Events
Events hosted by Western New York BloodCare:
It’s In My Blood Walk & 5k on Saturday September 21st 2024
Sign Up Individually or as a Team!
The It’s in My Blood Walk & 5K is an annual community event that celebrates the resilience of the bleeding disorder community in Western New York. This important event also raises funds for education, support services and advocacy efforts.
Each year community members, their families, friends, supporters, local businesses and our industry partners come together to support each other and build a stronger community.
The event attracts people of every age and background from parents with infants to grandparents and everyone in between. They show up on Walk day to share experiences and enjoy each other’s company. This year you have the ability to sign up and raise funds online for the Walk or 5K. You can sign up individually or as a team.
The Walk
The one-mile Walk will begin at 10:00a.m., following paved trails.
$5 through 9/10/24 then $10 until the event
The 5K
Runners will run down to Wilkeson Pointe and back. There will be one water station located along the course and bottled water will be provided to all participants at the finish line.
The 5K Run will start at 9am.
Packet pickup will take place at Lakeside Lawn Park from 8:00am until the start of each race.
Trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers. Age group winners will also be announced and presented with a gift item TBD.
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and older.
$30 through 9/10/24 then $35 until race day
Activities for Everyone!
Both Walk and Run Participants will receive a t-shirt, a water bottle or other like item, and lunch from a local food truck. We will have games and activities for kids as well as activities to honor our patients and their families.
Location and Parking
The Walk will be at the Lakeside Lawn area of the Buffalo Outer Harbor. Use the address 825 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14203 for GPS navigation. Parking is available along Fuhrmann Boulevard. Walk through the tunnel next to the skate park to access the Lakeside Lawn event space.
Need Help Registering or creating your fundraising page online
John Alduino (716) 896-2470 ext 4026 – jalduino@wnybloodcare.org
https://itsinmyblood.itsyourrace.com/
Past Events
Past Events:
Ask the Social Worker!
This month’s presenter will be Jessica Wulf LMSW Social Worker at WNY BloodCare. She will be available to answer questions and provide some valuable information to patients and families.
Note: Must be 18+ Dinner will be served
When: Tuesday, January 9th – 6:00 pm
Where: Trinity Center at Trinity Episcopal Church, 317 Delaware Ave Buffalo NY 14202, parking is included!
Presenter: Jessica Wulf LMSW Social Worker at WNY BloodCare.
Past events:
It’s In My Blood Walk & 5k on Saturday September 23rd 2023
Sign Up Individually or as a Team!
The It’s in My Blood Walk & 5K is an annual community event that celebrates the resilience of the bleeding disorder community in Western New York. This important event also raises funds for education, support services and advocacy efforts.
Each year community members, their families, friends, supporters, local businesses and our industry partners come together to support each other and build a stronger community.
The event attracts people of every age and background from parents with infants to grandparents and everyone in between. They show up on Walk day to share experiences and enjoy each other’s company. This year you have the ability to sign up and raise funds online for the Walk or 5K. You can sign up individually or as a team.
The Walk
The one-mile Walk will begin at 11:00a.m., following paved trails.
$5 through 9/10/23 then $10 until the event
The 5K
Runners will run down to Wilkeson Pointe and back. There will be one water station located along the course and bottled water will be provided to all participants at the finish line.
The 5K Run will start at 10am.
Packet pickup will take place at Lakeside Lawn Park from 8:30am until the start of each race.
Trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers. Age group winners will also be announced and presented with a gift item TBD.
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and older.
$30 through 9/10/23 then $35 until race day
Activities for Everyone!
Both Walk and Run Participants will receive a t-shirt, water bottle and lunch from Just Pizza. We will have games and activities for kids as well as activities to honor our patients and their families.
Location and Parking
The Walk will be at the Lakeside Lawn area of the Buffalo Outer Harbor, just down the street from our location last year. Use the address 825 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14203 for GPS navigation. Parking is available at the Lakeside Complex parking lot and along Fuhrmann Boulevard. Walk through the tunnel next to the skate park to access the Lakeside Lawn event space.
Need Help Registering or creating your fundraising page online
John Alduino (716) 896-2470 – jalduino@wnybloodcare.org
https://itsinmyblood.itsyourrace.com/
