The Denise D’Ascenzo Walk to Fight Rare Diseases

  • Date Sat 25th April 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Hamden, Connecticut
  • Price $32.06
  • Races 13 races

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Event summary

Join us on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, for the inspiring Denise D’Ascenzo Walk to Fight Rare Diseases, taking place at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, South Central Connecticut. This uplifting event invites participants to unite in support of multiple charity partners dedicated to combating rare diseases, including the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation, National Fragile X Foundation CT Chapter, and many more. The 2-mile walk will kick off at 10 AM, providing a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.

Can't join us in person? No worries! You can still participate by registering for the virtual walk, and we’ll mail your shirt and bib directly to you. This event is not just a walk; it’s a chance to stand in solidarity with those affected by rare diseases and to raise awareness for vital causes. Don’t miss out on this meaningful day of action and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

Join us Saturday, April 25th, at Quinnipiac University's campus as we walk together in the fight against rare diseases.

WE INVITE PARTICIPANTS TO WALK IN SUPPORT OF ONE OF OUR CHARITY PARTNERS:

DENISE D'ASCENZO FOUNDATION, NATIONAL FRAGILE X FOUNDATION CT CHAPTER, GALACTOSEMIA FOUNDATION, HOPE IN FOCUS, MOYAMOYA FOUNDATION, PEACE LOVE & ACCESSIBILITY, PROJECT PURPLE, PWS FAMILIES UNITED, WE BEAR THIS TOGETHER, CDLS FOUNDATION, NORD STUDENTS FOR RARE AT QU, AND THE CHILDREN'S TUMOR FOUNDATION.

The 2-mile-walk kicks off at 10am. Can't join us in person? Register for the virtual walk and we will mail your shirt & bib out to you!

Contact jody@jbsports.com with any questions!

Races

  • Walk for Denise DAscenzo Foundation

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for NORD Students for RARE at QU

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for Children's Tumor Foundation

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for Project Purple

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for PWS Families United

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for Galactosemia Foundation

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for Hope in Focus

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for Moyamoya Foundation

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for National Fragile X Foundation CT Chapter

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for Peace Love & ACCESSibility

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for We Bear This Together

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Walk for CdLS Foundation

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.06

  • Virtual Walk

    Incl. $2.06 Fee & Shirt

    $32.06

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Location

275 Mt. Carmel Ave, Hamden, 06518, CT, United States

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