Tuesday, Sept 24 2024

NHRC Run Walk for the Zebra 5K

By A Mystery Man Writer

The NHRC Run Walk for the Zebra 5K is on Saturday February 24, 2024. It includes the following events: Run for the Zebra 5k, Walk, Roll, Stroll or Shuffle for the Zebra, and Virtual - Participate from Anywhere in The World!.
The Zebra 5K Run/Walk is an in person or virtual 5K run OR walk! Why a Zebra? The Zebra is the official symbol of rare diseases in the United States currently over 10,000 unique diseases! WHO WE HELP: The Zebra 5k Run/Walk benefits the greater rare disease community. There are nearly 10,000 diseases considered "rare," and approximately 1 in 10 Americans are living with one of these rare diseases or disorders. Help raise awareness for these patients and their families by participating in our in person and/or virtual 5K run/walk. Your support will benefit children living "rare" at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. These institutions and our program provides financial assistance to rare disease patients and their families who have exhausted all financial alternatives on their journey to receiving their child's rare diagnosis. The Zebra 5K specifically benefits the patient assistance funds at the hospitals who provide care and financia…