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 Committed to Our CommunitiesTeam Sigma-Aldrich represents the commitment of our company and its employees to improving the community at large, and enhancing the lives of those around us. Every member of the Sigma-Aldich family plays a special part in this fast-growing program. CLICK AN EVENT FOR DETAILS  AFM: Association Francaise Contre Les MyopathiesLyon, France | Friday, December 4th – Saturday, December 5thThe annual AFM Telethon combines a 30-hour TV show and tens of thousands of local events across France to support the organization’s single objective: to defeat neuromuscular diseases.  American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast CancerNatick, MA | Sunday, October 4thThe Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is along the Charles River in historic Boston, MA. Individuals of all ages are welcome to participate.  Arthur's Picnic in the ParkSt. Louis, MO | Saturday, September 26thArthur's Picnic in the Park is a free event held in Forest Park in St. Louis for children and families, offering live entertainment, food and fun for the whole family.  Bark in the ParkSt. Louis, MO | Saturday, May 16thThe Bark in the Park dog walk and festival is the Humane Society of Missouri’s largest fundraiser. All proceeds go toward the Dr. Doolittle Fund, which provides veterinary care to neglected and homeless animals.  Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's HospitalMilwaukee, WI | Saturday, October 10thThe Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk is dedicated to raising funds for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, the region’s premier center for pediatric care.  CASA M.A.N.U. ProjectBuenos Aires, Argentina | All YearThe Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Casa M.A.N.U. Project is a rewarding activity that focuses on the needs of children diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.  The Sun Herald City2SurfCastle Hill, Australia | Sunday, August 9thAustralia’s largest annual fun run will take to the streets of Sydney on Sunday the 9th of August. Fast and slow, young and old, locals and out-of-towners, gather together to take the 14km journey through the city’s eastern suburbs, down to the finish line at Bondi.  Corporate Capers Benefiting the Special OlympicsMilwaukee, WI | January – MayCorporate Capers is a partnership of companies that meet throughout the year to plan, implement and compete in a series of events benefiting the Special Olympics.  Corporate ChallengeLenexa, KS | May – JuneKCCC is dedicated to promoting health, wellness and camaraderie by presenting participants with physical endeavors designed to challenge their bodies and minds through the spirit of corporate competition.  Habitat for HumanityLenexa, KS | Spring/FallKaw Valley Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International with a mission to eliminate homelessness around the world.  Habitat for HumanityOakville, Canada | Summer/FallHalton Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International with a mission to eliminate homelessness around the world.  JDRF Walk to Cure DiabetesSt. Louis, MO | Sunday, October 4thThe Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes is a family-friendly event with plenty of entertainment, food and fun.  Kickball for a CauseSt. Louis, MO | Saturday, August 29thSigma-Aldrich is proud to once again be a Grand Slam Sponsor of Kickball for a Cause benefiting St. Louis Children’s Hospital. This fun-filled day of team competition will bring you back to your playground days. Get your team together now!  March of Dimes March for BabiesThe Woodlands, TX | Sunday, April 26thThe annual March of Dimes March for Babies fundraising and awareness campaign supports lifesaving research and programs to help prevent or treat premature birth, birth defects and other threats to babies’ health.  MDA TelethonSt. Louis, MO | Sunday, September 6thThe Muscular Dystrophy Association will hold their annual MDA Telethon on Labor Day weekend, 2009. Sigma-Aldrich is the Big Dipper Sponsor for the St. Louis Area MDA.  25th Anniversary Bike MS TourColumbia, MO | Saturday, September 12th – Sunday, September 13thThe Bike MS Tour, sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is the largest organized cycling event in America with 100 tours in 48 states.  Sigma-Aldrich Reading Partners ProgramSt. Louis, MO | All YearThe St. Louis-based Reading Partners Program is a rewarding community activity that focuses on the educational needs of youth in the St. Louis Public Schools.  American Cancer Society Relay for LifeDenver, PA | Friday, June 19th – Saturday, June 20thThe 2009 ACS “Relay for Life” is a 24-hour fundraising event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research programs for the American Cancer Society.  Saint Louis Science Center 2009 Run for the StarsSt. Louis, MO | Saturday, June 6thThe 11th Annual Run for the Stars is a 5K run/walk and 10K run through Forest Park benefiting various educational programs at the Saint Louis Science Center.  San Diego Breast Cancer 3-DaySan Diego, CA | Friday, November 20th – Sunday, November 22ndAt 60 miles, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day is the longest walk of its kind. Join SAFC Pharma and Sigma-Aldrich in this incredible three-day experience to battle breast cancer.  Sigma-Aldrich Science Partners ProgramSt. Louis, MO | Month Day, 2009More info to come.  Special OlympicsBellfonte, PA | Thursday, June 4th – Sunday, June 7thSpecial Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) provides year-round training and competition in 23 Olympic-type sports to more than 26,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  Susan G. Komen Race for the CureSt. Louis, MO | Saturday, June 13thSigma-Aldrich is a Pewter sponsor of this year’s Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure®, which supports the foundation’s mission of eradicating breast cancer by advancing research, education, screening and treatment.  Walk for Autism ResearchSt. Louis, MO | Saturday, October 10thThe Walk Now for Autism event takes place Saturday, October 10th at Forest Park, and benefits Autism Speaks, which is the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization. |
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