Stem for a Cure 5k
- Date Sat 15th March 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Dayton, Ohio
- Price $33.05
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Stem for a Cure 5k" taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Dayton, Montgomery. This vibrant event is a new fundraiser dedicated to supporting the fight against lymphoma and is hosted by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This year, the race honors brave 2-year-old Nolan O'Neil from Springfield, Ohio, who is currently battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Participants can look forward to an engaging 5k run/walk, with all proceeds going toward the essential mission of curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma while improving the quality of life for patients and their families. The event also highlights the incredible efforts of high school students participating in the Student Visionaries of the Year program, where they develop leadership skills while raising funds in honor of local patient heroes. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the community while enjoying a day of fitness, camaraderie, and hope!
Participants can look forward to an engaging 5k run/walk, with all proceeds going toward the essential mission of curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma while improving the quality of life for patients and their families. The event also highlights the incredible efforts of high school students participating in the Student Visionaries of the Year program, where they develop leadership skills while raising funds in honor of local patient heroes. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the community while enjoying a day of fitness, camaraderie, and hope!
Organiser's Description
THIS RACE IS A NEW FUNDRAISER FOR LYMPHOMA, HOSTED BY THE LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA SOCIETY. THIS YEAR'S RACE IS IN HONOR OF NOLAN O'NEIL, A 2-YEAR-OLD FROM SPRINGFIELD OHIO, WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AML.
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (LLS), WE'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR MISSION: TO CURE LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA, HODGKIN'S DISEASE AND MYELOMA, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. LLS VOLUNTEERS HELP CARRY OUT THIS MISSION IN SO MANY WAYS: SUPPORTING PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND OUR COMMUNITY, DRIVING POLICY ADVOCACY, PARTICIPATING IN OUR CAMPAIGNS, AND HELPING LLS BUILD MUCH NEEDED CAPACITY.
STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR IS A PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR EXEMPLARY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. DURING THE CAMPAIGN, PARTICIPANTS FOSTER PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MARKETING, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (LLS).
THE TITLE STUDENT VISIONARY OF THE YEAR IS AWARDED TO THE CANDIDATE OR CO-CANDIDATES IN EACH COMMUNITY THAT RAISE THE MOST FUNDS DURING THE 7-WEEK COMPETITION.
AS PART OF A MISSION CENTRIC, LOCALLY DELIVERED AND NATIONALLY POWERED ORGANIZATION CANDIDATES AND THEIR TEAMS RAISE MONEY IN HONOR OF A PATIENT HERO WHO IS CURRENTLY BATTLING OR IS IN REMISSION FROM A BLOOD CANCER. CANDIDATES WILL SELECT TEAM MEMBERS WHO WILL HELP THEM TO ACHIEVE FUNDRAISING GOALS.
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (LLS), WE'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR MISSION: TO CURE LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA, HODGKIN'S DISEASE AND MYELOMA, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. LLS VOLUNTEERS HELP CARRY OUT THIS MISSION IN SO MANY WAYS: SUPPORTING PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND OUR COMMUNITY, DRIVING POLICY ADVOCACY, PARTICIPATING IN OUR CAMPAIGNS, AND HELPING LLS BUILD MUCH NEEDED CAPACITY.
STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR IS A PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR EXEMPLARY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. DURING THE CAMPAIGN, PARTICIPANTS FOSTER PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MARKETING, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (LLS).
THE TITLE STUDENT VISIONARY OF THE YEAR IS AWARDED TO THE CANDIDATE OR CO-CANDIDATES IN EACH COMMUNITY THAT RAISE THE MOST FUNDS DURING THE 7-WEEK COMPETITION.
AS PART OF A MISSION CENTRIC, LOCALLY DELIVERED AND NATIONALLY POWERED ORGANIZATION CANDIDATES AND THEIR TEAMS RAISE MONEY IN HONOR OF A PATIENT HERO WHO IS CURRENTLY BATTLING OR IS IN REMISSION FROM A BLOOD CANCER. CANDIDATES WILL SELECT TEAM MEMBERS WHO WILL HELP THEM TO ACHIEVE FUNDRAISING GOALS.
Stem for a Cure 5k