GNS 5k to Founders' Day

Sunday, November 5 – Sunday, November 12, 2023 Past event

12:00 AM EDT (midnight)

West Orange, New Jersey

$27.50 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the GNS 5K to Founders' Day, a vibrant virtual run/walk celebrating 101 years of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated! From November 5 to November 12, 2023, participants can take part in this exciting event from anywhere, at their own pace. Whether you're a Soror, Philos, Rhoer, Rhosebud, Greek, family, or friend, you're invited to join the fun and support a great cause.

The in-person gathering kicks off on Sunday, November 5, at 1 PM at 9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ, where we’ll meet in the parking lot and enjoy a scenic walk or run by the lake. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Gamma Nu Sigma Chapter and its various educational initiatives, helping empower students through programs like Operation Big Bookbag and scholarships for high school students. Let’s come together to celebrate sisterhood, scholarship, and service while making a positive impact in our community. Lace up your running shoes and get ready to 5K for a cause!

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5k to Founders' Day Celebrating 101 Years of Service Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., (Host) Gamma Nu Sigma Chapter

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If you would like to run/walk with us in person: Sunday, November 5, 1:00 PM 9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052 We will meet in the parking lot and walk/run by the lake near the paddle boats (weather permitting)

Sunday, Nov 5, 2023

$27.50

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Organiser's description

Join us in celebrating Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated's 101 years of dedicated service with our virtual 5K run/walk event. As a nonprofit organization, we're committed to promoting sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for women and their families through education, health awareness, and leadership development.

Participate in the 5K at your own pace, wherever and whenever you prefer ( or with us details below). You can record and upload your run/walk results in our app from November 5, 2023, at 12:00 AM to November 12, 2023, at 11:59 PM.

Sorors, Philos, Rhoers, Rhosebuds, Greeks, family and friends you are welcome to join us in person Sunday November 5th 1pm 9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ We will meet in the parking lot and walk/run by the lake near the paddle boats. (Weather permitted)

The proceeds from this event will support the Gamma Nu Sigma Chapter and its various initiatives, including educational programs to ensure students have the tools they need to learn. Our activities range from hosting an annual Operation Big Bookbag, providing backpacks with essential school supplies, to organizing a Youth Symposium with workshops on mental and physical health awareness, college and career readiness, financial literacy, CPR training, and more.

We also offer scholarships, both monetary and electronic devices, to high school students participating in our essay contest on international socio-economic events. Additionally, we contribute to causes like breast cancer awareness, St. Jude, Soles for Little Souls, March of Dimes, Prom Boutique, and providing Christmas gifts for children.

Your support is greatly appreciated. Let's 5K to Founders' Day and 101 years of Sigma Service!

Location

9 Cherry Lane November 5, 1:00 PM or Your Favorite Run/Walk Trail, Meet in parking lot and walk/run by the lake near the paddle boats, West Orange, 07052, NJ, United States