LOS ANGELES - Marylandian -- The recent global pandemic has caused many of us to slide into an unhealthy & sedentary lifestyle. Months of no exercise can be especially threatening to those living with Sickle Cell Disease. This Saturday, June 19th, the KIS Foundation, Inc. celebrates World Sickle Cell Day with a FREE virtual physical fitness and educational experience with a series of cardio & weight training exercises fit for SCD warriors plus informative interviews on Sickle Cell Disease from 11am/PST-3pm/PST via Instagram LIVE @kisfoundation.

Join in from the comfort of your home at 11am/pst to view live physical fitness demonstrations from SCD siblings Alyssa & Charon Simmons plus a follow-up interview with their Mom, Star Simmons, Founder- Sickle Cell Foundation of Orange County. At 1pm/pst, Sean Lesure of LeSure Fit, discusses the importance of daily exercise to strengthen muscles that may come under attack while in a sickle cell crisis. Closing out the day is SCD advocate Dr. Carolyn Rowley of Cayenne Wellness Center. She will share the overall benefits of consistent exercise for those living with sickle cell disease at 2pm/pst.

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Hosted by Kiki Shepard, Founder – the KIS Foundation, Inc. and sponsored by Herbalife Nutrition & Chandra Wilson's SermoonJoy Fund, this one-of-a-kind educational event is an opportunity to spread awareness about Sickle Cell Disease and will encourage those living with the disease learn the importance of daily exercise outdoors and/or indoors.

Register for this free event https://bit.ly/3wxz3YC and follow The KIS Foundation, Inc. on all social media platforms for updates!

For media inquiries, contact Lisa Humphrey – Premier Concepts, email: media@premierconceptspr.com or call 626.775.7968.

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.

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To learn about future events and opportunities to volunteer or donate, please visit www.thekisfoundation.org.   Instagram: @kisfoundation

About HERBALIFE Nutrition

Herbalife Nutrition is a global nutrition company. Since 1980, we have been on a mission to improve nutritional habits around the world with great-tasting, science-backed nutrition products that help people get the right balance of healthy nutrition.

About SermoonJoy

The Sermoonjoy Organization of Funds is the brainchild of Chandra Wilson. This family woman, philanthropist, noted television, stage and film actress never wants to forget all that it took to acquire her success. Nothing brings her more joy than giving, especially to those organizations already doing the work and research in a given area.