Los Angeles Hope, Steps & A Cure Walk 2014, a fundraising and awareness event to benefit the
AA&MDSIF, will take place on
Saturday, April 27, 2014 at
Shoreline Village in Long Beach, CA. It will be a day of fun connecting with fellow patients and families.
The event will include:
- The Hope, Steps & A Cure Walk
- The 5K Run
- A Silent Auction
- Special guest Jennifer D'Auteuil, mother of an aplastic anemia survivor and author of the book Anatomy of a Miracle, Drew's Story.
- Activities for kids
- Music
- Lunch
Marrowforums members are invited to donate to the event via the
Team Marrowforums page and to help spread the word about this annual fundraiser. 100% of all donations through
Team Marrowforums go directly to the AA&MDSIF.
Walk Information
We will walk along the scenic marina in Shoreline Village, an easy 1-mile or 2-mile walk.
Registration begins at 8:15am in front of the All American Melodrama Theater (see
map). The program and walk will begin at 9:30am.
The registration fee is $25 per person. Each walker and virtual walker is encouraged to set a personal fundraising goal and invite friends and family members to sponsor you online.
How to Sign Up
1. If you can attendGo to the Walk Registration page, click the WALK Registration link, fill out the form, and select Team Marrowforums from the Join an Existing Team drop-down list.
2. Virtual walkers
If you can't attend you can register as a "virtual walker". Go to the Registration page, click the VIRTUAL WALK Registration link, fill out the form, and select Team Marrowforums from the Join an Existing Team drop-down list.
3. To make a donationGo to the Team Marrowforums page and fill out the Donation Options section. Both named and anonymous donations of any amount are welcome.
For full event details, see the
2014 Los Angeles Hope, Steps & A Cure 5K Run/Walk page. If you have questions, post them in this thread.