BPI Strides of Hope for Sickle Cell 5K & 1 Mile

Bridges Pointe, Inc., a 501(c)3 sickle cell agency, is excited to announce their first 5K Walk/Run during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The goal of BPI Strides of Hope for Sickle Cell 5K is to engage the community and raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease. 100% of the funds raised from registration and sponsorships will benefit the mission of Bridges Pointe Inc., by establishing a scholarship fund, supporting our exCELL youth program, and providing client assistance (transportation, medical bills, holiday assistance, Covid-19 relief, etc.)

Beat the crowds! Register EARLY and receive the following benefits: DISCOUNTS and GUARANTEED T-Shirt, Drawstring Bag, and Running Bib. Please indicate size upon check-out. If you are a Sickle Cell Warrior, family, friend or supporter of a warrior, join us at the 1 Mile Walk/Run for a morning of fun and celebration! Feel free to participate in both the 5K and 1M.

 PLEASE REGISTER TODAY! 
- September 26th - October 2nd Virtual 5K Walk/Run from anywhere and anytime using the RaceJoy App (see details below)
- October 2nd 10am - Warrior In-Person 1 Mile Walk/Run @ Solite Park 4704 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713

VIRTUAL 5K:
$30.00 5K REGISTRATION - EXTENDED RATE  **All Registrants will be Included in a grand prize drawing of $100**
$35.00 5K REGISTRATION after 9/8
$15.00 5K Children 12 & Under

5K AWARDS/CATEGORIES
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Winners
1st place - Laptop
2nd place - Tablet
3rd place - Wireless Headphones
*Note: Prizes subject to change

1 MILE WARRIOR WALK @Solite Park:
$10.00 Registration - SPECIAL DISCOUNT for Warriors, Family, and Friends. Swag Bag (T-Shirt, Drawstring Bag, Running Bib) not included. Items can be purchased in person at Solite Park on 10/2.  Or (Optional) choose to buy the Virtual 5K ticket and receive swag bag with registration plus join us at the 1 mile walk as well.

Receive a chance to win door prizes at the 1 Mile In-Person Warrior Walk. To win, you must be present at the fun walk event at Solite Park at 10am Saturday, October 2nd. Participants are not limited to Warriors. Our focus is celebrating the lives of warriors and their family members at this in person event. 

“Why Sickle Cell?” Simple. SCD is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. It is a devastating blood disease affecting millions worldwide. Greater than 100,000 are here in America. SCD affects more than 5,000 patients and families in North Carolina, with approximately 80 infants being diagnosed in newborn screenings each year. The disease occurs in about 1 of every 365 African-American births and about 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic-American births. In addition, people with SCD have less access to comprehensive care than people with many other genetic disorders. Your involvement will help highlight the importance of a community working together to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

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Questions? please contact Bridges Pointe, Inc. at [email protected] or 919-323-8443