Sisters Network Inc. 15th Annual Stop the Silence 5K Walk/Run
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Houston, Texas
- Price $15.00 - $350.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Sisters Network Inc. 15th Annual Stop the Silence 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, in vibrant Houston, Texas! This inspiring event is the first and only national breast cancer walk led by a Black organization, dedicated to raising awareness and honoring the lives of Black women diagnosed with breast cancer. Since its inception in April 2010, the Stop the Silence event has attracted over 5,000 participants from across the nation, all coming together to promote health awareness during National Minority Health Awareness Month.
This year, participants will take part in a meaningful 5K walk/run that not only fosters community spirit but also raises vital funds to support the Sisters Network Inc. Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP). These funds help provide 3D mammograms for uninsured women and financial assistance for breast cancer survivors in treatment. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while celebrating resilience and unity in the fight against breast cancer!
This year, participants will take part in a meaningful 5K walk/run that not only fosters community spirit but also raises vital funds to support the Sisters Network Inc. Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP). These funds help provide 3D mammograms for uninsured women and financial assistance for breast cancer survivors in treatment. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while celebrating resilience and unity in the fight against breast cancer!
Organiser's Description
FIRST LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2010, THE SISTERS NETWORK INC. STOP THE SILENCE NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN BREAST CANCER 5K WALK/RUN IS THE FIRST AND ONLY NATIONAL BREAST CANCER WALK HOSTED BY A BLACK-LED ORGANIZATION FOR BLACK WOMEN. THE WALK IS HOSTED IN APRIL TO DRAW ATTENTION TO NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
OVER THE LAST 15 YEARS, MORE THAN 5,000 PARTICIPANTS FROM AROUND THE UNITED STATES TRAVEL TO HOUSTON, TEXAS ANNUALLY TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE BLACK WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER. A PORTION OF THE FUNDS RAISED FROM THE STOP THE SILENCE WALK BENEFITS SISTERS NETWORK INC. KAREN E. JACKSON BREAST CANCER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (BCAP). THE NATIONAL PROGRAM PAYS FOR 3D MAMMOGRAMS FOR UNINSURED WOMEN AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN TREATMENT.
OVER THE LAST 15 YEARS, MORE THAN 5,000 PARTICIPANTS FROM AROUND THE UNITED STATES TRAVEL TO HOUSTON, TEXAS ANNUALLY TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE BLACK WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER. A PORTION OF THE FUNDS RAISED FROM THE STOP THE SILENCE WALK BENEFITS SISTERS NETWORK INC. KAREN E. JACKSON BREAST CANCER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (BCAP). THE NATIONAL PROGRAM PAYS FOR 3D MAMMOGRAMS FOR UNINSURED WOMEN AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN TREATMENT.
Races
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5K Individual Walk/Run
Incl. Stop the Silence Walk T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
Note: Must be registered by March 8, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. All names and sizes must be entered by this date for a guaranteed t-shirt. No exceptions! -
Team Walk/Run - Pre-Pay
Incl. Stop the Silence Walk T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$350.00
This option will allow the captain of this team to pre-pay for 10 team members or individuals can join the team and pay the individual rate. Members 11 and beyond will pay individual rates. Note: Email [email protected] with team member name, email needed to register. Must be registered by March 8, 2025, to be guaranteed a t-shirt. All 10 names and 10 sizes must be entered by this date for a guaranteed t-shirt. No exceptions! -
Kids Walk/Run
Incl. Stop the Silence Walk T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$15.00
Note: Must be registered by March 8, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. All names and sizes must be entered by this date for a guaranteed t-shirt. No exceptions! Adult Small and Medium Sizes only.
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