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About the Run

The Florence Neal Cooper Smith Professorship was founded in 2014.  Participating in the run will help make the professorship an endowed chair and support aggressive, cutting-edge research to find an affordable, accessible cure for sickle cell disease for all.  To date, over $600,000 has been raised for this professorship.  Help us meet our goal of raising $1 million to establish an endowed chair.

The important reasons behind Florence Neal Cooper Smith Sickle Cell 5k Run.

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In the News - the 2024 Florence Neal Cooper Smith Sickle Cell 5K raises more than $7,600, Channel 6 News, September 21, 2024.

5K WALK 4 SICKLE CELL
20 SEPTEMBER 2025

Unable to participate in the 5k Walk?

You can still support the Florence Neal Cooper Smith Professorship.

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