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52nd Annual Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure (2026)

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois hosts its 52nd annual 1K/5K at Hayes Park in Chicago on September 19, 2026, raising funds for people living with sickle cell disease.

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The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois hosts its 52nd annual walk, jog, or run at Hayes (Francis) Park on Chicago's Southwest Side. Participants choose a 1K or 5K, and registration includes an event t-shirt. Proceeds support services for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease in Illinois. Check-in opens at 9:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.

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Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois

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