IDA B WELLS MAKES LUPUS A PRIORITY

     Colors of Awareness is a minority health awareness project that educates the students of Ida B. Wells Preparatory Academy Elementary (Wells Prep) and the surrounding community on the health issues that affect them. During the month of April, each class will be assigned days, for which they will wear colored wristbands to display awareness of specific health and social issues. The respective colors will initiate a school-wide conversation regarding the significance of the color. The purpose is to promote the general welfare of our school's students and its surrounding community.  
    The event was orchestrated by Mr. Fredrick Kendricks of Wells Prep.  About 60 kids attended the event that included reading "Loopy Lupus Helps Tell Scott's Story About a Disease Called Lupus,"  and questions and answers.  To prepare for the LFAI's presentation, the teachers at Wells Prep talked to their students about what lupus is.  "I am a lupus supporter" stickers were given out to the students who answered questions correctly - all students got one! (stickers at right) 
     Each child received a purple Band Together for Lupus wristband - and proudly display them in the photo below.
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