Run/Walk 4 Nimo

Run/Walk 4 Nimo Race Information

<h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5K Run/Walk for Childhood Cancer Awareness &amp; Research</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Join the Akanimo Cancer Foundation for the annual Run 4 Nimo 2026, a community 5K Run/Walk dedicated to raising awareness and support for children battling cancer. This meaningful event honors the life and legacy of Akanimo (“Nimo”), whose courageous fight against a rare childhood cancer continues to inspire hope, advocacy, and action for families around the world.</span></p> <h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Whats Included</span></strong></h5> <ul><li style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>Every Participant gets a T-Shirt and a Finishers Medal!</strong></span></li></ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Participants of all ages are invited to run, walk, volunteer, donate, and stand together in support of:</span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Childhood cancer awareness</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Pediatric cancer research</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Family support initiatives</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Treatment assistance programs</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Bereavement support for affected families</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Event Information</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Run 4 Nimo 2026</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5K Run or Walk</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Kids Fun Run</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Benefiting Organization: Akanimo Cancer Foundation</span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer.</span></li></ul> </li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Location</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">University of South Carolina Upstate</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">800 University Way</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Spartanburg, SC 29303</span></p> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">About the Event</span></strong></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Run 4 Nimo 2026 is more than a race — it is a movement to bring hope, awareness, and support to children fighting cancer and the families walking beside them every day.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The event was created in memory of Akanimo (“Nimo”), who battled Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor (DSRCT), a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. Through this annual event, the Akanimo Cancer Foundation continues its mission to create awareness, support childhood cancer research, and provide meaningful assistance to families in need.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Together, participants help fund:</span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Childhood cancer research initiatives</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Treatment access for children with cancer</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Family assistance programs</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Comfort boxes and care packages</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Grocery support for families</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Childhood cancer awareness campaigns</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Kids Fun Run</span></strong></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Children are encouraged to participate in the Kids Fun Run &#64; Run4Nimo 2026, designed to promote awareness, compassion, and community involvement among young participants.</span></p> <h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Why We Run</span></strong></h5> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Each year, hundreds of thousands of children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. Run 4 Nimo exists to remind families battling childhood cancer that they are not alone.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">This event brings the community together to:</span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Honor children lost to cancer</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Celebrate survivors</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Support families currently in the fight</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Increase awareness and advocacy for pediatric cancer research</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">GET INVOLVED</span></strong></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Register to run or walk</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Join as a virtual participant</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Volunteer</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Become a sponsor</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Fundraise for the cause</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Donate directly to the foundation</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Contact Information</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Akanimo Cancer Foundation</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Email: <a href="mailto:info&#64;akanimocancerfoundation.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info&#64;akanimocancerfoundation.org</a></span></p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">“Because Children Get Cancer Too.”</span></h4>