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17th Annual Unite for Bleeding Disorders and 5K Run

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ORGANIZATION: Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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The Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk brings our community together. It unites families with bleeding disorders and chapters with family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to support important programs and services to help people with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other rare bleeding disorders in our community.

We need your help! On Saturday, September 6, 2025, nearly 350 runners and walkers will join us for our annual Run for Their Lives 5K and Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk at the North Park Swimming Pool in Gibsonia, PA. Participants will run and walk to raise critical funds and awareness for the bleeding disorders community.

Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and clean-up, checking in the participants, managing the parking lot, handing out t-shirts and give away bags, handing out water, managing food and giveaways, and selling tickets to the raffle.

The Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk will take place at the North Park Swimming Pool located at 9901 S Ridge Dr, Gibsonia, PA 15044.

Set up - Arrive at 5:30 am - 7:30 am - Help set up tables, chairs, and signage.

Run Registration & Check-In - Arrive at 7:30am - 8:30 am - Help register onsite individuals and check-in already registered individuals.

Photographer - Arrive at 8:00am - 11:45 am - Capture candid moments and important parts of the day. Must have own equipment and share all rights to photos after the event.

Race Water - Arrive at 8:00am - 11:00 am - Stand along the race route to direct runners and walkers and pass out water to the runners and walkers.

Race Medals - Arrive at 8:15am - 10:00 am - Hand out race medals to runners as they cross the finish line.

Basket Raffles & Food Table - Arrive at 8:30am - 11:00 am - Sell tickets for the Chinese auction. Help set up food table and make sure area is kept clean.

Walk Registration & Check-In - Arrive at 8:30am - 10:00 am - Help register onsite individuals and check in already registered individuals.

Unite Table - Arrive at 8:30am - 10:30 am - Organize and pass out Unite t-shirt, bags, and swag.

Clean up & Break Down Crew - Arrive by 11:00 am - 11:45 am - Help break down tables and chairs, clean up, and load up truck.

9 Shifts

  • Sat Sep 06, 2025 - 05:30 AM to 07:30 AM EST - Spots available: 7
    Event Set-Up
  • Sat Sep 06, 2025 - 07:30 AM to 08:30 AM EST - Spots available: 1
    5k Run Check-In
  • Sat Sep 06, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Race Medals
  • Sat Sep 06, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST - Spots available: 5
    Race Water Stops
  • Sat Sep 06, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 11:45 AM EST - Spots available: 3
    Photographer & Videographer
  • Sat Sep 06, 2025 - 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM EST - Spots available: 6
    Walk Registration & Check-In
  • Sat Sep 06, 2025 - 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM EST - Spots available: 2
    Unite Table
  • Sat Sep 06, 2025 - 08:30 AM to 11:00 AM EST - Spots available: 5
    Basket Raffles & Food Table
  • Sat Sep 06, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Clean up & Break Down Crew
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About Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation

Location:

20411 Route 19, Unit 14, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, US

Mission Statement

WPCNHF strives to enrich the lives of those with bleeding disorders in Western Pennsylvania and respond to the needs of the community in a dynamic environment.

Description

WPCNHF is part of a larger umbrella organization - National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF). Established in 1948, NHF is the premier organization in the U.S. serving the bleeding and clotting disorders community. For sixty years, NHF continues to be a vital resource for prevention education and provides a network of support for the estimated 3 million Americans living with bleeding disorders and their families.

At our local chapter, WPCNHF assists families and individuals through a variety of programs and services including peer support groups, emergency financial assistance, advocacy, support for summer camps and educational programs to stay informed. It is our goal to promote opportunities for people who have a bleeding disorder to lead normal, productive lives. We invite you to visit our web site at www.wpcnhf.org to view our many programs & services.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Women
Community, Health & Medicine, Women

WHEN

Sat Sep 06, 2025
05:30 AM - 11:45 AM
This opportunity has 9 shifts

WHERE

9901 South Ridge DriveGibsonia, PA 15044

(40.58912,-79.9928)
 

DATE POSTED

March 14, 2025

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 13
  • Volunteers are welcome to commit as much time during the event as they can. It is all appreciated!

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested
  • Private groups are encouraged to make a donation to the Unite Walk. Donations can be made online at: https://www.uniteforbleedingdisorders.org/event/wpa

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