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Important Update: Strides for Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk Postponed
New Date: TBD
Thank you for your ongoing support of Strides for Sickle Cell. Our mission has always been to raise awareness and support for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease, while also contributing to meaningful advancements in care through fundraising for the Pediatric Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
We are writing to inform you that we have made the decision to postpone our upcoming 5K Run/Walk. This comes after learning that the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter will be hosting their Annual Awareness Walk in Ypsilanti, Michigan on the same day and time as our event.
As their walk enters its second year, we want to ensure we are not pulling attention or resources away from their efforts. We fully support their mission and want to work in harmony with their organization, not in competition, so that together we can raise greater awareness and build a stronger community of support for those living with sickle cell disease.
We are currently in the process of selecting a new date, either this fall or next summer. Our team remains dedicated to making this event happen and is actively working with the city and our partners. Our ultimate goal is to raise funds for the Sickle Cell Disease Program at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
If you have already registered or purchased merchandise, we are offering the following options:
Stay in the Race: We will automatically transfer your registration to the new event date once it is finalized. We are excited to have you join us and sincerely appreciate your patience and support.
You Can Keep My Registration Fee: If you would like us to retain your registration fee to help cover planning and operational costs, we are incredibly grateful. Your generosity helps sustain our efforts.
Request a Refund: We completely understand and are happy to issue a refund if that is your preference. We hope to see you at a future event.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We will share updates as soon as more details are available.
Thank you again for being part of the Strides for Sickle Cell 5k Run/Walk. Your support fuels our mission and strengthens the impact we can make together.
Strides for Sickle Cell Team
E: Stridesforsicklecell@gmail.com
Here Are Your Options:
Place
Ann Arbor, MI US 48105
Description
Strides for Sickle Cell is a 5K event designed for everyone! All participants can walk, run, push, or roll safely and at their own happy pace around Gallop Park. Registration includes a commemorative finisher medal and a t-shirt!
The true accomplishment of this event is bringing people together for an important cause—raising awareness and support for individuals affected by sickle cell disease. Sickle cell anemia has fallen behind many other diseases in research and clinician innovation, as it affects a disadvantaged population that often lacks the resources to advocate for themselves.
Crossing the finish line symbolizes the power of community coming together to make a difference—a joyful moment that participants will always remember. To celebrate this collective achievement, every participant receives a commemorative medal. By uniting the community through this event, we aim to shed light on the challenges faced by sickle cell patients and their families while advocating for increased research funding and improved clinical care.
Race Contact Info
T-Shirt and Medals
5K participants will be given a Complimentary T-Shirt upon completion of the race, featuring the logo and a custom Sickle Cell design on the back.
Finsher's medals will be given to runners who complete the race as well.
Crewnecks with the same logo and design is gifted for those who donate a certain threshold and are not able to attend the event.
