California 2024 March for Marrow 5K Run & Walk, April 27, 2024

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The 15th annual California March for Marrow 5K Run & Walk, a fundraising and awareness event to benefit the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation (AAMDSIF), will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Shoreline Village in Long Beach, CA, with the Queen Mary and the beautiful marina in full view. It will be a day of fun connecting with fellow patients and families.

Everyone in California is invited!

The event will include:

• March for Marrow Walk
• March for Marrow 5K Run
• Group photo
• Team photos
• Silent auction
• Inspirational speakers
• Awards
• Moment of Remembrance
• Art projects for kids
• Music
• Bone marrow donor registry signups (formerly called Be The Match)
• Vendor booths
• Refreshments

Marrowforums members are invited to support the AA&MDSIF by donating to Team Marrowforums. Just click the DONATE button.

Please help spread the word about this annual fundraiser. You are welcome to register and attend March for Marrow as well.

100% of all donations through Team Marrowforums go directly to the AAMDSIF.


Information

We will walk or run along the scenic marina in Shoreline Village. Walkers can choose either the 1-mile or 2-mile route. Virtual runners or walkers are welcome to register as well.

5K Run: Onsite registration begins at 7:00am. The Run starts at 8:00am. Awards will be given at 9:00am. Prices: $35 for adults, $20 for students.

Walk: Onsite registration begins at 8:15am. The Walk begins at 9:45 after a group photo. Prices: $35 for adults, $20 for students, $15 for age 6 to 13, free for age 5 and under (donations accepted), $45 for both the Run and the Walk.

Silent auction: 9:00am to 11:00am. Please pick up the items you win at 11:15am.


How to Support March for Marrow

We hope you'll donate to Team Marrowforums and support the AAMDSIF!

For full event details, 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.