2nd Annual San Antonio Hope, Steps & A Cure 5K Run/Walk

Get involved and give back by joining the San Antonio Hope, Steps & A Cure 5K Run/Walk!

The event will be held on Saturday, March 24th at The Park at the Historic Pearl Brewery. The 5K will be held at 8:00 am and Walk will begin at 10:30 am.

The San Antonio Hope, Steps & A Cure Walk is a fun and festive walk -- and run -- to raise community awareness about bone marrow failure disease while raising much needed funds for the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation (AA&MDSIF) to provide programs and services to help patients and families.

New this year, there will also be a 5K run! The 5K will be held the same morning as the walk, in the same location. Onsite registration begins at 7:00 am.

Locally in Texas, AA&MDSIF is helping more than 4,000 patients and family members fighting these diseases. This walk is being organized by Texas bone marrow failure disease patients and their families Stephanie Hamm, Monica Fairchild, Ginger Caron, Haley Caron, and Patty Sprain. Learn more about these wonderful volunteers.

Registration for the Walk will begin at the Park at the Historic Pearl Brewery at 10:00 am. The walk will proceed along the scenic part of the San Antonio Riverwalk area known as "The Museum Reach-Urban Segment of the San Antonio River". Festivities include a raffle featuring many exciting items, door prizes, light refreshments, inspirational speakers, and a day of fun connecting with fellow patients and families affected by a bone marrow failure disease to raise awareness and funds. Plan to spend your morning and afternoon with us!

On Sunday, March 25, we are hosting a brunch from 10:00 am -11:30 am at the Marriott Plaza San Antonio. The private brunch will be held in a charming, historic 19th century cottage on the grounds. We also will be inviting several medical professionals to speak to us on wellness issues and answer our questions as patients and family members coping with a bone marrow failure disease. It will also be another wonderful opportunity to connect with patients and families in your area. You won't want to miss this special dining experience.

Plan to spend the night in San Antonio! The Marriott is only two blocks away from the heart of RiverWalk! The hotel also offers beautiful grounds, a heated pool, complimentary internet access in all guest rooms, and a fabulous location. There is a special AA&MDSIF group rate of $119.00 for double occupancy. Register online or call the hotel directly at (800) 266-9432. When you make your reservation, please make sure you mention that you're with the Hope, Steps & A Cure Walk San Antonio with AA&MDSIF.

Detailed information about the San Antonio Hope, Steps & A Cure 5K Run/Walk can be found on the Web site. Be sure to check the site frequently for updated information!

How can YOU help?

•  Volunteer during the event

•  Register to walk & recruit walkers (friends, co-workers, neighbors, student groups) to your team.

•  Ask your families & friends to sponsor you, collecting donations in person or online through your personal FriendRaising page.

•  Set a goal to raise at least $250 (only 10 donations of $25 each) through your personal FriendRaising page or by turning in contributions at the Walk

•  Have fun with us on 3/24/12 as we walk for Hope, Steps & A Cure!

Questions?  Please contact Martha Crews, Community Development Manager.