The 7th annual
Los Angeles 2016 March for Marrow 5K Run & Walk, a fundraising and awareness event to benefit the
AA&MDSIF, will take place on
Saturday, April 30, 2016 at
Shoreline Village in Long Beach, CA. It will be a day of fun connecting with fellow patients and families.
March for Marrow was previously known as
Hope, Steps & A Cure.
The event will include:
- March for Marrow Walk
- March for Marrow 5K Run
- Group photo
- Silent auction
- Celebrity speakers
- Moment of Remembrance
- Art projects for kids
- Music
- National Marrow Donor Program signups
- Lunch and refreshments
Marrowforums members are invited to register for the event and/or donate to the fundraiser 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.
Information
We will walk or run along the scenic marina in Shoreline Village. Walkers can choose either the 1-mile or 2-mile route.
Onsite registration begins at 7:00am for the 5K Run and 8:15am for the Walk. The 5K Run starts at 8:00am. The program and Walk will begin at 9:30am.
The registration fee is $30 per person for the Walk, $30 for the 5K Run, or $40 for both. Virtual Walkers (supporters who won't be at the event) are the same price: $30. Kids 14 and under can register for the 5K Run for only $20.
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
See the next post for sign-up instructions. We hope you'll join
Team Marrowforums and support the AA&MDSIF!
For full event details, including hotel and parking information, see the
event page. If you have questions, post them in this thread.
If you plan to attend this event, post in this thread to let other families know to look for you!
After the event, let us know what you thought of it.