SRU Salute to Life Drive
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Past event
6:30 AM EST
Fort Stewart, Georgia
Free · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the invigorating SRU Salute to Life Drive on February 14th, 2023, at Fort Stewart, Liberty! This dynamic event kicks off at 6:30 AM at Donovan Field, featuring a 10K bike ride, a 5K run, and a 1-mile walk, providing a fantastic opportunity for fitness enthusiasts and community members alike to come together for a meaningful cause. The 10K bike starts at 6:45 AM, followed by the 5K run at 6:50 AM, and the 1-mile walk at 6:55 AM.
The Salute to Life program focuses on supporting active military members, their families, and DoD civilian employees in the crucial fight against blood cancers and other life-threatening diseases. Participants are encouraged to learn about the program and consider registering for the Salute to Life registry, which will be available after the races at 7:30 AM at the finish line. By joining this event, you not only engage in a fun physical activity but also play a vital role in saving lives. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and community spirit!
The Salute to Life program focuses on supporting active military members, their families, and DoD civilian employees in the crucial fight against blood cancers and other life-threatening diseases. Participants are encouraged to learn about the program and consider registering for the Salute to Life registry, which will be available after the races at 7:30 AM at the finish line. By joining this event, you not only engage in a fun physical activity but also play a vital role in saving lives. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and community spirit!
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SRU Salute to Life Drive
Entries closed6:30 AM EST
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Organiser's description
The Fort Stewart, GA Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) Salute to Life 1 Mile Walk/ 5K Run/ 10K Bike is all about the opportunity to potentially save a life. Come join us on February 14th, 2023 at Donovan Field starting at 0630 to learn about the Salute to Life Program and to participate in a great race followed by refreshments and an opportunity to register to save a life. We will open the event at 0630 and start the 10K Bike at 0645, 5K Run at 0650, and the 1 Mile Walk at 0655 from Donavan Field. Registration to join the Salute to life registry will start at 0730 at the finish line.
The Salute to Life program, works exclusively with active military members and their dependents, DoD civilian employees, Reservists, and Coast Guard and National Guard members to facilitate marrow and stem cell donations.
The design of the Salute to Life program allows us to meet the special needs of military marrow and stem cell donors. While our donors join the National Marrow Donor Registry, they do so through a separate donor management system that offers higher security and staff who understand the complexities of military life. Additionally, we allow rapid donor searches in the event of a mass casualty incident.
Since inception in 1991, they have recruited more than 1,000,000 individuals to fight against blood cancer and other fatal diseases. Each year, more than 17,000 people are diagnosed with diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, or severe aplastic anemia which require an infusion of blood-producing stem cells. More than 70% of patients are unable to find an appropriate match within their own family and will require an unrelated donor (NMDP, 2019).
All donors are volunteers. While they cannot pay donors for their time or efforts donors themselves do not have to pay to join or for their expenses related to donation.
The Salute to Life program, works exclusively with active military members and their dependents, DoD civilian employees, Reservists, and Coast Guard and National Guard members to facilitate marrow and stem cell donations.
The design of the Salute to Life program allows us to meet the special needs of military marrow and stem cell donors. While our donors join the National Marrow Donor Registry, they do so through a separate donor management system that offers higher security and staff who understand the complexities of military life. Additionally, we allow rapid donor searches in the event of a mass casualty incident.
Since inception in 1991, they have recruited more than 1,000,000 individuals to fight against blood cancer and other fatal diseases. Each year, more than 17,000 people are diagnosed with diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, or severe aplastic anemia which require an infusion of blood-producing stem cells. More than 70% of patients are unable to find an appropriate match within their own family and will require an unrelated donor (NMDP, 2019).
All donors are volunteers. While they cannot pay donors for their time or efforts donors themselves do not have to pay to join or for their expenses related to donation.
Location
Donovan Field, Fort Stewart, 31314, GA, United States
SRU Salute to Life Drive
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