Run for Gerard 5K
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Lehi, Utah
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the heartwarming Run for Gerard 5K on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at Dry Creek Park in Lehi, Utah! This inspiring event is not just a race; it’s a powerful opportunity to support a brave young fighter, Gerard, who has faced unimaginable challenges in his battle against cancer. At just seven years old, Gerard's journey began with a diagnosis of osteosarcoma, and now he is courageously facing therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia.
Participants can choose to run or walk in person starting at 9 AM, or complete the 5K virtually from anywhere, making it easy for everyone to get involved. By joining the Run for Gerard, you are helping to alleviate the financial burdens faced by his family during this difficult time. Together, we can show Gerard and his loved ones that they are not alone in this fight. Register today and help us rally for this incredible young boy’s spirit and resilience!
Participants can choose to run or walk in person starting at 9 AM, or complete the 5K virtually from anywhere, making it easy for everyone to get involved. By joining the Run for Gerard, you are helping to alleviate the financial burdens faced by his family during this difficult time. Together, we can show Gerard and his loved ones that they are not alone in this fight. Register today and help us rally for this incredible young boy’s spirit and resilience!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR GERARD 5K: A FIGHTERS JOURNEY
When Gerard was just five years old, his world was turned upside down by a diagnosis of osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. After months of grueling treatments and surgery that resulted in the loss of part of his left leg, Gerard showed resilience beyond his years. He returned to the life he loved playing rugby, swimming, and hiking, proving nothing could hold him back.
Now, at only seven, Gerard faces an even greater challenge. He has been diagnosed with therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia (t-AML), a rare and aggressive leukemia caused by the very treatments that once saved him. His fight will involve intensive chemotherapy, prolonged hospital stays, and possibly a bone marrow transplant.
Even with insurance, the costs are overwhelming uncovered medical bills, constant hospital travel, and lost wages while caring for Gerard full-time.
WHY WE RUN
This 5K is more than a race its a way to rally around Gerard and his family. By walking, running, or cheering from afar, you are helping ease the financial burden and showing this brave boy and his loved ones that they are not alone.
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
RUN OR WALK IN-PERSON: Join us at Dry Creek Park in Lehi on Saturday, September 27th at 9 am.
RUN OR WALK VIRTUALLY: Complete your 5K anywhere.
DONATE: All donations go directly to Gerards official GoFundMe: Donate to help Gerard [https://gofund.me/ab7c5913]
SHARE: Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join or donate [https://gofund.me/ab7c5913].
ENCOURAGE: Send messages of hope to keep Gerards spirit strong.
GERARDS SPIRIT
Through everything, Gerard remains adventurous, loving, and determined. His courage inspires everyone who meets him. With your help, he has another chance at the life he deserves.
Together, lets run for Gerard.
When Gerard was just five years old, his world was turned upside down by a diagnosis of osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. After months of grueling treatments and surgery that resulted in the loss of part of his left leg, Gerard showed resilience beyond his years. He returned to the life he loved playing rugby, swimming, and hiking, proving nothing could hold him back.
Now, at only seven, Gerard faces an even greater challenge. He has been diagnosed with therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia (t-AML), a rare and aggressive leukemia caused by the very treatments that once saved him. His fight will involve intensive chemotherapy, prolonged hospital stays, and possibly a bone marrow transplant.
Even with insurance, the costs are overwhelming uncovered medical bills, constant hospital travel, and lost wages while caring for Gerard full-time.
WHY WE RUN
This 5K is more than a race its a way to rally around Gerard and his family. By walking, running, or cheering from afar, you are helping ease the financial burden and showing this brave boy and his loved ones that they are not alone.
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
RUN OR WALK IN-PERSON: Join us at Dry Creek Park in Lehi on Saturday, September 27th at 9 am.
RUN OR WALK VIRTUALLY: Complete your 5K anywhere.
DONATE: All donations go directly to Gerards official GoFundMe: Donate to help Gerard [https://gofund.me/ab7c5913]
SHARE: Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join or donate [https://gofund.me/ab7c5913].
ENCOURAGE: Send messages of hope to keep Gerards spirit strong.
GERARDS SPIRIT
Through everything, Gerard remains adventurous, loving, and determined. His courage inspires everyone who meets him. With your help, he has another chance at the life he deserves.
Together, lets run for Gerard.
Run for Gerard 5K
