Run/Walk To Save a Life 5K
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Event Overview
The Run/Walk To Save a Life 5K takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Hamden, Connecticut. The event offers two distances: a 5K run and a 1 Mile Fun Walk.
Location
The event is based at Multisports Academy, located at 109 Sanford St, Unit G, in Hamden.
Purpose and Beneficiary
This event is held in honor of Christopher Andreozzi, who passed away suddenly from sudden cardiac death caused by an arrhythmia on May 23, 2023. Proceeds from the event benefit the Christopher J. Andreozzi (CJA) Charitable Foundation.
The CJA Charitable Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) and arrhythmias. Its mission includes providing education, training, and equipment such as CPR instruction and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The foundation also supports the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and sponsors academic scholarships at Hamden High School and the Yale University School of Nursing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.