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Your support of Gift of Life's Steps for Life Virtual 5k matters now more than ever. You can complete the Steps for Life Virtual 5k from any location and at any time! Run, jog or walk on the road, trail, or treadmill. Participate in your own race and at your own pace!
Event Details:
- Virtual Kick-off: Thursday, October 12, 2023 at noon ET on our Facebook page
- Online Registration closes: Thursday, October 26, 2023 @ noon ET
- Race Course: Anytime! Anywhere!
- Submit Times by: Thursday, October 26, 2023 @ noon ET
- Closing Ceremony: Thursday, October 26, 2023 @ 7 PM ET on our Facebook page
Event Costs
- $30 - Registration
- $40 - Registration (includes a branded Gift of Life branded race shirt. Cost of domestic shipping is included.)
- $60 - Registration (includes a Gift of Life branded race shirt - cost of domestic shipping is included - and sponsoring one Swab Kit to add a new donor to our registry.)
Steps to Participate
Step 1: Register to Participate
- Now through Thursday, October 26, 2023 @ noon ET (Register here)
- Shirts will be sent out in batches beginning in early October
- Registration includes Gift of Life swag, depending on level, and the ability to enter to win great fundraising prizes!
Step 2: Fundraise & Train
- Once you've registered, start fundraising!
- Set up either a personal or team fundraising page to share with your friends and family via email and social media to raise money for Gift of Life.
- Check out the Fundraising tab to see the prizes you can earn as you fundraise!
- Fundraising prizes will be mailed to your registered mailing address in November 2023.
Step 3: Run & Join the Fun!
- We will have a Virtual Kickoff on our Facebook page on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at noon ET.
- Run, jog, or walk to complete your 5K between now and Thursday, October 26, 2023 @ noon ET.
- Submit your time to stepsforlife@giftoflife.org to be eligible for an exclusive Top Finisher medal.
- Deadline to submit is Thursday, October 26, 2023 @ noon ET.
- We will have a Virtual Closing Ceremony on our Facebook page. Join us to witness the emotional first-time meeting of a transplant recipient to their lifesaving donor, on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7PM ET.
Send us your photos and share on social media. Be sure to tag us! #GiftOfLifeVirtual5k #StepsForLife @giftoflifemarrowregistry
