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Our volunteers are the heart of The Valerie Fund Walk and 5k Run event. Come be a part of a great cause and have A LOT of fun in the process!
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At The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K Run, every step you take and every dollar you raise supports our mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders.
Our philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them not just medically, but also emotionally, socially, and developmentally.
In the last 8 years alone, the generous support of our donors and sponsors at the walk has helped us raise over $8M. Your generosity has helped us provide a range of services that address quality of life issues during treatment, healing and beyond.
Please join us as we celebrate the hope and courage of children from our area facing life-threatening diseases.
Sue and Ed Goldstein founded The Valerie Fund more than four decades ago in memory of their nine-year-old daughter.
Their vision included easy access to a combination of top-notch medical care and customized therapeutic services that would help to minimize disruptions to family life while facing illness and hospitalization.
Today, 6,000 patients battling cancer and blood disorders receive treatment close to home at one of seven Valerie Fund Children’s Centers in New Jersey and New York.
In 2017, Sue and Ed were inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
The Valerie Fund is Four Star Charity on Charity Navigator
| How do I register or start a team? |
To start a team, sign up for a team, or register as an individual, use our online registration form. Here you can set your team name, invite other participants, order t-shirts, and give back to a great cause. If you are having any trouble, or want to talk to a Valerie Fund team member for assistance, give us a call at (973) 761-0422 . Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM. |
| Where is the event? |
The walk is held at Essex County’s Verona Park (at the corner of Bloomfield Avenue and Lakeside Avenue). |
| Where should I park? |
There are several parking options available nearby.
Checking inVisit the registration tents when you arrive at the event. If you pre-registered online, you can proceed directly to the t-shirt tent. If you are registering on the day of the event, head over to the “Same Day Registration” tent. |
| What age groups can participate? |
Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to participate. Children 2 and under get in free. |
| How can I become a sponsor? |
To learn about becoming a sponsor, email Bunny Flanders, our Director of Marketing & Communications, at bflanders@thevaleriefund.org , or call 973 761 0422. |
| How can I donate to the event? |
Registrations and donations can be made online or mailed by check to: For more questions and answers about the walk and race, visit our complete list of frequently asked questions. |
Your support throughout the years has made all this possible. The Valerie Fund Children’s Centers for Cancer and Blood Disorders form the largest network of hospital-based outpatient healthcare facilities in New Jersey and is now one of the largest in the nation. We have a fabulous medical and support staff caring for our children and their families and they supply that extra ingredient … LOVE.
I met two Valerie Fund Center moms a while back. One had a son diagnosed at five with leukemia; he’s eight now and a year off treatment. The other mom’s son was diagnosed at 20 months and he’s still on treatment. They’re very young, these moms. And they talk about The Valerie Fund as if it were responsible for everything good in the world.
Our very first fund-raiser was a picnic held at Camp High Hills in Warren, New Jersey in the late 1970s. We prayed for a sunshiny day and we got it. Over 400 people showed up. It was great. And we netted $3,575.00.
In 2019, the walk alone brought in over $1M.
A special thanks to our sponsors
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The Valerie Fund
2101 Millburn Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
973-761-0422 :: Phone
973-761-6792 :: Fax
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