Sarah Grace Foundation Hosting Virtual 5K Race

HICKSVILLE, NY — The Hicksville-based Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer, Inc. is once again calling all runners, walkers, cyclists and wheelchair athletes for its 2022 virtual 5K. Participants in the “Hugs for Sarah 2022 Virtual 5K” can run alone, with a friend or with a team, and all entrants will receive a custom race bib and medal.

Registration is online only and will take place from March 21 to April 30 with a registration fee of $35. Participants can sign up on the Foundation’s website. Anyone registering prior to March 31 will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card as well.

“In the absence of in-person fundraising events, virtual events have become crucial in helping fulfill the Sarah Grace Mission: providing smiles to children with cancer, one child at a time!” said Matt Weippert, president of the foundation. “As we enter a post-pandemic world, we look forward to once again hosting in-person events such as our annual Night of Laughter and perhaps an in-person 5K”

An email address is required during registration in order for participants to receive their race bibs. All participants must also provide a street address to receive their medals. The foundation encourages all participants to share photos from their virtual 5K with the hashtag #HugsForSarah5K. Photos may also be emailed to the foundation. Participants can begin the race any time after registration, but must share their completion efforts prior to May 31.

The Sarah Grace Foundation is named in honor of Sarah Grace Weippert, who lost her nine-month battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in November 2002 at 12 years old.
Sarah’s birthday is March 31, so join Matt, Marissa, and James Weippert as well as the foundation's supporters, as they run the 3.1 miles for Sarah and all children with cancer.

All proceeds from the race will support the programs and activities of The Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer, an all-volunteer organization. Core programs include The Escape Hatch, Chemo Duck, The Bead Program, Sarah Grace’s Book Angels and holiday activities. The foundation also provides financial aid for families, including meals, transportation, household expenses and funeral expenses.

If you would like to donate online, please visit the Foundation’s website. If you would prefer to mail a donation, it can be mailed to the foundation at 17 East Old Country Road, Unit B, PMB 202, Hicksville NY 11801.