1616 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington DE
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Oakley Overcomes, Inc. presents:
Mimosas for Marrow 5K
Event Details
- Date: April 18, 2026
- Location: 1616 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE
- URL: Register Here
- Event Type: 4th Annual 5K run/walk
About the Event
- Community Focus: A joyful, heartfelt event to support families affected by blood cancers and disorders.
- Honoring Strength: Celebrating those in search of lifesaving bone marrow donors.
- Inspired by Oakley: Created by local moms after Oakley received a lifesaving transplant in 2022.
- Mission: To support NMDP and local families with similar struggles.
Why It Matters
- Statistics: Every 3-4 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer or disorder.
- Hope: A matching donor can be the only hope for many people.
- Make a Difference: Your presence and support truly impacts lives.
- Join Us: Your steps can help change lives.
Your Impact So Far
- Participants: 2,000+ individuals have joined the event.
- Business Support: Strong backing from local businesses.
- Volunteer Efforts: Countless volunteers have contributed.
- Funds Raised: Over $76,000 generated for the cause.
- New Donors: 56 new potential bone marrow donors registered.
Event Highlights
- Team Recognition: The largest team gets their name displayed along the race route.
- Fundraising Rewards: Top individual fundraiser wins two Flyers game tickets.
- Mimosas: Free mimosa (21+).
- Activities: Live entertainment and food, face painting, characters, photobooth, raffles, and a bounce house.
Get Involved
- Sponsorships: Inquire about sponsoring the event.
- Volunteering: Opportunities to volunteer at the event.
- Raffle Donations: Donate items for our raffle.
- Contact: Email us at OakleyOvercomes@gmail.com.
Thank You!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🍹
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