UNC CPALS 5th Annual Golden Heroes 5k
- Date Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of community and support at the 5th Annual Golden Heroes 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in beautiful Chapel Hill, Orange! This uplifting event, hosted by the dedicated members of CPALS at UNC-Chapel Hill, aims to raise awareness and funds for pediatric hematology and oncology patients. Participants will run or walk a 5K route, helping to bring hope and assistance to deserving families facing the challenges of childhood cancer.
This year, instead of traditional T-shirts, every registration contributes directly to vital programs like the CPALS Scholarship Program and the CPALS Cares Grant, providing financial relief to families in need. Race day will be filled with excitement, featuring complimentary bagels for all participants and Fleet Feet gift certificates for the top three male and female finishers. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference and join us for packet pickup on April 11th from 2-6 PM at Fleet Feet Carrboro. With same-day and walk-in registration available, there’s no better time to lace up your running shoes and support a great cause! Join the movement and help us honor our Golden Heroes!
This year, instead of traditional T-shirts, every registration contributes directly to vital programs like the CPALS Scholarship Program and the CPALS Cares Grant, providing financial relief to families in need. Race day will be filled with excitement, featuring complimentary bagels for all participants and Fleet Feet gift certificates for the top three male and female finishers. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference and join us for packet pickup on April 11th from 2-6 PM at Fleet Feet Carrboro. With same-day and walk-in registration available, there’s no better time to lace up your running shoes and support a great cause! Join the movement and help us honor our Golden Heroes!
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! In lieu of T-shirts this year, every registration is part of a larger donation that goes directly to the clinic. People who register will receive free bagels on race day, and there will be Fleet Feet gift certificates for the top three male and female finishers. Packet pick up will be on April 11th from 2-6PM at Fleet Feet Carrboro.
To register and support our cause, please sign up using this page. THERE WILL BE SAME DAY AND WALK-IN REGISTRATION.
Questions, comments, want more information? Contact us ([email protected]) or visit our official websites at: https://www.goldenheroes5k.com/ and 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! In lieu of T-shirts this year, every registration is part of a larger donation that goes directly to the clinic. People who register will receive free bagels on race day, and there will be Fleet Feet gift certificates for the top three male and female finishers. Packet pick up will be on April 11th from 2-6PM at Fleet Feet Carrboro.
To register and support our cause, please sign up using this page. THERE WILL BE SAME DAY AND WALK-IN REGISTRATION.
Questions, comments, want more information? Contact us ([email protected]) or visit our official websites at: https://www.goldenheroes5k.com/ and https://cpals.web.unc.edu/
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