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March for Marrow CA 2026
Shoreline Park, Long Beach (New Venue)
Sunday, April 26, 2026
We invite patients and their friends and families throughout the state of California to be with us in-person or virtually for our 17th Annual March for Marrow at the iconic Shoreline Park, in Long Beach, CA. We will run or walk along the beautiful shore and FUNDRAISE for the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation, Inc. (AAMDSIF).
AAMDSIF provides education, support, and hope for patients living with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and related bone marrow failure diseases.
You can support the work of AAMDSIF by donating to March for Marrow CA, creating a team, supporting a team and by joining us in-person on April 26, 2026.
DETAILS
Schedule
7:00 am - 5K Registration & Packet Pick-Up
8:00 am - 5K Run START
8:15-9:00 am - Walk Registration & T-shirt Pick-Up
9:00 am - Auction Opens
9:45 am - Group Photo & Walk START
10:00 am -11:00 am - Team Cheers & Photos, Recognition of Sponsors, Teams, & Volunteers, Memory Board, Face Painting & Children’s Activities
11:00 am - Silent Auction Closes
11:30 am - Close & See You Next Year!!!
"This run is perfect for new and seasoned runners. When I can, I run it in memory of my brother, Garrett."
Mia Hamm, US Women's National Soccer Team, 1987-2004
Volunteering Opportunities
The success of this event depends on our volunteers. We are always open to having volunteers from local school student groups (earn SSL hours), community service groups, and college service groups help us! It takes at least 50 volunteers to put on this event. In advance, our greatest needs are for help with:
- Social media and promotions
- Getting the word out by distributing our fliers, race cards and posters
- And we will need lots of help at the event on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
If you're interested in being part of this exciting effort, Contact Elise Harper with VOLUNTEER in the subject line
Thank you so much for your support. Together, we can make this event a fantastic success!.
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SPONSORS
Our thanks to these supporters who help make this walk and run possible and ultimately make a difference in patients' lives.
National Sponsors
Gold
Bronze
Regional Sponsors
California Heros
California Advocates
California Partners
California Allies
Post your photos and selfies at https://www.facebook.com/marchformarrowla! You can help us make this historic March for Marrow California a huge success!
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
(800) 747-2820 | (301) 279-7202 | 401 North Washington Street, Suite 430 | Rockville, MD 20850 | development@aamds.org
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Online registration is now closed, however, you can still register in person on walk day morning.
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
(800) 747-2820 | (301) 279-7202 | 401 North Washington Street, Suite 430 | Rockville, MD 20850 | development@aamds.org
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Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
(800) 747-2820 | (301) 279-7202 | 401 North Washington Street, Suite 430 | Rockville, MD 20850 | development@aamds.org
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Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
(800) 747-2820 | (301) 279-7202 | 401 North Washington Street, Suite 430 | Rockville, MD 20850 | development@aamds.org
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