Josephine's Village 5K: Celebrating Loved Ones & Mending Broken Hearts
- Date Sat 17th August 2024
- Location Charlottesville, Virginia
- Price Free - $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Josephine's Village 5K: Celebrating Loved Ones & Mending Broken Hearts is a heartwarming event organized by Josephine's Village, taking place on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 in Charlottesville, Charlottesville (City). This special event was created in honor of a brave little heart warrior, Josephine, who touched the lives of many during her short time on earth. The 5K charity race aims to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) and support families facing this challenge. Participants can expect a fun, family-friendly race that honors Josephine and all heart warriors, educates the public on CHDs, and raises funds to help those in need. Join Josephine's Village 5K for a day of remembrance, support, and community spirit.
Organiser's Description
Josephine's Village was started when a very special little heart warrior was fighting for her life in UVA Medical Center's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Jo touched many people's hearts and a village was formed to support her as she underwent two open heart surgeries at nine weeks old and gave all she had to fight for her life. Sadly, Josephine passed away on Christmas Day 2017 at 20-weeks old. Her parents kept Josephine's Village alive to bring awareness to Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs), and eventually formed Josephine's Village 501(c)(3) non-profit as well as Josephine's Village 5K charity race to honor their daughter by supporting other families faced with CHDs.
Josephine's Village 5K aims to:
* Honor Josephine & all heart warriors who have passed or are fighting to live with Congenital Heart Defects
* Educate the public on CHDs, as 1 in 110 babies are born with some type of CHD and research is poorly funded
* Support babies and children with CHDs by raising funds for them and their families
* Provide a race to the community that is Fun, Family Friendly, Safe and Provides Remembrance of Loved Ones
Josephine's Village 5K aims to:
* Honor Josephine & all heart warriors who have passed or are fighting to live with Congenital Heart Defects
* Educate the public on CHDs, as 1 in 110 babies are born with some type of CHD and research is poorly funded
* Support babies and children with CHDs by raising funds for them and their families
* Provide a race to the community that is Fun, Family Friendly, Safe and Provides Remembrance of Loved Ones
Races
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Josephine's Village 5K Run/Walk (*In-PERSON*)
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 17th August 2024
$35.00
CLOSEDThis event is open to all ages and is family friendly! Participants will RUN OR WALK a 3.1 mile loop that starts and ends at UVA Alumni Hall! *Note: Register by Wednesday, July 26th to be guaranteed a race t-shirt! If you register AFTER July 26th, you are not guaranteed a race t-shirt, as only a small amount of extra t-shirts in select sizes will be ordered and available on a first come basis through RunSignUp. -
Josephine's Village 5K Run/Walk (*VIRTUAL*)
Includes T-Shirt
$35.00
CLOSEDThis event is open to all ages and is family friendly! Participants will run/walk any 3.1 mile loop! *Note: Register by Wednesday, July 26th to be guaranteed a race t-shirt! If you register AFTER July 26th, you are not guaranteed a race t-shirt, as only a small amount of extra t-shirts in select sizes will be ordered and available on a first come basis through RunSignUp. -
Heart Warrior & Kids' Dash (*In-PERSON*)
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 17th August 2024
Free
CLOSEDKids' Event (12 years & under): We will hold a 60 meter dash in the driveway in front of Alumni Hall in honor of the heart warriors and angels in our community. We would love for your little ones to join in this special event! When you post to social media, please be sure to use the hashtags #JosephinesVillage5K / #JV5K2023 / #JV5Kkidsdash in your post! You can also post your photos to our Facebook event page or tag us on Instagram @josephines_village ! *Note: T-shirt orders will close at midnight on Wednesday, July 26th! A small amount of extra t-shirts in select sizes will be available for purchase on a first come basis through RunSignUp after July 26th.
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