Events
Mimosas for Marrow 5K
Place
Catherine Rooney's
Wilmington, DE US 19806
Description
Oakley Overcomes, Inc. presents:
Mimosas for Marrow 5K
Join us for the 4th annual Mimosas for Marrow 5K run/walk—a joyful, heartfelt event that brings our community together to support families affected by blood cancers and disorders, and to honor the incredible strength of those searching for a lifesaving bone marrow donor.
Inspired by Oakley’s Journey
This event was created by local moms, Sam and Brittany, after Sam’s daughter, Oakley, received a lifesaving bone marrow transplant in 2022. Her courage continues to fuel our mission to support NMDP and families right here in our community walking similar roads.
Why It Matters
Every 3–4 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer or disorder. For many, a matching donor is their only hope. Your presence, your steps, and your support truly make a difference.
Your Impact So Far
In just 3 years, the Mimosas for Marrow 5K has grown into something extraordinary:
• 2,000+ participants
• Strong support from businesses
• Countless volunteers
• Over $76,000 raised
• 56 new potential bone marrow donors added to the registry—including two who have already saved lives
Together, we are creating real, lifesaving change. Register today and bring your friends—let’s run, walk, sip, smile, and make an impact together!
Follow us:
Instagram: @OakleyOvercomesInc
Facebook: Mimosas for Marrow 5K and Oakley Overcomes, Inc.
Event Highlights
• Largest team gets their team's name displayed along the race route
• Individual who raises the most funds on an individual fundraiser wins two tickets to the Flyers game
• Free mimosa (21+)
• Become a donor
• Live entertainment
• Delicious food
• Face painting
• Characters
• Photobooth
• Raffles
• Bounce house
To inquire about sponsorships, volunteering, or donating a raffle item, please email us at OakleyOvercomes@gmail.com
Thank you for your support.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🥂
Bib Pick Up
Saturday April 18th
8:00-8:45AM at Catherine Rooney's.
5K starts at 9:00AM sharp on Gilpin Avenue
Runners Amenities
Runners will receive:
- Post Race Party at Catherine Rooney's
- Food and Drinks
- Race SWAG & T-shirt
*Shirts limited to the first 600 registered!
Course Map
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP
*Map is for directional purposes only
Awards & Age Groups
Overall Male/Female
Overall Masters Male/Female
Top 3 in each age group Male/Female
9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
*Overall and Masters - based off GUN TIME
*Age Groups - based off CHIP TIME
Oakley’s Story
Oakley, a previously healthy 2 year old, was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening blood disorder called Severe Aplastic Anemia, resulting in bone marrow failure. Oakley had been fighting for her life while receiving roughly 70 blood/platelet transfusions, and immunotherapy that failed to show positive results. Her only chance at survival was a bone marrow transplant.
With relief, Oakley’s team found a close matched donor who was registered on NMDP. This person selflessly signed up, donated her stem cells, and saved Oakley’s life.
After a vigorous hospital stay receiving her life-saving transplant, Oakley’s family were given the news that it was successful.
Oakley’s experience was anything but ordinary - spending 4 months total inpatient. She’s endured liver toxicity, invasive infections, surgeries, flare-ups of GVHD, and more. Though this journey presented many challenges, Oakley’s strength showed she is a true superhero. Despite her rollercoaster recovery, she is finally able to start living life as a kid again.
Become A Donor
Be a Hero, Save a Life
Inspired by Oakley's journey? We invite you to become a lifesaving bone marrow donor!
Text "OakleysOhana" to 61474 or visit our NMDP table come race day!
Registration takes just minutes, but its impact lasts a lifetime!
Race Contact Info
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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.fusionracetiming.com.
FAQ's & Policies
Important information all participants should know.
