2024 Alpha Phi Thankful 5k
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM EST
Charlottesville, Virginia
Free–$20.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, November 5th, 2023, in Charlottesville for the uplifting 2024 Alpha Phi Thankful 5k! This exciting race brings together the Zeta Iota chapter of Alpha Phi, families, and the broader UVA and Charlottesville communities to honor the legacies of Shelley Goldsmith and Casey Schulman. Participants can look forward to an invigorating in-person 5k on Grounds, as well as an engaging virtual component for those unable to attend.
The Thankful 5k is more than just a race; it’s a heartfelt tribute that raises funds for scholarships and foundations in the names of Shelley and Casey, supporting students pursuing higher education. With a spirit of gratitude and positivity, this event reflects Casey’s inspiring legacy and her dedication to kindness, while also celebrating Shelley’s contributions. Don’t miss this chance to run for a good cause and be part of a community that values support, remembrance, and empowerment. Lace up your shoes and join us in making a difference!
The Thankful 5k is more than just a race; it’s a heartfelt tribute that raises funds for scholarships and foundations in the names of Shelley and Casey, supporting students pursuing higher education. With a spirit of gratitude and positivity, this event reflects Casey’s inspiring legacy and her dedication to kindness, while also celebrating Shelley’s contributions. Don’t miss this chance to run for a good cause and be part of a community that values support, remembrance, and empowerment. Lace up your shoes and join us in making a difference!
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5k Race on Grounds
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM EST
$20.00
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Virtual Race
VirtualEntries closed10:00 AM EST
Free
Organiser's description
The Thankful 5k is a race dedicated to bringing together the Zeta Iota chapter of Alpha Phi, family members, and the greater UVA and Charlottesville communities in honor of Shelley Goldsmith and Casey Schulman, two inspiring members of Alpha Phi at UVA. All funds raised for the 5k are donated to foundations and scholarships in their names, which support students seeking or enrolled in higher education. The Shelley Goldsmith Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Jefferson Scholars Foundation candidate from Southwest Virginia who made it to the final selection round. The Casey Schulman Foundation was started as a non-profit with the mission of awarding a college scholarship to Justice High School students who carry on Casey's spirit. This year's race will include an in-person 5k on Grounds as well as a weekend-long virtual component; we invite all friends and family of Alpha Phi at UVA to support Thankful through the virtual race if they are unable to come to Charlottesville.
The Thankful 5k's name is inspired by the handmade "Thankful" sign that Casey kept above her bed. After Casey passed away in 2012, her sisters in Alpha Phi held the first Thankful 5k in honor of her uncanny ability to inspire kindness and gratitude. The race now also honors Shelley, whom our chapter lost a year later. "Thankful" represents how Casey approached the world with positivity and interest and the spirit of our chapter's annual celebration of her and Shelley's lasting legacies.
_The University of Virginia expects parents or guardians to provide supervision over minors on University property during this event. Parents or guardians should not leave minors unsupervised on University property. This is not a drop-off event_.
The Thankful 5k's name is inspired by the handmade "Thankful" sign that Casey kept above her bed. After Casey passed away in 2012, her sisters in Alpha Phi held the first Thankful 5k in honor of her uncanny ability to inspire kindness and gratitude. The race now also honors Shelley, whom our chapter lost a year later. "Thankful" represents how Casey approached the world with positivity and interest and the spirit of our chapter's annual celebration of her and Shelley's lasting legacies.
_The University of Virginia expects parents or guardians to provide supervision over minors on University property during this event. Parents or guardians should not leave minors unsupervised on University property. This is not a drop-off event_.
Location
1827 University Avenue (Mad Bowl), Charlottesville, 22903, VA, United States
2024 Alpha Phi Thankful 5k
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