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WALK 4 SICKLE CELL
SUMMER FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE
Join the challenge and help us fulfill our mission to the sickle cell community
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic disease that causes red blood cells to become hard and sticky. This devastating condition is lifelong and is known for causing strokes, organ failure and severe pain crisis. Many of these complications require urgent medical treatment and lengthy hospitalizations. Those living with SCD work incredibly hard to not be defined by the pain of this disease, but rather, their incredible strength and resiliency.
SCD is the most common genetic blood condition found on newborn screenings in the U.S. In Minnesota, nearly 30 babies are born with sickle cell disease each and every year and annually more than 1,200 babies are born with sickle cell trait, making these babies highest risk for having future children with SCD.
Whether you make a 1-time or monthly donation or create a team fundraiser (we love this idea!) you can help us expand our reach as we continue to work toward improving outcomes for those living with sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait.
Ways to join our fundraising challenge & event:
1. Register for the Walk4SCD event on Sat 8/31 ($25)
2. Donate any amount through this page (or a team fundraising page)
3. Organize a Team Fundraiser via GiveMN (search for "sicklecellmn")
4. Start a Facebook Fundraiser for SickleCellMN
If fundraising AND attending the 2024 Walk 4 SCD event on Sat 8/31:
If attending the Walk 4 SCD event (but not organizing a fundraiser):
Fundraising Team Organizers
Raise $250 or more and receive:
Raise $100 or more and receive:
NOTE: Funds must be raised and received PRIOR TO the event date. Once donation threshold is achieved, we will contact the donor/organizer to confirm your attendance to the in-person event and will provide you with hassle-free registration. *If you donate anonymously and are interested in your bonuses, please contact us directly at: events@sicklecellmn.org
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EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, Aug 31, 2024
Location: Venture Bikes (in the Midtown Greenway)
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $25 (Warriors only $5)
*ALL attendees, regardless of age, must register for liability and tracking purposes.
EVENT AGENDA:
8:00 - 8:30 am: Vendor check-in
8:30 - 9:15 am: Participant Check-in
9:30 - 11:00 am: Walk begins
11:30 - 1:00 pm: Sickle Cell Family Picnic
*Community and Industry partners who are interested in tabling/vendoring at this event should sign up here or email us at events@sicklecellmn.org
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How you can stay involved!
Upcoming community-wide events from SickleCellMN:
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Our Work
Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of Minnesota’s mission is to improve quality of life and increase access to competent and compassionate care for individuals and communities affected by sickle cell disease.
Your Donations in Action
Your donation is greatly appreciated and helps Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota fulfill its mission through providing education, advocacy, community events and other much needed resources that help to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities impacted by Sickle Cell Disease.
*Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the laws in your state.
About Midtown Greenway
The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile long former railroad corridor in south Minneapolis with bicycling and walking trails. It is owned by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority and the trails are maintained by the City of Minneapolis.
More info: midtowngreenway.org/about-the-greenway/overview/
About Venture Bikes on the Greenway
Located on the north side of the Greenway between Chicago and 10th Avenues, Venture Bikes offers coffee and snacks as well as bike sales and repairs.
More info: midtowngreenway.org/about-the-greenway/bike-center/