The Valerie Fund Walk/5K Run
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The Valerie Fund Walk/5K Run
The Valerie Fund Walk/5K Run is a fundraising event held at Verona Park in Verona, NJ on June 6, 2026. The event supports The Valerie Fund's work to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Funds raised contribute directly to The Valerie Fund Centers and related programs.
The event program includes a 5K run, a walk, a Kid Sprint for children under 12, and a Color Run. A 50/50 raffle is held as part of the event; raffle tickets are priced at $25 each or a book of five for $100, and the winning ticket is drawn after the walk. Team fundraising is organized and tracked, with team captain incentives and recognition for top fundraising teams.
To date $671,928.11 has been raised toward a $1,000,000 goal. The event records show participation from teams and individual participants, totaling 350 participants, including 69 runners, 281 walkers, and 13 kid sprinters across 73 teams. The Kid Sprint specifically supports children with cancer and blood disorders in New Jersey, New York City, and the metro Philadelphia area.
The event also features volunteer involvement and sponsor support to help manage activities and fundraising efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
