Run for Gerard 5k
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Past event
9:00 AM MDT
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Free · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Run for Gerard 5K" on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Harvey Park in Cedar Hills. This uplifting event is dedicated to supporting a brave young boy named Gerard, who has shown incredible resilience in his battle against cancer. After facing a diagnosis of osteosarcoma at just five years old and recently being diagnosed with therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia, Gerard's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Participants can walk or run the 5K in-person at 9 am or choose to complete the race virtually from anywhere. This event is a powerful opportunity to rally for Gerard and his family, helping to alleviate the overwhelming financial burdens associated with his medical treatments. Whether you choose to participate, donate, or simply cheer from the sidelines, your involvement sends a message of support and hope. Let’s come together to show Gerard that he is not alone in this fight – together, we can make a difference!
Participants can walk or run the 5K in-person at 9 am or choose to complete the race virtually from anywhere. This event is a powerful opportunity to rally for Gerard and his family, helping to alleviate the overwhelming financial burdens associated with his medical treatments. Whether you choose to participate, donate, or simply cheer from the sidelines, your involvement sends a message of support and hope. Let’s come together to show Gerard that he is not alone in this fight – together, we can make a difference!
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5k for Gerard
While registration for this race is free, we ask for a donation to the GoFundMe Fundraiser for Gerard.
Entries closed9:00 AM MDT
Free
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Virtual 5k for Gerard
VirtualWhile registration for this race is free, we ask for a donation to the GoFundMe Fundraiser for Gerard.
Entries closed9:00 AM MDT
Free
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 Harvey Park in Cedar Hills 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 Harvey Park in Cedar Hills 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.
Location
4301 Harvey Blvd, Pleasant Grove, 84062, UT, United States
Run for Gerard 5k
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