Sickle Cell Benefit Concert with Dee Dee Simon

🎶 Benefit Concert Featuring Dee Dee Simon! 🎶

Get ready for a night of incredible live music with Dee Dee Simon! This in-person and virtual event is happening on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM PDT.

🎟️ Tickets: Charitable giving will help us reach our $20,000 goal.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• $45 ticket includes dinner and live entertainment
• Help us reach our $20,000 fundraising goal to support families impacted by sickle cell disease
• Cayenne Wellness Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit—donations beyond the ticket price are welcome at CayenneWellnessCenter.org

Dance the night away to a mix of soulful ballads and high-energy jams that will leave you wanting more! Not only will you enjoy a fantastic performance, but you'll also be contributing to a worthy cause—raising awareness and funds for sickle cell disease.

HOSTED BY:

Actor Ramon Reed & Comedian J. Snow.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience. Bring your friends, family, and your best dance moves! Please mark your calendars and join us for a night of music, fun, and philanthropy.

Charlotte native Ramon Reed began acting at age five, and his role as Young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King led to a Broadway debut and a series regular role on "Just Roll With It." He has also appeared on Fox’s 9-1-1 Lone Star and in Netflix's 13: "The Musical" and "INCOMING." As an advocate for sickle cell anemia, Reed inspires others to pursue their dreams.

After amassing millions of views on his channel ‘JSNOWPRO’ , J Snow has contributed writing services to shows like HBO's Game Theory, MTV's Wild N Out, and more. Snow’s background in film, television, and stand-up stretches over 10 years.

To attend and learn more about the four-day 17th Annual Sickle Cell Educational Summit, click here.

Award Ceremony and Benefit Concert and Silent Auction Room Agenda

6:00 - 9:15 pm - Award Night and Benefit Concert featuring Dee

Dee Simon

Photo Booth by Danny’s Photo Booth

6:00 pm Emcee to Arrive (Doors are open)

Ramon Reed and J Snow

70+ Warriors to enter (with music)

6:10 pm -

6:15 pm Dinner and Awards

6:15 pm - Dance Performance - Ayana Johnson

6:20 pm - Opening Prayer - Reverend Bonita Kitt D

6:25 pm - Dinner

6:35 pm - Honoring 70+ SC Warriors - The Golden

Experience (Honoring our Septuagenarians and

Octogenarians (over 70 and 80s)

6:50 pm - SC Warrior Artist 2025

6:55 pm - SC Warrior Poet Laureate 2025.

7:00 pm - Stephanie Mulkey Sickle Cell Warrior Award

2025

7:05 pm - Pat Corley, RN, Sickle Cell Ambassador

Award 2025

7:10 pm - Cage S. Johnson, MD, Sickle Cell Disease

Physician Award 2025

7:15 pm Emcee (Ramon Reed and J Snow)

7:30 pm DeeDee Simon

8:15 pm Emcee (Ramon Reed and J Snow)

8:30 pm DeeDee Simon

9:15 pm Adjourn

Cayenne Wellness Center and Children’s Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease in California. Cayenne Wellness Center and Children's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 2000, remains steadfast in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease in California. Through expert, unbiased, and comprehensive care, the center provides education and awareness for healthcare providers, patients, and the general public, as well as maintaining a resilient grassroots network of individuals and institutions and advocating for people with sickle cell disease. Follow Cayenne Wellness Center's journey and get involved through its website, social media platforms, and YouTube channel. Follow Cayenne Wellness Center at (CayenneWellness.org), facebook.com/CayenneWellness, Instagram at instagram.com/CayenneWellness, X (formerly known as Twitter) at (@CayenneWellness).

Dee Dee Simon, an Oakland native, is a powerhouse singer, actress, writer, and longtime nurse at San Quentin State Pr*son. She rose to national recognition on America’s Got Talent Season 19, where her barefoot performance of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” brought judges and audiences to their feet, earning her a Golden Buzzer moment and advancing her to the finals.

Beyond AGT, Dee Dee has built a diverse creative career. Performing under her given name, Danesha Starr, she released the 1998 R&B single “As Long As I Live,” which charted on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop list. She is also the author of the novel When a Man Loves a Woman and a prolific playwright, having written seven stage plays including Misery Loves Company and Coretta. Her newest work, If These Wigs Could Talk, is set to debut in 2026.

As a recording artist, Dee Dee has released two albums—Ahh Hell Queen Dee (2020) and her self-titled project in 2022—along with multiple singles that showcase her powerful voice and storytelling ability. Balancing her nursing career and artistry, she embodies resilience, creativity, and purpose, using her gifts to inspire and uplift audiences everywhere.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

301 S Market St, 301 South Market Street, San Jose, United States