Sisters Network® Inc. 17th Annual Stop the Silence 5K Walk/Run April 17, 2027
- Date Sat 17th April 2027
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Houston, Texas
- Price $20.00 - $350.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 17th Annual Stop the Silence 5K Walk/Run on April 17, 2027, in Houston, Harris County! This vibrant event, first launched in 2010, is a significant gathering that highlights the importance of breast cancer awareness, particularly among Black women. As the first and only national breast cancer walk led by a Black organization, this event draws thousands of participants from across the country each year to honor and celebrate the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Stop the Silence 5K Walk/Run not only raises awareness but also funds vital programs that support women in need. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the Sisters Network Inc. Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program, which provides 3D mammograms for uninsured women and financial assistance for breast cancer survivors undergoing treatment. Come together with friends, family, and the community to make a difference, promote health, and inspire hope at this uplifting event!
The Stop the Silence 5K Walk/Run not only raises awareness but also funds vital programs that support women in need. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the Sisters Network Inc. Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program, which provides 3D mammograms for uninsured women and financial assistance for breast cancer survivors undergoing treatment. Come together with friends, family, and the community to make a difference, promote health, and inspire hope at this uplifting event!
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 17 YEARS, MORE THAN 4,000 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 17 YEARS, MORE THAN 4,000 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 17th April 2027 (9:00AM CDT)
$35.00
OPENS 01 DECNote: Must be registered by March 23, 2027 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
Incl. Stop the Silence Walk T-Shirt
Sat 17th April 2027 (9:00AM CDT)
$350.00
OPENS 01 DECIf you are joining an existing team, your registration fee will be $0 or $45, based on amount of team members registered. If you are creating a new team, the registration fee is $450. The appropriate fee will automatically appear on the checkout screen before you complete your registration. Must be registered by March 23, 2027, 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
Sat 17th April 2027 (9:00AM CDT)
$20.00
OPENS 01 DECNote: Kids T Shirt sizes not available
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Tom Bass Regional Park - Section 1, 3452 Fellows Rd, Houston, 77047, TX, United States
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