2nd Annual Sickle Cell Walk and Roll
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Wyoming, Michigan
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Walk and Roll on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Wyoming, Kent! This uplifting community event is dedicated to raising awareness and advancing care for individuals living with sickle cell disease. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to walk, roll, or support in a way that resonates with them, making it a truly inclusive experience. The event takes place at 5950 Metro Way SW, Wyoming, MI, and offers both in-person and virtual participation options, allowing supporters from all over to join in this vital cause.
Don't miss your chance to be part of something special! Register by August 28 to guarantee your event shirt and commemorative medal. Your participation and donations will directly benefit the Corewell Health Foundation, enhancing care delivery, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring equitable treatment for those affected by sickle cell disease. Together, we can make a difference and build a brighter future for individuals living with this condition. Come be a part of the movement!
Don't miss your chance to be part of something special! Register by August 28 to guarantee your event shirt and commemorative medal. Your participation and donations will directly benefit the Corewell Health Foundation, enhancing care delivery, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring equitable treatment for those affected by sickle cell disease. Together, we can make a difference and build a brighter future for individuals living with this condition. Come be a part of the movement!
Organiser's Description
Sign up before August 28 to be guaranteed a shirt and commemorative medal!
Location: 5950 Metro Way SW, Wyoming, MI
To volunteer, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA8A72EA0FEC34-64324652-2026
To donate to continue walks like this, click here: https://give.corewellhealth.org/west/donate/search/complete-gift?fid=7af5f13a-ca92-40e7-8cf3-a3ad62c47078
To purchase a sickle cell license plate, visit here! https://www.michigan.gov/sos/vehicle/license-plates/special-cause-fundraising-options
Join us for the 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Walk & Roll, a powerful community event dedicated to raising awareness, fostering connection, and advancing care for individuals living with sickle cell disease. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to walk, roll, or support in a way that is meaningful to them.
This year, we are excited to expand our reach by offering a virtual participation option, allowing supporters from across the regionand beyondto join us. Whether you attend in person or participate from home, your involvement helps amplify our mission and impact.
We also invite those who are unable to participate to contribute through direct donations, ensuring everyone has a way to support this important cause.
All proceeds from the Walk & Roll and donations will go directly to the Corewell Health Foundation, specifically supporting:
* Enhanced care delivery for individuals with sickle cell disease
* Innovative programs to improve patient outcomes
* Efforts to optimize treatment, reduce disparities, and elevate the patient experience
Together, we are building a future where individuals living with sickle cell disease receive equitable, compassionate, and cutting-edge care.
Location: 5950 Metro Way SW, Wyoming, MI
To volunteer, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA8A72EA0FEC34-64324652-2026
To donate to continue walks like this, click here: https://give.corewellhealth.org/west/donate/search/complete-gift?fid=7af5f13a-ca92-40e7-8cf3-a3ad62c47078
To purchase a sickle cell license plate, visit here! https://www.michigan.gov/sos/vehicle/license-plates/special-cause-fundraising-options
Join us for the 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Walk & Roll, a powerful community event dedicated to raising awareness, fostering connection, and advancing care for individuals living with sickle cell disease. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to walk, roll, or support in a way that is meaningful to them.
This year, we are excited to expand our reach by offering a virtual participation option, allowing supporters from across the regionand beyondto join us. Whether you attend in person or participate from home, your involvement helps amplify our mission and impact.
We also invite those who are unable to participate to contribute through direct donations, ensuring everyone has a way to support this important cause.
All proceeds from the Walk & Roll and donations will go directly to the Corewell Health Foundation, specifically supporting:
* Enhanced care delivery for individuals with sickle cell disease
* Innovative programs to improve patient outcomes
* Efforts to optimize treatment, reduce disparities, and elevate the patient experience
Together, we are building a future where individuals living with sickle cell disease receive equitable, compassionate, and cutting-edge care.
Races
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Sickle Cell Walk and Roll
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
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VIRTUAL- Sickle Cell Walk and Roll
Free
Cant join us in person? You can still make a difference by participating virtually! Our Virtual Walk & Roll allows supporters from anywhere in the countryor around the worldto join the movement to raise awareness for sickle cell disease. Register as a virtual participant and complete your walk, run, roll, bike ride, or other favorite activity at a time and location thats convenient for you. Whether its around your neighborhood, on a treadmill, at a local park, or with family and friends, every step helps bring awareness, support patients and families affected by sickle cell disease, and advance advocacy efforts. Virtual participants who register before the T-shirt deadline will receive an official event T-shirt (shipping or pickup options may apply) and are encouraged to share photos and videos on social media using the event hashtag to help spread awareness. Together, no matter where we are, we can walk, roll, and make a difference. Submit photos of you doing the race remotely to: sicklecellwalkandroll@gmail.com to be used in future promotions. By sending the photos, you agree to have your image and likeness used for future publicity materials.
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5950 Metro Way SW, Wyoming, 49519, MI, United States
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