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Business Wire
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Bloom Energy and Tarana Wireless Stars & Strides Run and Walk
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Independence Day holiday kicks off early with the 5th Annual Bloom Energy and Tarana Wireless Stars and Strides Run, a 5K–10K run/walk and Kids Fun Run that benefits Valley Health Foundation. The event takes place in Discovery Meadow in Downtown San Jose. For media assets—including a powerful video chronicling former patient Bastian Michel's remarkable recovery after a life-threatening accident, and images from previous Stars and Strides events—please click here. WHAT: Opening Ceremony (7:30 AM) – Features opening remarks from local elected officials, a costume contest, and a performance of the national anthem by 16-year-old Siena Alexandra Guardino to kick off the festivities. 5K-10K Run/Walk (8:00 AM, sponsored by First Citizens Bank and Amazon) – Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen and Sheriff's Office recruits will lead the official start of the race on a flat, fast, and fun course for people of all ages and fitness levels and abilities. Double Helicopter Arrival (9:35 AM, sponsored by HP Inc.) – The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and Calstar helicopters land in the festival area with superheroes and special guests onboard, kicking off the Kids Fun Run with a grand entrance. Special Guest & Healthcare Heroes Ceremony: Following the helicopter landing, we will honor special guests Bastian Michel (former SCVMC patient) and Susan Benton, RN (Assistant Nurse Manager, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center), recognizing all Healthcare Heroes who make a difference in our community, as they kick off the Kids Fun Run. Kids Fun Run at Discovery Meadow Park (10:00 AM, sponsored by Sanmina Corporation) – A ¼-mile course for children between the ages of two and seven, with parents welcome to join with their children. Live music from Idol Hands, (comprised of talented Santa Clara Valley Medical Center/Valley Health Foundation personnel), a beer/mimosa bar courtesy of Hapa's Brewing Company and Joseph George Fine Wines (a free drink for participants 21+), lawn games, food trucks, face painting, bubbles, pictures with superheroes, and more. Join the Contests: Race participants can take part in the following: Alaska Airlines Costume Contest: 2 free roundtrip airline tickets awarded to the "Best Independence Day Theme," 2 free roundtrip airline tickets for the "Best Non-Independence Day Theme" and gift baskets for the best 'Group Costume Contest.' Luxury Tropical Getaway: Team members from the top three largest teams will be entered into a drawing to win a 5 day luxury tropical getaway. For more details, click here. WHEN: Saturday, June 28th. The 5K-10K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM, and the Kids Fun Run starts at 10 AM. The Sheriff's helicopter will land at approximately 9:30AM with our special guest introduction at 9:50 AM. WHERE: Discovery Meadow in Downtown San Jose, adjacent to the Children's Discovery Museum. WHY: Proceeds from this year's race will benefit Valley Health Foundation, a nonprofit leader in community health and healthcare that fundraises to support, innovate, and advocate better health for residents in Santa Clara County. In the first four years of the Stars & Strides run, nearly $1.2 million has been raised and donated to the Valley Health Foundation, which supports our four public hospitals and 14 Speciality and Primary Care Health Centers, which collectively serve more than 1 million of our neighbors each year.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Helio Health to host annual Run for Recovery 5K on May 3
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — To celebrate recovery and support individuals impacted by substance abuse, mental health and housing challenges, Helio Health will host its annual Run for Recovery 5K and Kids Fun Run. The event will be on Saturday, May 3rd, at Green Lakes State Park. 'One in five individuals in our community is impacted by substance use and mental health disorders,' said Kathleen Gaffney-Babb, President and CEO of Helio Health and the Helio Health Foundation. 'The Run for Recovery is an excellent demonstration of our community showing up in support of one another. Participants can enjoy fresh cider and apple cider donuts from Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, while Jillie Dogs and Carvel Ice Cream trucks will be available with food for purchase. A Run for Recovery merchandise pop-up will offer limited-edition t-shirts, hoodies, and tanks while supplies last. Registered children will receive a race t-shirt, a goody bag, and enjoy family-friendly activities such as face painting, balloon animals, and crafts. According to Helio Health, they will also include Narcan training and fentanyl test strips. Same-day registration will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Green Lakes State Park (East Beach). A limited number of 2025 race shirts will be available for onsite registrants. To register, donate, or learn more, visit the official Run for Recovery event page at: Helio Health Run for Recovery ~ Event Day Registration and Results Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
9th Annual Step Up 4 Kids 5k hitting the pavement this Sunday
(WSYR-TV) — According to national statistics, nearly five children die every day from neglect and abuse, but here locally, one organization, the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center is doing their part to change that. They've had a number of events during April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention month, and this morning Nadia Tsai and Samanatha Ciciarelli joined Bride Street to fill us in on the latest edition of the Step Up for Kids 5k and Kids Fun Run. The event is this Sunday, April 27th, at Leavenworth Park and Middle Ages Brewery. There are plenty of activities for the whole family. Schedule of Events: 8:00AM-9:00AM: Registration and packet pick up at Middle Ages (please be aware no cash will be accepted) 9:00AM: Kids Fun Run around Leavenworth Park 9:15AM: Announcements and National Anthem 9:30AM: 5K Run/Walk 10:15AM: Awards Ceremony for Overall Top Finishers for Female and Male Post-Race party hosted by Middle Ages immediately following awards. Participants can enjoy a free beverage from Middle Ages or an ice cream cone from Gannon's Ice Cream using their bib tear-off. There will also be food trucks & live music. If you would like to fund the fight against Child Abuse in Onondaga County then register for the 9th Annual Step Up 4 Kids 5k and Kids Fun Run at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
