Jack’s Team 5K Run & Walk Remembering Jack Hankee

  • Date Sat 18th October 2025
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Center Valley, Pennsylvania
  • Price Free - $27.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an inspiring and impactful event at the Jack’s Team 5K Run & Walk, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Center Valley, Lehigh, at Southern Lehigh High School. This heartfelt 5K event is dedicated to the memory of Jack Hankee, a beloved former assistant principal who bravely fought against angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Join us as we come together to honor Jack's legacy and make a difference in the fight against cancer.

Participants of all ages are welcome to walk, jog, or run, making this event accessible for everyone. Every registration fee contributes directly to vital cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, ensuring that more families can cherish precious time with their loved ones. This event is not just about running; it’s about community, remembrance, and hope. Let’s make strides for a cure and celebrate Jack's impact on all of us. Your participation not only honors his memory but also supports a meaningful cause that can change lives. Join us for a morning filled with camaraderie and purpose as we take every step together towards a brighter future.

Organiser's Description

Join us for the Jacks Team 5K Walk and Run on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Southern Lehigh High School. This 5K is in memory of Jack Hankee, former Southern Lehigh middle school assistant principal who lost his fight with cancer last year. In November of 2023, Jack was diagnosed with angiosarcoma, which is an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer. Thanks to the compassionate care and innovative treatment he received at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Jack was able to spend invaluable time with his loved onestime that made a lasting impact on all who knew him. Now, we walk and run not only to remember Jack, but to help others facing similar battles. All net proceeds from this event will go directly to support cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering, helping to improve treatment options and give more families precious time with the people they love.

Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run. Every registration supports cancer research through the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. By participating, you not only honor the memory of Jack Hankee but also contribute to a meaningful cause that helps others benefit from cancer research. Please join us in this fun walk/run program and enjoy a morning remembering Jack and his impact he left on everyone. Every step taken honors Jacks memory and brings us one step closer to a cure.

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Youth 5K Run/Walk (Under 18 Free) Donations Encouraged

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    Free

    Please donate what you can in support of Mr Hankee.

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Location

3715 Preston Ln, Center Valley, 18034, PA, United States

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