Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser

27th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Location: Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia, PA 19131 US
Description: In celebration of September as Sickle Cell Awareness month, join the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Philadelphia /Delaware Valley Chapter for our "back-in-person", 27th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk-Run Fundraiser! This annual walk/run - founded in 1998, in memory of our agency co-founder, Walter E. Brandon - serves as a platform to raise greater awareness about sickle cell disease and trait, along with the importance of continued sickle cell education and knowing your trait status. We are delighted to provide all attendees with inspiration and additional resources you could use. When you participate in our walk/run, you are advocating to bring greater attention to this "invisible" genetic disease. The W.E.B. Sickle Cell 5K is the perfect opportunity to encourage loved ones/family, friends, and your network to help advocate by walking/running and purchasing this year's merch in honor of those living with sickle cell disease and trait. This year, our 27th Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser honors the lives and legacies of all of our beloved and dearly missed warriors with sickle cell disease and we recognize those who cared for and loved our brothers and sisters.
Program:

• 7:00am – 8:00am - Opening Ceremony
• 8:05am – Runners commence from "Starting Line"
• 8:15am - Walkers commence from "Starting Line"

*Don't forget to tag us in your walk/run videos and/or photos on social media. Feel free to send photos of your walk/run to [email protected]! Happy walking/running!