NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life
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NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life
The event is a community 5K held at NJ Sharing Network Headquarters in New Providence, NJ, presented as an in-person 5K walk and a USATF sanctioned race. It is framed as a celebration of life that highlights organ and tissue donation. A virtual option called "5K Anywhere" runs from May 1 through June 7, allowing participants to walk or run remotely during that period.
Fundraising is a central element. The event displays a fundraising total of $589,082 against a goal of $1,250,000. During Donate Life Month, fundraising milestones unlock raffle entries with specific prize tiers: $250 earns an Amex gift card entry, $500 unlocks a reserved parking spot at the 5K, $1,000 unlocks a Yeti cooler with NJ Sharing Network items, and $1,500 unlocks a reserved team tent on 5K day. The event materials note that the first 5K Celebration of Life took place in 2011 at the organization’s headquarters.
Sponsorship is identified as part of the event structure, with a presenting sponsor named in event materials. The event is described as supporting the organization’s mission related to donation and transplantation through community participation and fundraising. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
