About Andie's 5K Fun Run
At just 9 weeks old, Andie was rushed to the Pediatric Critical Care Unit for her very first blood transfusion as her hemoglobin was 22 (normal is 130-140). It was a miracle she was alive; three weeks later, Andie was diagnosed with Diamond Blackfan Anemia (or DBA which is a rare inherited bone marrow failure syndrome, characterized by an inability to produce red blood cells). There is no cure, Andie will require blood transfusions every 3 weeks for the rest of her life. In March, Andie celebrated her 200th transfusion!
Andie’s Fight for a Cure Charity Golf Tournament started on a cold, rainy September morning in 2011. Since that time, we have continued to grow and develop the tournament to the point where in nine years, we have successfully raised $335,000. July 2020 was set to be our 10th Anniversary Celebration but unfortunately, COVID changed that.
However, just because we can no longer gather in the way that used to, that wasn’t going to stop us from doing what we could to raise money for our local Children’s Hospital.
But how? We asked Andie, and she decided it would be fun to do a run, where all her friends could join in and just like that Andie’s 5K Fun Run was born. Thanks to the amazing support that we received we were able to raise over $25,000!
Will you stand by Andie and help her fight against DBA?
Your funds will directly support the hematology department at Children's Hospital.
How to Sign Up:
STEP ONE: REGISTER
You'll register as a runner here.
It is free to enter, however all runners are asked to raise a minimum of $25 to participate.
All participants will receive a t-shirt and a BBQ lunch!
STEP TWO: TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Take a few minutes to customize your fundraising page. Make it personal, tell people about yourself, post a cool photo. If you have a story that connects you to Children's Hospital, this is the perfect place to share it!
We want everyone to know the impact you are kids like Andie! Tell your friends, family and neighbours that you are running 5k and ask them to donate to your personal fundraising page to help you reach your goal!
STEP THREE: GET READY TO RUN!
Join us on August 21 at 100 Wheeler Ave in Dorchester!
Make sure to take photos and videos, post them on your social feeds with #StandByChildrens and tag @CHFHope.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions regarding this event please contact Jennifer Baxter at 519-432-8062 x1699 or email at jbaxter@childhealth.ca.
