The Grey 5K
- Date Sat 31st May 2025
- Location Essex, ON
- Price $56.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Grey 5K on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the beautiful Town of Essex at Sadler's Nature Park and Trail! This uplifting event is not just a race; it's a heartfelt tribute to the courageous spirit of Jaida Chartier, a young fighter against pediatric brain cancer. Participants can choose to walk or run the 5K distance, coming together to raise funds for critical Childhood Cancer research, particularly focused on Pediatric Brain Cancer.
May is a significant month as it marks Brain Tumour/Cancer Awareness Month, symbolized by the Grey Cancer Ribbon, making this event even more meaningful. As we commemorate the start of Jaida's journey on this very day in 2023, let's unite as a community to honor her memory and continue the fight against this devastating illness. Every registration includes a custom T-shirt, so lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring day that promises to uplift spirits and support a vital cause!
May is a significant month as it marks Brain Tumour/Cancer Awareness Month, symbolized by the Grey Cancer Ribbon, making this event even more meaningful. As we commemorate the start of Jaida's journey on this very day in 2023, let's unite as a community to honor her memory and continue the fight against this devastating illness. Every registration includes a custom T-shirt, so lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring day that promises to uplift spirits and support a vital cause!
Organiser's Description
The Inaugural Grey 5K will be held May 31, 2025 in the Town of Essex at Sadler's Nature Park and Trail in support of #JaidasJourney - The Jaida Chartier Foundation.Jaida Chartier was a 12-year old Essex resident who bravely fought Diffuse Midline Glioma with H3K27 mutation Brain Cancer for 14-months before peacefully passing away July 31, 2024.In keeping with a promise made to Jaida by Jaida's parents to pay it forward while continuing Jaida's fight against Childhood Cancer, this 5K Run/Walk will raise money to fund Childhood Cancer research, specifically, Pediatric Brain Cancer.The month of May is significant, as it commemorates Brain Tumour/Cancer month which is symbolized with the Grey Cancer Ribbon. Further, on May 31st, 2023, Jaida's battle began when she was airlifted from Windsor Regional Hospital -Ouellette Campus to London Children's Hospital.Let's come together to show our continued support of our Hero Jaida. Let's show her that she will never be forgotten and we will continue her battle to find a cure for our littlest heroes!Registration fee includes custom T-shirt! You can register to walk or run the 5K!
The Grey 5K