Events
Mimosas for Marrow 5K
Place
Catherine Rooney's
Wilmington, DE US 19806
Description
Join the Movement to Save Lives:
Mimosas for Marrow 5K
A Race to Cure, A Toast to Hope
Join us for the 3rd annual Mimosas for Marrow 5K run/walk, a heartfelt event to support families affected by blood cancers and disorders, and honor the resilience of those seeking a lifesaving bone marrow transplant.
Inspired by Oakley's Journey
Local moms, Sam and Brittany, driven by love and gratitude, founded this event after Sam's daughter, Oakley, received a lifesaving bone marrow transplant in 2022. Oakley's story fuels our mission to raise awareness and funds for NMDP (formally known as Be The Match) - the world’s largest and most diverse marrow donor registry.
The Urgency
Every 3-4 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer or disorder. Time is crucial. A matching donor can be the only cure.
Your Impact
Over the past two years, the Mimosas for Marrow 5K has built a remarkable community, with over 1,400 registered participants, supportive small businesses, and numerous volunteers coming together to raise nearly $45,000. Our collective efforts have also led to the addition of 43 potential bone marrow donors to the registry, including two who have gone on to save lives.
Join the Celebration
Register now and invite friends to join the movement!
Follow us on,
Instagram: @mimosasformarrow
Facebook: Mimosas for Marrow 5K
• LARGEST TEAM created will have their team name displayed on the race route
• MOST FUNDS raised on individual fundraiser will receive a prize
•become a donor
•free mimosa 21+
•live entertainment
•delicious food
•face painting
•characters
•photobooth
•raffles
•bounce house
Thank you for the support!
We’ll see you there!! 🥂
Bib Pick Up
Sunday April 13th
8:00-8:45AM at Catherine Rooney's.
5K starts at 9:00AM sharp on Gilpin Avenue
Runners Amenities
Runners will receive:
- Post Race Party at Catherine Rooney's
- Food and Drinks
- Race SWAG & T-shirt
Course Map
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP
*Map is for directional purposes only
Awards & Age Groups
Overall Male/Female
Overall Masters Male/Female
Top 3 in each age group Male/Female
9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
*Overall and Masters - based off GUN TIME
*Age Groups - based off CHIP TIME
Oakley’s Story
Oakley, a previously healthy 2 year old, was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening blood disorder called Severe Aplastic Anemia, resulting in bone marrow failure. Oakley had been fighting for her life while receiving roughly 70 blood/platelet transfusions, and immunotherapy that failed to show positive results. Her only chance at survival was a bone marrow transplant.
With relief, Oakley’s team found a close matched donor who was registered on NMDP. This person selflessly signed up, donated her stem cells, and saved Oakley’s life.
After a vigorous hospital stay receiving her life-saving transplant, Oakley’s family were given the news that it was successful.
Oakley’s experience was anything but ordinary - spending 4 months total inpatient. She’s endured liver toxicity, invasive infections, surgeries, flare-ups of GVHD, and more. Though this journey presented many challenges, Oakley’s strength showed she is a true superhero. Despite her rollercoaster recovery, she is finally able to start living life as a kid again.
Become A Donor
Be a Hero, Save a Life
Inspired by Oakley's journey? We invite you to become a lifesaving bone marrow donor!
Text "OakleysOhana" to 61474 or visit our NMDP table come race day!
Registration takes just minutes, but its impact lasts a lifetime!
Sponsorship Opportunity
Interested in sponsoring?
Email us at mimosasformarrow@gmail.com
Race Contact Info
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Race Website
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FAQ's & Policies
Important information all participants should know.
