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

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

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/ Fun Run Fundraiser! This annual walk/fun 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.

📅 Date and Location

The event will take place on September 27, 2025 at Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia, PA.

💖 Advocacy and Purpose

• Participate: When you participate in our walk/fun run, you are advocating to bring greater attention to this "invisible" genetic disease.
• Community Engagement: 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.
• Merchandise: Help support our cause by purchasing this year's merch in honor of those living with sickle cell disease and trait.

🕖 Event Schedule

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

🎥 Social Media Engagement

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/fun run experience to scdaa.pdvc@sicklecelldisorder.com!

🌟 Join Us!

Happy walking/running! For more information, visit the event page here.