Fun Run-Walk for Blood Health

The Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management (SABM) is a non-profit medical organization and the global leader in patient blood management, an innovative approach to improve patient outcomes by optimizing blood health.

Your blood plays a critical role in carrying oxygen and nutrients, fighting infection, strengthening immunity, and supporting every organ in your body. Conditions like anemia (low red blood cell count) can cause fatigue, weakness, and serious complications — especially before or after surgery, during pregnancy, or in chronic illness. Abnormalities in coagulation can lead to blood clots or excessive bleeding. Blood health matters for everyone. By raising awareness and promoting smart, patient-centered strategies, SABM aims to help people live healthier, stronger lives.

SABM hosts an annual 3-day in-person educational conference each year. The 2025 conference is in Minneapolis, Minnesota from September 18th-20th. On Saturday September 20th, we are hosting our first ever Fun Run/Walk for Blood Health. If you are near Minneapolis, please join us for this free, fun event. Put on your brightest RED clothing and meet us bright and early at the Marriott City Center in downtown Minneapolis at 6:30 AM. From there, we’ll head out on a fun, informal 5K route that circles across the Stone Arch Bridge, providing fantastic views of downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River. There’s no registration fee, and the event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Bring your friends and family— this is a celebration of community and wellness!

Unable to join in Minneapolis? No worries! Put on RED and head out for a run or walk wherever you may be. Share photos and videos on social media using #RUN4BloodHealth.

SABM relies on donations from the public to sustain our educational mission to improve patient outcomes through patient blood management. You can make a difference by donating today to the general fund of SABM, thereby supporting educational outreach to the public and healthcare providers around the world! Want to sponsor a walker/runner or a loved one? Please leave a donation in their honor. Even if you are unable to donate, please join us in this fun event to raise awareness for blood health.