10th Anniversary Donate Life Run/Walk 5K & 10K
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
9/12/20
Location
Virtual
Fees/Admission
Children 10 & younger: $15 Students (High School & College): $20 Adults: $30 Day of; Adults: $50 Children 10 & younger: $15
Contact Information
Race Director/Event Specialist: Celia Guevara
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Description
Donor Network West Donate Life Run/Walk Donor Network West presents the 10th annual Run/Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2020 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. PST This year, it is a virtual 5K-10K Run/Walk event People can tune-in at: Donate Life 5K-10K-Kids Dash Facebook Page The Donate Life Run/Walk helps raise awareness of the need for organ and tissue donors in California and Nevada. All proceeds from the event will benefit Donor Network West’s efforts to inspire California and Nevada residents to register to be a donor and to honor the donors and their families who have already given the Gift of Life. Anyone may participate from virtually anywhere by running/walking outside, on the treadmill, running/walking solo or in small groups (according to local restrictions while respecting social distancing). Participants will receive an official race t-shirt, commemorative finisher’s medal, downloadable bib and access to the virtual goody bag. This is an opportunity to not only connect with each other and participate in something positive, but to continue to create awareness about organ and tissue donation. Donor Network West’s mission is, to put it simply, is to save lives. During such a time of uncertainty, it’s important to remember that thousands and thousands of people are still waiting for an organ transplant. Ending that wait by becoming an organ donor means giving them a second chance at life. We encourage our community to honor our donors who have given the Gift of Life. For more information, visit 5k.dnwest.org or to make a donation by check, please contact: events@dnwest.org or mail a check to: Attn: Donate Life Run/Walk Donor Network West 12667 Alcosta Blvd. Suite 500 San Ramon, CA 94583 About Donor Network West: Donor Network West is a federally designated nonprofit, 501(c)3, organ procurement and tissue recovery organization. Established in 1987, we serve more than 13 million people and connect a donor’s gift to those in need in 45 counties in Northern California and Nevada. Organ, eye, and tissue donation offers the hope to heal. The generous decisions of donors and their families allow us to recover and allocate organs and tissues for transplantation and research. We are able to carry out our mission of saving and healing lives thanks to our partnership with 175 hospitals, doctors, nurses, more than 500 funeral homes and 44 coroners and medical examiners. For more information, please visit www.donornetworkwest.org.