Josephine's Village 5k: Celebrating Loved Ones & Mending Broken Hearts

Saturday, August 12, 2023 Past event
7:45 AM EDT
Charlottesville, Virginia
Free–$35.00 · 4 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the heartwarming Josephine's Village 5K on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia. This special charity race celebrates the lives of heart warriors and supports families affected by Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs). Inspired by the courageous journey of a remarkable little girl, Josephine, who fought bravely through her own battles, this event honors her memory and raises awareness for a critical cause.

Participants will enjoy a fun and family-friendly atmosphere while running or walking the 5K course, all in support of a noble mission. The event not only aims to educate the public about the prevalence of CHDs—affecting 1 in 110 babies—but also to raise vital funds for research and support for those in need. Come be a part of this uplifting day dedicated to remembrance, community, and the spirit of love that connects us all.

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  • Josephine's Village 5k Run/Walk (*IN-PERSON*)

    Includes T-Shirt

    This 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.

    7:45 AM EDT

    $35.00

    Entries closed

  • Josephine's Village 5k Run/Walk (*VIRTUAL*)

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    This 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.

    7:45 AM EDT

    $35.00

    Entries closed

  • Heart Warrior & Kids' Dash (*IN-PERSON*)

    Includes T-Shirt

    Kids' 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.

    7:30 AM EDT

    Free

    Entries closed

  • Heart Warrior & Kids' Dash (*VIRTUAL*)

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Kids' Event (12 years & under): We hold a 60 meter dash in the driveway in front of Alumni Hall. If you are choosing to join us virtually this year, we hope families will be able to set up safe areas in your neighborhoods for your kids to run a Josephine's Village dash in honor of the heart warriors and angels in the community. We would love to see your dashers! When you post to social media, 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.

    7:45 AM EDT

    Free

    Entries closed

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

Location

UVA Alumni Hall, 211 Emmet Street S, Charlottesville, 22903, VA, United States

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