1807 Boardwalk - Step off at the sawmill, Seaside Park NJ
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
A Walk for Julie is a non- competitive memorial walk/5k held in loving memory of Julie. This event brings family, friends, and the community together to honor her life, celebrate her spirit and support meaningful charitable causes.
Participants will walk or jog a scenic down-and-back route along the Seaside Boardwalk, Starting at Sawmill to 14th avenue turn around and finish the walk in front of the Beachcomber Bar and Grill, Where Drinks and Pizza will be included afterwords along with a TRICKY TRAY. The event is family-friendly, open to all ages, and the boardwalk will remain open to public during the event. There will be no timing, awards or competitive placements. Just Love, Good Vibes and Good People.
Pizza and Drinks to follow at Beachcomber Bar and Grill after completion of Walk, along with raffle prizes and 50/50
All Proceeds will go to helping those in need through the West Orange Firefighters foundation and Wigs on wheels.
Wigs on wheels is a company that provides Wigs to patients during their treatment of chemotherapy, it also provides wigs free to children living in ocean county who are going through treatment. An amazing company who we are proud to support!
https://www.wigsonwheelsnj.com/
Julies Story
Julie was someone who brought warmth, kindness, and love into every room she entered. She was a devoted wife to her husband Douglas, a loving and proud mother to her children Mikey and Amelia, and a person whose presence made others feel instantly comfortable and cared for.
Family meant everything to Julie. She shared a deep love not only for her own children, but also for her nieces, embracing them with the same affection, patience, and joy that defined who she was. She also had a special love for animals, reflecting her gentle heart and her instinct to care for all living things.
Julie was known for her great sense of humor and her ability to find light even in difficult moments. One of her favorite mantras, “Life is good,” perfectly captured the way she approached each day — with optimism, gratitude, and an appreciation for the simple joys of life.
Julie’s passing left a profound and lasting impact on her family and all who loved her. While she is no longer with us, her spirit lives on through the people she touched, the laughter she shared, and the love she gave so freely.
A Walk for Julie was created to honor her life, celebrate her memory, and bring people together in the same spirit of love, kindness, and community that Julie embodied. By walking together, we remember Julie with gratitude — grateful for the love she gave, the joy she brought, and the reminder she left us all that life truly is good.
