Place
Atco, NJ US 08004
Description
Lisa and Dan Hindley gave birth to their stillborn daughter, Guilia, on February 15, 2014. Lisa was 32 weeks along, and they, along with their 3 year old son, Shane, and other family members and friends, were not expecting the outcome they received when they visited the hospital that day for a routine matter. Guilia had passed.
From the moment the doctors delivered the news to Dan and Lisa, all the way up to present day, the staff at Virtua Hospital has been beyond supportive, sympathetic, and even empathetic. Nurses, doctors, and even workers in the hospitality department were checking in, and doing whatever was necessary to bring some kind of comfort to them. They were even able to make contact with a family that went through this terrible tragedy, almost exactly a year prior.
Virtua Hospital and Virtua Foundation have many resources available to families that have experienced infant loss. Support groups, one on one visits with counselors, and an Angel Garden. The Angel Garden is located on the grounds of the hospital, but tucked away to provide peace and serenity to those that visit. This location was a dream and a vision that one woman had. Ann Coyle. She wanted families to have a place to stop by and reflect, when they felt a need to be close to their Angel Baby. It is a beautifully landscaped area, with a sprawling water wall, adorned with square, little plaques, each bearing an infant's name. Along side of this water wall, is a statue of an angel, cradling an infant.
The Angel Garden and the bereavement program is funded solely on donations and fundraising. So, Dan and Lisa, have decided to help raise funds that will help other families, such as themselves.
Race Contact Info
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Awards
* First Overall Male & Female
* Top 3 Males & 3 Females in each age category
12 & Under, 13 - 15, 16 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+
(Awards to only 5k Runners.)
Location
The 5k course winds through the center of Atco, and through its charming neighborhoods. The starting line is located on Atco Avenue, in front of the War Memorial Pavilion. 2225 Atco Ave. Atco, NJ 08004.
Registration
Race Day Registration STARTS: 7:30am 5k & 1 Miler starts: 9am
Pre-Registration for the 5k: $20. Race Day: $25. Pre-Registration for the 1 Miler: $15. Race Day: $20.
We will not be having a packet pick up. You will want to plan accordingly, come early and grab your bag and bib the morning of the race. Thank you so much for your cooperation!
Amenities
TShirts available to all Pre-Registered 5k registrants or while supplies last.
Post race refreshments.
50/50 drawing.
We will be giving prizes away after the race. There will be door prize drawings and also some special category prizes!!!
We have all of our beverages provided to us from the Coca-Cola Company. We also have a hot dog cart coming, along with fruit donated to us from Stellato's on 73 in Berlin, NJ.
These amenities are complimentary, but if you would like to purchase 50/50 tickets, or a T-Shirt, don't forget your cash. Please make note, it will be cash and/or check that day, made payable to Lisa and Dan Hindley, with Jogging for Guilia in the memo. Thank You!
USATF Certified, NJ15002WB
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