Riverside Park, Indianapolis IN
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Make Every Step Count at the 30th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk!
The Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk is the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative’s (MCSCI) signature fundraising event—bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community champions to support hundreds of individuals across Central Indiana living with sickle cell disease.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-06-06
- Location: Riverside Park, Indianapolis, IN
- More Information: Visit our website
Proceeds from the Event
Proceeds from the event directly fund critical services, including:
- Education and advocacy: Providing resources to educate the community about sickle cell disease.
- Family and caregiver support: Assisting families and caregivers in managing their loved ones' health.
- Food assistance: Offering nutritional support to those in need.
- Transportation aid: Helping individuals reach their medical appointments.
Your Impact
Your participation truly makes a difference. Here's how your support helps:
- $25: Helps provide educational resources/supplies for a newly diagnosed individual.
- $50: Covers a round-trip ride to a medical appointment.
- $100: Supports a month of healthy groceries for a client family.
- $250: Funds educational workshops for warriors and caregivers.
- $500: Contributes to a scholarship for a student living with Sickle Cell.
Join the Movement!
Every dollar, every step, every stride helps stop the pain.
Be part of the movement. Register today and help build the chain of care and compassion for our sickle cell community.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Sherry Coleman at scoleman@themartincenter.org.
