Events
Events hosted by Western New York BloodCare:
It’s In My Blood Walk & 5k on Sunday August 10th 2025
Delaware Park
Sign Up Individually or as a Team!
The It’s in My Blood Walk & 5K is an annual community event that celebrates the resilience of the bleeding disorder community in Western New York. This important event also raises funds for education, support services and advocacy efforts.
Each year community members, their families, friends, supporters, local businesses and our industry partners come together to support each other and build a stronger community.
The event attracts people of every age and background from parents with infants to grandparents and everyone in between. They show up on Walk day to share experiences and enjoy each other’s company. This year you have the ability to sign up and raise funds online for the Walk or 5K. You can sign up individually or as a team.
The Walk
The one-mile Walk will begin at 10:00a.m., following paved trails.
$5 through 8/9/25 then $10 on the day of the event
The 5K
Runners will run down to Wilkeson Pointe and back. There will be one water station located along the course and bottled water will be provided to all participants at the finish line.
The 5K Run will start at 9am.
Packet pickup will take place at Lakeside Lawn Park from 8:00am until the start of each race.
Trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers. Age group winners will also be announced and presented with a gift item TBD.
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and older.
$30 through 8/10/24 then $35 on race day
Past Events
Past Events:
24th Annual
Friends Making a Difference Golf Tournament
To Benefit WNY BloodCare Foundation
Dear Friends:
Announcing, the 24th Annual Friends Making a Difference Golf Tournament, Sunday July 28th, 2024. The tournament will be held at Harvest Hill Golf Club 3052 Transit Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 at 1:00 P.M.
The proceeds of the event will be donated to the Western New York BloodCare Foundation. The Hemophilia Center provides treatment and outpatient services to the Hemophilia population in eight western New York counties.
Hemophilia is an inherited blood clotting disorder that causes prolonged bleeding episodes, spontaneous hemorrhages and bleeding with trauma in affected people.
The Hemophilia Center provides a coordinated comprehensive care approach to the delivery of treatment, treating not only the disease but also provides the emotional, social and financial support each patient and their families require.
The Friends Making a Difference Golf committee is asking for support. Your participation and donations are requested and greatly appreciated by the 220 plus pediatric patients currently receiving treatment through the Hemophilia Center. Sponsor Packages are as follows:
Platinum Sponsor – $15,000 – Includes twelve (12) golf participants, hole sponsorship, lunch and dinner for all participants.
Gold Sponsor – $10,000 – Includes eight (8) golf participants, hole sponsorship, lunch and dinner for all participants.
Silver Sponsor – $5,000 – Includes four (4) golf participants, hole sponsorship, lunch and dinner for all participants.
Bronze Sponsor – $1,500 – Includes one (1) golf participant, hole sponsorship, lunch and dinner for participant.
Tee & Green Sponsors – $125
Please click here to download and fill out the registration/sponsor form and mail to: Mike Cimato, 104 Schimwood Court, Getzville, NY 14068. Or email sabcmy77@gmail.com
Include the names of the golf participants and the name or company name that will appear on the sponsorship signs.
Please make checks payable to: WNY BloodCare Foundation
Thank you in advance, Michael S. Cimato Golf Chairman
It’s In My Blood Walk & 5k on Sunday August 11th 2024
NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict with the Buffalo Outer Harbor, we have to change our Walk & 5k date from Saturday September 21st to Sunday August 11th. Same great event, just different date.
Sign Up Individually or as a Team!
The It’s in My Blood Walk & 5K is an annual community event that celebrates the resilience of the bleeding disorder community in Western New York. This important event also raises funds for education, support services and advocacy efforts.
Each year community members, their families, friends, supporters, local businesses and our industry partners come together to support each other and build a stronger community.
The event attracts people of every age and background from parents with infants to grandparents and everyone in between. They show up on Walk day to share experiences and enjoy each other’s company. This year you have the ability to sign up and raise funds online for the Walk or 5K. You can sign up individually or as a team.
The Walk
The one-mile Walk will begin at 10:00a.m., following paved trails.
$5 through 8/10/24 then $10 on the day of the event
The 5K
Runners will run down to Wilkeson Pointe and back. There will be one water station located along the course and bottled water will be provided to all participants at the finish line.
The 5K Run will start at 9am.
Packet pickup will take place at Lakeside Lawn Park from 8:00am until the start of each race.
Trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers. Age group winners will also be announced and presented with a gift item TBD.
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and older.
$30 through 8/10/24 then $35 on race day
Activities for Everyone!
Both Walk and Run Participants will receive a t-shirt, a water bottle or other like item, and lunch from a local food truck. We will have games and activities for kids as well as activities to honor our patients and their families.
Location and Parking
The Walk will be at the Lakeside Lawn area of the Buffalo Outer Harbor. Use the address 825 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14203 for GPS navigation. Parking is available along Fuhrmann Boulevard. Walk through the tunnel next to the skate park to access the Lakeside Lawn event space.
John Alduino (716) 896-2470 ext 4026 – jalduino@wnybloodcare.org
Ask the Social Worker!
This month’s presenter will be Jessica Wulf LMSW Social Worker at WNY BloodCare. She will be available to answer questions and provide some valuable information to patients and families.
Note: Must be 18+ Dinner will be served
When: Tuesday, January 9th – 6:00 pm
Where: Trinity Center at Trinity Episcopal Church, 317 Delaware Ave Buffalo NY 14202, parking is included!
Presenter: Jessica Wulf LMSW Social Worker at WNY BloodCare.
Past events:
It’s In My Blood Walk & 5k on Saturday September 23rd 2023
Sign Up Individually or as a Team!
The It’s in My Blood Walk & 5K is an annual community event that celebrates the resilience of the bleeding disorder community in Western New York. This important event also raises funds for education, support services and advocacy efforts.
Each year community members, their families, friends, supporters, local businesses and our industry partners come together to support each other and build a stronger community.
The event attracts people of every age and background from parents with infants to grandparents and everyone in between. They show up on Walk day to share experiences and enjoy each other’s company. This year you have the ability to sign up and raise funds online for the Walk or 5K. You can sign up individually or as a team.
The Walk
The one-mile Walk will begin at 11:00a.m., following paved trails.
$5 through 9/10/23 then $10 until the event
The 5K
Runners will run down to Wilkeson Pointe and back. There will be one water station located along the course and bottled water will be provided to all participants at the finish line.
The 5K Run will start at 10am.
Packet pickup will take place at Lakeside Lawn Park from 8:30am until the start of each race.
Trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers. Age group winners will also be announced and presented with a gift item TBD.
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and older.
$30 through 9/10/23 then $35 until race day
Activities for Everyone!
Both Walk and Run Participants will receive a t-shirt, water bottle and lunch from Just Pizza. We will have games and activities for kids as well as activities to honor our patients and their families.
Location and Parking
The Walk will be at the Lakeside Lawn area of the Buffalo Outer Harbor, just down the street from our location last year. Use the address 825 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14203 for GPS navigation. Parking is available at the Lakeside Complex parking lot and along Fuhrmann Boulevard. Walk through the tunnel next to the skate park to access the Lakeside Lawn event space.
John Alduino (716) 896-2470 – jalduino@wnybloodcare.org