Join Donor Dash 2023 for a Day of Running and Giving.
The Donor Dash 2023 is a unique event that combines running with giving back to the community. This year's event will take place on Saturday, April 15th, at the local park.
You can choose from a 5K or 10K run, depending on your fitness level and preferences. Both routes will take you through scenic parts of the city.
Registration for the event is now open, and spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot.
Event Information
The Donor Dash 2023 took place in Philadelphia on a Sunday morning.
Over 10,000 people participated in the event, making it a huge success.
The 26th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash offered a 5k run, a 10k run, and a 3k walk for participants.
Many participants had a personal connection to organ donation, either having a family member who was an organ donor or being an organ recipient themselves.
Dee Chapis, a bilateral lung transplant recipient, was one of the participants, and she credited her transplant with changing her life.
Donor Dash 2023
Thousands of people participated in the 26th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash in Philadelphia, a run that raised money and awareness for the Gift of Life donor program.
More than 10,000 people showed up to Eakins Oval to take part in the event, which included a 5k run, a 10k run, and a 3k walk.
Many participants had a personal connection to organ donation, either having a family member who was an organ donor or being an organ recipient themselves.
Dee Chapis, a bilateral lung transplant recipient, was one of the participants who walked in the event.
Event Details
The Donor Dash 2023 is happening on July 16th, and you'll want to mark your calendars for the exciting events lined up.
Registration and packet pickup will take place on race day, starting at 7:00 AM.
The 5K Run/Walk is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM, and you'll want to arrive early to secure a good spot.
After the event, there will be a Recognition Ceremony at 9:30 AM, and then an Event Wrap Up at 10:00 AM.
Here's a breakdown of the event schedule on July 16th:
- Sun, July 16, 2023 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup
- Sun, July 16, 2023 8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk
- Sun, July 16, 2023 9:30 AM - Recognition Ceremony
- Sun, July 16, 2023 10:00 AM - Event Wrap Up
If you're looking for information on other events or need answers to frequently asked questions, be sure to check the Donor Dash website for more details.
Leaderboard
The Leaderboard is where the magic happens at Donor Dash 2023. The top teams have raised a significant amount of money, with the top team raising $10,000.00 of their $11,087.39 goal.
Let's take a look at the top teams and see how they're doing. Here's a breakdown of the top three teams:
The top fundraisers are also doing amazingly well, with Kristine raising $1,759.37 of her $1,100.00 goal.
Sources
- https://whyy.org/articles/donor-dash-walk-gift-of-life-organ/
- https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/gift-of-life-donor-program-26th-annual-donor-dash
- https://www.thecheyennepost.com/news/donor-dash-brings-wyomingites-together-to-celebrate-the-gift-of-life/article_316b9b34-001b-11ef-8a18-277ebe3ecf0d.html
- https://raceroster.com/events/2023/72822/24th-annual-donor-dash
- https://raceroster.com/events/2023/75660/donor-dash-10k-5k-1k-family-fun-run
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