chandra Wilson, Actress & Philanthropist said, "I am so excited that the KIS Foundation is having this giveaway. They are always there thinking about the Sickle Cell community and its needs and that's why I am always happy to support their efforts."

This giveaway is an opportunity to spread awareness about Sickle Cell Disease and will assist SCD families stay on track with their health goals safely at home and in public.

For media inquiries, contact Lisa Humphrey – Premier Concepts, email: media@premierconceptspr.com or call 310.293.4154.

About The KIS Foundation, Inc.
The KIS Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, dedicated to improving the social health and quality of life for children, adults, and families living with Sickle Cell Disease. Founded by Ms. KiKi Shepard, who carries the SCD trait, she has advocated and raised awareness of Sickle Cell Disease over 19 years, because SICKNESS HAS NO BOUNDARIES AND COMPASSION HAS NO LIMITS.

To learn more about the Crisis Care Package Program and COVID-19 Recovery Relief Box or to donate, visit http://www.thekisfoundation.org