Events

get up, stand up! for sickle cell
WHO:
American Red Cross
iCU Community
Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
WHAT: Blood Drive for Sickle Cell Awareness Month
WHEN: Thursday, September 18, 2025
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
WHERE:
THE CENTRE OF ELGIN
Heritage Ballroom
100 Symphony Way
Elgin, IL 60120
WHY: This isn’t just a blood drive; it’s a call to community healing. Show One Love with One Drop and help raise awareness about Sickle Cell Anemia in Black & Brown communities.

JUNETEENTH IN THE BURBS!
Where: MOVED INDOORS DUE TO EXTREME HEAT!
HARPER COLLEGE
HEALTH & RECREATION CENTER - BUILDING M
1200 W. Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL
Hosts: Bionce Foxx & Jasmine Minor
Special Guest DJ: Leon Rogers
Accessibility: Golf Carts will be available from parking lot #1 and #2.
Cost: FREE!
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
What to expect: Food, Live Music, Blood Pressure Screening, Yard Games, Human Foosball, and Entertainment for all ages!