Heal Together: Race For Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk
Date and time
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
2145 N. Cove Blvd, Toledo, OH
Date and time
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
2145 N. Cove Blvd, Toledo, OH
Date and time
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
2145 N. Cove Blvd, Toledo, OH
The Heal Together: Race for Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk is an annual event held in Toledo, Ohio, to raise awareness and funding for sickle cell disease. Organized by the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment and Transition, the most recent race took place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Ottawa Park. Event Overview The event serves as a unified effort for families, healthcare professionals, and advocates to support those impacted by sickle cell disease. Purpose: Funding raised supports programming for sickle cell patients, particularly those transitioning from pediatric to adult care. Registration: The entry fee is $25, which included a race t-shirt, swag bag, race bib, and medal. Participation: The 2025 race saw over 200 participants and raised more than $20,000.
Heal Together Race for Sickle Cell 5K Event Agenda Saturday, September 19, 2026 Ottawa Park | Toledo, Ohio
🎤 Event Emcees Dr. Valerie Walston & Dr. Ashley Benson
7:30 AM – Registration Opens On-site registration and packet pick-up Vendor Village opens DJ begins music and entertainment 8:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Ceremony Hosted by: Dr. Valerie Walston & Dr. Ashley Benson
Opening Remarks
Dr. La'Shardae Scott, DSW, MSW, CHES, CHW President & CEO, Scott Center for Observation, Treatment and Transition (S.C.O.T.T.) 8:05 AM – Platinum Sponsor Recognition Our Platinum Sponsors will be recognized for their commitment to advancing sickle cell awareness, advocacy, education, and equitable healthcare.
Platinum Sponsor Welcome Remarks
Each Platinum Sponsor representative will have up to two (2) minutes to address participants. 8:15 AM – Community Recognition & Awards Ceremony Community Partner Honorees
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sickle Cell Warrior of the Year
Ty'Kela Smith Sickle Cell Warrior of the Year 2026 Award
Cheryl L. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to Judge Myron Duhart Honoring the Duhart Family "Winged Warriors Tribute" Acceptance remarks are limited to two (2) minutes per honoree.
8:35 AM – Proclamation Presentations Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson State Representative Erika White 8:40 AM – Greetings from the City of Toledo Special Message from Toledo City Council 8:43 AM – Special Performances Performance by the Fred D. Cheerleaders Special Performance by our Surprise Guest Artist "Lift Every Voice and Sing" 8:50 AM – BRB Race Warm-Up Guided group stretch Race instructions Safety announcements Participants move to the starting line 🏃🏾♀️ 9:00 AM – HEAL TOGETHER RACE FOR SICKLE CELL 5K BEGINS! 5K Run & Community Walk
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🎶 Live DJ Entertainment
🛍️ Vendor Village
🎨 Face Painting
🏰 Bounce House
🍔 Food & Refreshments
💜 Community Health & Resource Fair
👨🏾👩🏽👧🏾👦 Family Activities
🏅 10:15 AM – Race Awards Ceremony 🥇 1st Place Overall 🥈 2nd Place Overall 🥉 3rd Place Overall 🎟️ 11:00 AM – Raffle Drawings Must be present to win!
12:00 PM – Closing Remarks Thank you to our sponsors, partners, volunteers, vendors, participants, and families for making the 2026 Heal Together Race for Sickle Cell 5K a tremendous success.
Together We Heal. Together We Advocate. Together We Save Lives. 💜🩸
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