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 12 races

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your walking shoes for the Denise D’Ascenzo Walk to Fight Rare Diseases on Saturday, April 25, 2026! This inspiring event will take place on the picturesque campus of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, South Central Connecticut. Join us at 10 AM for a heartwarming 2-mile walk as we come together to raise awareness and support for various charity partners dedicated to fighting rare diseases, including the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation and the National Fragile X Foundation CT Chapter, among others.

Whether you’re walking in person or participating virtually, this event is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with community spirit and camaraderie. If you can’t join us on-site, don’t worry! You can still be part of the movement by registering for the virtual walk, and we’ll send you a commemorative shirt and bib. Mark your calendars for this uplifting event, and let’s walk together toward a brighter future!

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, 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 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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