Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk/Run Scheduled In Westport

News release from Circle of Care:

WESTPORT, CT — On Sunday, September 28, Circle of Care will host Make Tracks at Sherwood Island State Park—Connecticut’s only statewide walk and 5K run supporting all families in the state facing childhood cancer.

For the past decade, Circle of Care’s Walk/Run has brought the community together in Wilton. This year, the event relocates to Sherwood Island, reflecting the organization’s expanded reach and growing impact across Connecticut. Each year, about 200 children in the state are diagnosed with cancer, with more than 500 in treatment at any given time.

Open to the public, Make Tracks offers something for everyone: a timed 5K for runners and joggers, a relaxed untimed walk for all abilities, and activities for all ages. The event raises both awareness and vital funds to help Circle of Care provide practical, emotional, and financial support to families when it matters most—and there’s no better time to show support than during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.

To register or learn more, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Westport/CircleofCare5K

About Circle of Care
Circle of Care’s services are available to all families in Connecticut who are facing a childhood cancer diagnosis and are either living there or receiving treatment. The Connecticut-based nonprofit has also recently expanded to partner hospitals in Springfield, MA, and Westchester, NY.

Dedicated to helping families from diagnosis through treatment and beyond, Circle of Care offers direct financial aid, emotional support, and practical resources—meeting families where they are and assisting them with the challenges of childhood cancer. Since its establishment in 2003, Circle of Care has aided more than 3,800 families.