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SUMMARY:Next Step Comic Book Celebration & Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Step on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\, from 4:30pm to 7pm EST at LabCentral in Cambridge\, MA for an unforgettable evening celebrating the first public exhibition of our two comic books\, When Lightning Strikes\, featuring the journey of Kara\, a young superhero living with sickle cell disease. This event is free to join. \nRegister Here \nExperience a vibrant gallery exhibition\, an inspiring panel discussion\, and connect with the creative minds behind the project. Enjoy delicious snacks and drinks while learning how teens living with sickle cell disease harnessed creativity and community to navigate the transition from pediatric care to adult care. Plus\, don’t miss the chance to meet former Patriots Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty\, who will be joining us at the event! \n\n					\n\n					\n					\n				\n			\n				\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n			\n\n			\n\n			\n  \nWe are so fortunate to be joined by guest panelist\, Dr. Sharl Azar\, a nationally recognized hematologist and advocate serving as Medical Director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Center and the Robert K. Kraft Chair of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. \nRegister Here \nQUESTIONS? \nEmail Alice Sich\, Next Step Events and Operations Coordinator\, if you have any questions about this event at alice@nextstepnet.org. \n  \nLOCATION & PARKING \nLabCentral \n700 Main Street \nCambridge\, MA 02139 \nRecommended parking options for this event are\, Osborne Triangle\, which is adjacent to LabCentral\, Tech Square Garage\, and then metered parking on the street. \nRead our comic books
URL:https://www.nextstepnet.org/event/next-step-comic-book-celebration-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:LabCentral\, 700 Main Street\, Cambridge\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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