2019 TAMPA BAY MLK BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K WALK\ RUN FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE
Sat Jan 19, 8:00 AM - Sat Jan 19, 12:00 PM

It predominately affects those of African American\African, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, Mediterranean, Southern European, and of Middle Eastern backgrounds. In the United States, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS have Sickle Cell Disease and 3 million have Sickle Cell Trait. Individuals with Sickle Cell Trait are generally healthy, however, there is a 25% chance with each pregnancy that two parents with the Trait will have a baby born with Sickle Cell Disease. “Be a Sickle Cell Warrior, Join The Race And Get In The Fight Against Sickle Cell!”



Proceeds and Registrations benefit Sickle Cell Disease Not-For-Profit Organizations in the Tampa Bay Area and the Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation. All Registrations and Sponsorships from the 5K are to be paid to the DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING PARADE FOUNDATION (Foundation).The Foundation is a Certified State of Florida 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit Organization.



Our special 5K Race is located on the Main Campus of the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, FL at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza (MLK Plaza) located off of USF Alumni Drive to USF Beard Dr. and USF Sugar Gum Drive. Yes, the University of South Florida MLK Plaza bears the name of the most iconic figure in the fight for Civil Rights, that leader of leaders Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was the foremost figurehead of the Civil Rights Movement, and continues to have an enduring legacy.



In 1982, the University of South Florida unveiled the Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza in his honor and, to this day it provides a rallying point for the cause of justice. The MLK Plaza, located at the center of USF’s Campus, is one of the most familiar features on the grounds of USF. As the first monument erected in Dr. King’s honor at a public Florida University, it promotes the Activist’s spirit by providing a place where students can speak freely about issues dear to them.



Join us on Saturday, January 19, 2019 for this timed 5K that offers you the choice to run, walk, or stroll through the beautiful campus of USF at MLK Plaza.We offer a Dry-Fit Shirt, Race Medal, Custom Bib, Goodie Bag, Awards and Prizes, Food and Drinks, and much more!



MLK Plaza and the adjoining park is the perfect locat