UNC CPALS 5th Annual Golden Heroes 5k
- Date Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Golden Heroes 5K on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in beautiful Chapel Hill, Orange! This uplifting event is hosted by CPALS, a dedicated non-profit student organization at UNC-Chapel Hill, aimed at supporting pediatric hematology and oncology patients. The Golden Heroes 5K is not just a race; it’s a celebration of hope and community, honoring the bravery of children battling cancer. Participants will have the opportunity to run or walk in solidarity, all while raising crucial funds for the CPALS Scholarship Program and the CPALS Cares Grant, which provide essential financial assistance to families facing unexpected challenges due to treatment costs.
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and make a difference! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day out with friends and family, this event promises to be a fun and impactful experience. Don't miss your chance to be part of something special—register today and help us spread awareness and support for our amazing pals!
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and make a difference! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day out with friends and family, this event promises to be a fun and impactful experience. Don't miss your chance to be part of something special—register today and help us spread awareness and support for our amazing pals!
Organiser's Description
Hi! We're CPALS, a non-profit student organization at UNC-Chapel Hill that works closely with UNC Hospitals to support pediatric hematology and oncology patients (our pals!). CPALS members can apply for a 1:1 Pal to support a specific patient and their family during inpatient stays and/or clinic visits. This is a really meaningful relationship for both our patients and our volunteers!
In addition to volunteering our time to create programming and friendship with our pals, we work throughout the year to raise funds for the CPALS Scholarship Program. Through this program we provide financial assistance to our pals for college expenses, which helps their families who have endured the unexpected costs of treatment. We also fund the CPALS Cares Grant to supply immediate financial support to patient families through gift cards to places such as restaurants and convenience stores.
This year, we are hosting the GOLDEN HEROES 5K (named after the color of the childhood cancer awareness ribbon and for our pals) again in the hopes of raising both awareness and funds for our cause. With your help, we hope to provide even greater financial assistance to our deserving pals!
To register and support our cause, please sign up using this page.
Questions, comments, want more information? Contact us ([email protected]) or visit our official website at: https://cpals.web.unc.edu/
In addition to volunteering our time to create programming and friendship with our pals, we work throughout the year to raise funds for the CPALS Scholarship Program. Through this program we provide financial assistance to our pals for college expenses, which helps their families who have endured the unexpected costs of treatment. We also fund the CPALS Cares Grant to supply immediate financial support to patient families through gift cards to places such as restaurants and convenience stores.
This year, we are hosting the GOLDEN HEROES 5K (named after the color of the childhood cancer awareness ribbon and for our pals) again in the hopes of raising both awareness and funds for our cause. With your help, we hope to provide even greater financial assistance to our deserving pals!
To register and support our cause, please sign up using this page.
Questions, comments, want more information? Contact us ([email protected]) or visit our official website at: https://cpals.web.unc.edu/
UNC CPALS 5th Annual Golden Heroes 5k