Join The Movement in 2026!
Join the Chicago Move for MDS 5k awareness walk and take meaningful steps for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
Joining the movement is easy. Simply:
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Register
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Join or build a team
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Share the movement by using our fundraising tools located in the Participant Guide
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Raise funds and awareness for MDS
Questions about registration, logistics or fundraising?
Please contact Lisa Liskey at lliskey@mds-foundation.org
Park Information & Event Timeline
Burnham Park
1199 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
(Parking is available in the lot adjacent to our walk location)
8:00 am: Registration Opens
9:00 am: Opening Ceremony
9:30 am: 5k Starts
10:45am: Closing Ceremony
How to Get There
Click for Google Map5K Route Map
Can't Make It? Join Our Virtual Walk!
Learn More$44,229.53
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$75,000.00
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Recent Activity
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Brian Winslow donated $51.50 to Jim Possible
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Amy Dolhay created and joined J’s Crew
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Jim Possible has earned the Team : Most Donors Badge
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Amy Dolhay has earned the Team Fundraising Leader Badge
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Move for MDS: Chicago / May 2, 2026 Leaderboard
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Rachel Howard $13,215.00 raised
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Amanda Schachtel $777.43 raised
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David Sherman $355.00 raised
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Madeleine McGuire $343.00 raised
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Meg Lassar $316.55 raised
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BMS Mighty Marchers for MDS $13,743.00 raised
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Strides for Stuart $2,138.78 raised
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Jim Possible $909.90 raised
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Movin’ for Mindy $858.00 raised
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Remembering Mom, Cathy and Pat! $594.90 raised
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1 Anonymous $5,000.00
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2 Rachel Howard $5,000.00
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3 Rachel Howard $1,000.00
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4 Anonymous $1,000.00
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5 Rachel Howard $515.00
Our Newest Participants
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Kevin Dolhay
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Amy Dolhay $315.80 raised
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Evelyn Oswald
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Tyler Oswald
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Emily Oswald $55.00 raised
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Mindy Sherman $55.00 raised
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David Sherman $355.00 raised
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Allan Kaplan $55.00 raised
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Judy Kaplan $55.00 raised
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Michael Kaufman $55.00 raised