Sickle Cell Anemia: A Child's Perspective Through Art

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NEW ROCHELLE, NY (10/15/2011)(readMedia)-- The College of New Rochelle School of New Resources will feature "Sickle Cell Anemia: A Child's Perspective Through Art" exhibiting watercolors by Camille Yvette Lawrence Floyd in the Gordon Parks Gallery on the College's John Cardinal O'Connor Campus in the South Bronx from September 10, 2011 through November 23, 2011.

September is sickle cell anemia awareness month. A reception and presentation on sickle cell anemia will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

The exhibit was organized by Dr. Deborah Williams, MD, President and CEO of Globalscope, a non-profit organization providing health outreach and prevention education through seminars and workshops to the community, research and advocacy of sickle cell disease. Camille, who was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, believes that through paintings she is able to bring about public awareness of the disease and hope for a cure.

The Gordon A. Parks Gallery & Cultural Arts Center reflects the diverse interests of renowned photographer, filmmaker, and writer Gordon Parks. The Center serves both Campus and community through a variety of multicultural activities, including art exhibits, lectures, poetry readings, and musical events.

The Gordon Parks Gallery is located on The College of New Rochelle School of New Resources John Cardinal O'Connor Campus at 332 East 149th Street in the South Bronx. Gallery hours are Friday from 2 – 6 p.m., Saturday from 1 – 5 p.m., and by appointment. To schedule an appointment or tour, contact Delphine Hill-Smith, (718) 665-1310.