Families from the 2024 Walk N Roll.
Photo by Cure SMA
People across the bay will walk with purpose on Sunday, Nov. 9, as families, supporters, and advocates gather at Eckerd College for the 2025 Greater Florida Walk N Roll.
The fundraiser benefits Cure SMA, the national nonprofit dedicated to ending spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
2025 Walk N Roll
The Walk N Roll runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fox Hall, Eckerd College (4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg). The event is open to the public and welcomes walkers, rollers, and supporters of all ages and abilities.
Guests can enjoy complimentary refreshments, community activities, and an accessible, paved walking route. According to the media release, children and families affected by SMA will be onsite, giving attendees the opportunity to connect directly with those who benefit from research and support programs funded by Cure SMA.
This year’s Walk N Roll introduces a new attraction: The Spheres Bubble Show, featuring four-time Guinness World Record holder Blaise Ryndes. His interactive performance aims to bring excitement, wonder, and joy to a day centered on hope.
Looking for more things to do in St. Petersburg, Gulfport, and the beaches? Check out The Gabber Newspaper’s full calendar of events.
Jim and Joey Geueke at the 2024 Walk N Roll.
Photo by Cure SMA
For many Tampa Bay families, this event is personal.
“Our community’s support is life-changing for kids with SMA, like my son Joey,” Jim Geueke, the event organizer and leader of Team Joey Strong said in a media release. “Come out, get involved, and help us move closer to a cure.”
Geueke’s team has participated for years, raising awareness and rallying local support.
A Community Call to Action
SMA is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor nerve cells and muscles used for walking, eating, and breathing. Cure SMA’s efforts have led to:
Three FDA-approved treatmentsNewborn screening in all 50 statesMore clinical trials than ever before
Progress continues, but local participation fuels it. Register or donate at walk.curesma.org/greaterflorida.
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