The Community Heartbeat 5k

Saturday, September 23, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Lilburn, Georgia
$38.10 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the Community Heartbeat 5K on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the vibrant city of Lilburn, Gwinnett! This exciting event not only offers a chance to get active but also supports a noble cause as part of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Participants will run or walk a scenic 5K route, starting promptly at 8 am.

By registering for the race, you’ll receive a stylish event t-shirt and a finisher medal, with shirts available on a first-come, first-served basis. Your generous donation of $20 or more will go directly to the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia and Nigeria, making a real difference in the lives of those affected by this condition. Let’s come together as a community to raise awareness, promote health, and enjoy a day of fun and camaraderie!

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Organiser's description

THE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN PHYSICIANS IN THE AMERICAS (ANPA), was incorporated in 1995 for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes as a tax-exempt non-profit organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

ANPA represents the professional interests of 4,000 plus physicians, dentists, and allied health professionals of Nigerian birth, ethnicity, or empathy in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean providing a platform for medical and scientific dialogue, on issues of health within North America, the Caribbean, and Africa, pertinent to persons of descent from the Nigerian Diaspora.

ANPA Georgia is the main association of Nigerian healthcare providers in Georgia, as we are part of a national group, THE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN PHYSICIANS IN THE AMERICAS (ANPA).

Our goal locally Includes:

- foster personal & professional growth of our members

- encourage the development of practical solutions to Nigerian healthcare problems

- Volunteerism and community outreach.

We raise funds for our missions and donate to the organization through our 5K race/walk. September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. This year, our organization is supporting the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia and Nigeria.

FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATION OF $20 AND ABOVE, YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE OF OUR COMMUNITY HEARTBEAT 5K EVENT T-SHIRTS. YOU CAN GO TO THE DONATE PAGE FOR ALL DONATIONS. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO THE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN PHYSICIANS IN THE AMERICAS.



The 5K Starts at 8 am sharp. All participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal (shirts will be given out first come, first served)

Location

76 Main St NW, Lilburn City Park, Lilburn, 30047, GA, United States

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