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

  • Date Sat 27th September 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Price Free - $27.50
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for the vibrant Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Fun Run Fundraiser in Philadelphia! This exciting event celebrates Sickle Cell Awareness Month and marks the return of our beloved tradition, founded in 1998 in memory of Walter E. Brandon, a co-founder of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day out, this 5K Walk/Fun Run is the perfect platform to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and trait. Participants will kick off the festivities with an opening ceremony at 7:00 AM, followed by the runners at 8:05 AM and walkers at 8:15 AM. Encourage your family, friends, and community to join in and help advocate for those affected by this often "invisible" genetic disease. Together, we can honor the lives of those living with sickle cell disease while spreading knowledge and support. Don’t forget to capture and share your experience on social media! Let’s make this event a memorable one!

Organiser's 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/ 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.

When you participate in our walk/FUN 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/FUN 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 will be as follows:

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/fun run experience to [email protected]!

Happy walking/running!

Races

  • 27th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Fun Run Fundraiser (General Signup)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 27th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    Registration for all walkers and runners ages 13 and older - without sickle cell disease.
  • 27th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Fun Run Fundraiser (Children Signup)

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 27th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $11.60

    Registration for children 12 years of age and under.
  • 27th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Fun Run Fundraiser (For Persons W/ Sickle Cell Disease - Verification Requested)

    Sat 27th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    Free

    Please complete the entire following form to fully submit your registration for this year's walk/run.

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Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, 19131, PA, United States

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