Why We Run: A Mission of Hope, Health, and Community

Cancer has touched nearly all of us — whether through a loved one, a friend, or our own personal journey. At the heart of the Jingle Run for Hope 5K is a powerful mission: to bring comfort, dignity, and support to local cancer patients when they need it most.

Through this event, we raise vital funds for the Cancer Care Excellence Fund, helping patients with everyday essentials — from gas cards for treatment travel, to utility bills, to life-saving medications. These are not luxuries. They are lifelines.

This mission is deeply rooted in the purpose of the Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Foundation:

To support Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in promoting and advancing the well-being of our community by providing quality healthcare and health-related services. 

Your participation — whether you run, walk, sponsor, or donate — directly fuels this mission. You’re not just helping someone get to treatment. You’re helping them hold on to hope.

With heartfelt gratitude, we thank every participant and sponsor who joins us in this journey. Together, we are building a healthier, more compassionate community — one step at a time.

Even if you can’t run or walk with us, you can still be a vital part of the Jingle Run for Hope mission. Your donation helps provide local cancer patients with the support they need — from transportation to treatment, to help with utilities, medications, and more.

Every dollar brings hope, healing, and relief to someone in our community facing the fight of their life.