The 2nd Annual Gavin and Bryson Blount Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Newark, Delaware
- Price $28.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Gavin and Bryson Blount Memorial 5K on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Newark, New Castle. This uplifting event honors the memory of two courageous young brothers, Gavin and Bryson, who faced tremendous challenges in their battle against aggressive cancers. The race serves as a tribute to their bravery while raising vital funds for The Ahmad Butler Foundation (ABF), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to lace up their running shoes and join this meaningful event, where every stride contributes to a worthy cause. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your involvement helps ensure that families like the Blounts receive the emotional, social, and financial support they need during difficult times. Come together with the community to make a difference and celebrate the lives of Gavin and Bryson while promoting awareness for childhood cancer research. Don’t miss out on this special day of camaraderie, hope, and resilience!
Participants of all ages are encouraged to lace up their running shoes and join this meaningful event, where every stride contributes to a worthy cause. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your involvement helps ensure that families like the Blounts receive the emotional, social, and financial support they need during difficult times. Come together with the community to make a difference and celebrate the lives of Gavin and Bryson while promoting awareness for childhood cancer research. Don’t miss out on this special day of camaraderie, hope, and resilience!
Organiser's Description
In October 2021, 5 year old Gavin Blount was diagnosed with brain cancer. Only 3 months later, in January 2022, his 3 year old little brother Bryson was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. Both Gavin and Bryson were diagnosed with CMMRD, or Constitutional Mismatch Repair Deficiency, which made both boys predisposed to developing aggressive cancers. Treatment began immediately for both boys.
Unfortunately, due to the boys having CMMRD, the cancers in each of the boys grew too rapidly despite their aggressive treatments. Sadly, on February 18, 2023, Gavin passed away at the age of 6. Only 10 months later, on December 19, 2023, Bryson passed away at the age of 5.
The Ahmad Butler Foundation (ABF) assisted the Blounts with everyday financial expenses, as well as funeral costs for both boys. They continue to support the Blounts with a community of wonderful people who can understand and relate to all the family has been through.
The Ahmad Butler Foundation was established as a charitable nonprofit organization with a mission to support children with cancer and other life threatening diseases, while aiding in the improvement of their quality of life. The ABF offers programs that focus on filling the educational, social, emotional, and financial gaps experienced by families post-diagnosis. To date, ABF has served over 10,000 People. ABF is also the leading group in the Million Family March, a march to demand congress allocate more money to childhood cancer research and support.
All proceeds from the race will go to The Ahmad Butler Foundation, to assist them in making a larger impact on families like the Blounts.
Unfortunately, due to the boys having CMMRD, the cancers in each of the boys grew too rapidly despite their aggressive treatments. Sadly, on February 18, 2023, Gavin passed away at the age of 6. Only 10 months later, on December 19, 2023, Bryson passed away at the age of 5.
The Ahmad Butler Foundation (ABF) assisted the Blounts with everyday financial expenses, as well as funeral costs for both boys. They continue to support the Blounts with a community of wonderful people who can understand and relate to all the family has been through.
The Ahmad Butler Foundation was established as a charitable nonprofit organization with a mission to support children with cancer and other life threatening diseases, while aiding in the improvement of their quality of life. The ABF offers programs that focus on filling the educational, social, emotional, and financial gaps experienced by families post-diagnosis. To date, ABF has served over 10,000 People. ABF is also the leading group in the Million Family March, a march to demand congress allocate more money to childhood cancer research and support.
All proceeds from the race will go to The Ahmad Butler Foundation, to assist them in making a larger impact on families like the Blounts.
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The 2nd Annual Gavin and Bryson Blount Memorial 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.00
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