Run/Walk 4 Nimo 2026

Description

5K Run/Walk for Childhood Cancer Awareness & Research

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.

Whats Included

Every Participant gets a T-Shirt and a Finishers Medal!

Participants of all ages are invited to run, walk, volunteer, donate, and stand together in support of:

Childhood cancer awareness

Pediatric cancer research

Family support initiatives

Treatment assistance programs

Bereavement support for affected families

Event Information

Run 4 Nimo 2026 5K Run or Walk Kids Fun Run Benefiting Organization: Akanimo Cancer Foundation A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer.

Location

University of South Carolina Upstate 800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303

About the Event

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.

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.

Together, participants help fund:

Childhood cancer research initiatives

Treatment access for children with cancer

Family assistance programs

Comfort boxes and care packages

Grocery support for families Childhood cancer awareness campaigns

Kids Fun Run

Children are encouraged to participate in the Kids Fun Run @ Run4Nimo 2026, designed to promote awareness, compassion, and community involvement among young participants.

Why We Run

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.

This event brings the community together to:

Honor children lost to cancer

Celebrate survivors

Support families currently in the fight

Increase awareness and advocacy for pediatric cancer research

GET INVOLVED

Register to run or walk Join as a virtual participant Volunteer Become a sponsor Fundraise for the cause Donate directly to the foundation

Contact Information

Akanimo Cancer Foundation Email: info@akanimocancerfoundation.org

“Because Children Get Cancer Too.”