2021 Slow Roll for Sickle Cell

1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway,Minneapolis MN 55422

19 June, 2021

Description

Join us as we come together to recognize World Sickle Cell Day and raise money to benefit Sickle Cell Foundation of MN! 2021 Slow Roll for Sickle Cell: A Bike Ride with Melanin in Motion & Slow Roll MPLS* This event is part of the 2021 Move for Sickle Cell Fundraising Challenge!This civic event will create awareness about sickle cell disease and how the community can support patients through advocacy, education, blood donation, bone marrow registration, and financial gifts. The bike ride will be approximately 15 miles with frequent stops and opportunities to learn about sickle cell disease. Average biking speed is 8 mph. A community lunch will be held at the end of the ride (food is available to purchase at Mill Valley Market). More information on Slow Roll MPLS at www.facebook.com/SlowRollTC/. Important NoteMasks and bike helmets are required to ride. COVID-19 protocols are observed. Riders will be asked to maintain a minimum of 6’ social distance from other riders. Bikes are available to rent from Nice Ride Minnesota. Donations of $100 or more includes: 1 SickleCellMN T-shirt ($20 value) 1 SickleCellMN Lanyard ($5 value) 1 Admission to Slow Roll 4 Sickle Cell on Sat 6/19 ($10 value)1 Admission to Walk4SickleCell: Monthly Walk & Talks on Sat 6/26 ($30 value)BONUS: Starter email with fun health & wellness tips, recipes, exercises and encouraging words MOVE for SICKLE CELL --ALL SUMMER LONG (6/1 - 8/31) *Unable to donate $100? That's okay! You can still register for our individual in-person events. Separate registration fee applies Community Walk & Talks -- Monthly on Sat 6/26, 7/31 & 8/21How do I join the fundraising challenge?Make a donation of any amount or organize a team fundraiser via our 2021 Move for Sickle Cell fundraising event page! Our Work Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of Minnesota’s mission is to improve quality of life and increase access to competent and compassionate care for individuals and communities affected by sickle cell disease. Slow Roll MPLS aims to challenge negative perceptions of the city and foster community engagement through fun, safe, and inclusive bike rides for people of all ages and skill levels; average speed is 8 mph.