The 3rd annual
Houston 2016 Frontier Fiesta and March for Marrow 5K & Walk, a fundraising and awareness event to benefit the
AA&MDSIF, will take place on
Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the
University of Houston central campus in Houston, TX. It will be a day of fun connecting with fellow patients and families.
March for Marrow was previously known as
Hope, Steps & A Cure.
The event will include:
- March for Marrow Walk
- March for Marrow 5K Run
- Brave Little Soles kids run
- Group photo
- Silent auction
- Celebrity speakers
- Awards
- Moment of Remembrance
- Lunch with purchase of a $5 bracelet/laniard
You can
register for the event and/or
donate to one of the fundraising teams. Please help spread the word about this annual fundraiser. 100% of all donations through go directly to the AA&MDSIF.
Information
Walkers can choose either the 1-mile or 2-mile route.
Onsite registration begins at 8:00am for the Walk and for the 5K Run. The 5K Run starts at 9:30am. The program and Walk will begin at 9:45am. You can pick up packets ahead of time on March 24 or 25.
Frontier Fiesta festivities are from noon to 9:00pm.
The registration fee is $25 per person for the Walk and/or $30 for the 5K Run. Virtual Walkers (supporters who won't be at the event) are the same price: $25. Kids 12 and students have discounted prices.
Each Walker and Virtual Walker is encouraged to set a personal fundraising goal and invite friends and family members to sponsor you online.
How to Sign Up
For full event details, including hotel and parking information, see the
event page. If you have questions, post them in this thread.
If you plan to attend this event, post in this thread to let other families know to look for you!
After the event, let us know what you thought of it.