Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure! 2026 — Chicago, IL

Date
September 19, 2026
Location
Chicago, IL
Venue
Hayes (Francis) Park 2936 W. 85th St.
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00
Events
1K, 5K
Includes
Event T-Shirt
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What? Grab your family and friends and Lets get active and Raise Sickle Cell Awareness One-Mile at a Time! The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) invites you, your family & friends to join us in raising awareness and funding for individuals in Illinois dealing with the daily struggles of Sickle Cell Disease! Join us during Sickle Cell Awareness Month in Chicago, Alton or Peoria, IL for the Annual “Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time fundraiser presented by the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI). We need your partnership and support. In recognition of 53 years in the community providing services to individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and their families, our participant/team goal is to raise $50,000 and our sponsorship goal is to raise twice that amount at $100,000! This is the 52nd Annual Walk in Chicago, the 14th Annual Walk in Alton, IL & the 2nd annual Walk in Peoria, IL. In good times or bad, come rain or shine, thousands of people

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When is Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure! 2026 — Chicago, IL?

Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure! 2026 — Chicago, IL takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Chicago, Illinois.

Where is Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure! 2026 — Chicago, IL held?

Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure! 2026 — Chicago, IL is held at Hayes (Francis) Park 2936 W. 85th St. in Chicago, Illinois.

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