Run/Walk To Save a Life 5K
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Hamden, Connecticut
- Price $34.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Run/Walk To Save a Life 5K on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Hamden, South Central Connecticut. This heartfelt event honors Christopher Andreozzi, a beloved member of the Hamden community who tragically passed away from sudden cardiac death. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K run or walk while supporting a vital cause—raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) and arrhythmia.
The event's proceeds will benefit the Christopher J. Andreozzi (CJA) Charitable Foundation, which is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities with essential education, training, and resources like CPR instruction and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Additionally, the Foundation supports the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, while also providing scholarships to future healthcare leaders in Christopher's memory. Come together to make a meaningful impact, honor a legacy, and help save lives through knowledge and preparedness!
The event's proceeds will benefit the Christopher J. Andreozzi (CJA) Charitable Foundation, which is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities with essential education, training, and resources like CPR instruction and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Additionally, the Foundation supports the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, while also providing scholarships to future healthcare leaders in Christopher's memory. Come together to make a meaningful impact, honor a legacy, and help save lives through knowledge and preparedness!
Organiser's Description
Run/Walk To Save a Life is in honor of Christopher Andreozzi who passed away suddenly from sudden cardiac death caused by an arrhythmia on May 23, 2023.
Christopher (Chris) was a lifelong resident of Hamden who graduated from Hamden High, Trinity College and Yale University. Chris was a devoted psychiatric APRN at Yale New Haven Hospital and Turnbridge. He was passionate about the care of his patients and believed that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Christopher J. Andreozzi (CJA) Charitable Foundation.
All donations made to CJA go directly toward furthering the Foundations mission of honoring the life and legacy of Christopher Andreozzi. CJA is dedicated to raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) and arrhythmia, and providing critical education, training, and equipmentfrom CPR instruction to supplying Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and moreto empower individuals and communities to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.
In addition to its direct efforts, the Foundation proudly supports the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. CJA also will be looking to the future by sponsoring academic scholarships at Hamden High School and the Yale University School of Nursing, to educate future leaders in healthcare in Christophers memory.
Together, we can work to educate and make a lasting impact to both the medical and academic fields, and ultimately help save lives
Christopher (Chris) was a lifelong resident of Hamden who graduated from Hamden High, Trinity College and Yale University. Chris was a devoted psychiatric APRN at Yale New Haven Hospital and Turnbridge. He was passionate about the care of his patients and believed that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Christopher J. Andreozzi (CJA) Charitable Foundation.
All donations made to CJA go directly toward furthering the Foundations mission of honoring the life and legacy of Christopher Andreozzi. CJA is dedicated to raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) and arrhythmia, and providing critical education, training, and equipmentfrom CPR instruction to supplying Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and moreto empower individuals and communities to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.
In addition to its direct efforts, the Foundation proudly supports the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. CJA also will be looking to the future by sponsoring academic scholarships at Hamden High School and the Yale University School of Nursing, to educate future leaders in healthcare in Christophers memory.
Together, we can work to educate and make a lasting impact to both the medical and academic fields, and ultimately help save lives
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$34.30
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