Run/Walk To Save a Life 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Run/Walk To Save a Life is in honor of Christopher Andreozzi who passed away suddenly from sudden cardiac death caused by an arrhythmia on May 23, 2023.

📚 About Christopher

• Background: Christopher (Chris) was a lifelong resident of Hamden who graduated from Hamden High School, Trinity College, and Yale University.
• Profession: Chris was a devoted psychiatric APRN at Yale New Haven Hospital and Turnbridge.
• Passion: He was passionate about the care of his patients and believed that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.

💰 Proceeds and Benefits

Proceeds from this event will benefit the CJA Charitable Foundation, Inc.

🎗️ Foundation Mission

• Objective: All donations to the CJA Charitable Foundation, Inc. go directly toward furthering the Foundation’s mission of honoring the life and legacy of Christopher.
• Awareness: The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) and arrhythmias.
• Empowerment: Equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to respond to cardiac emergencies, including CPR education and training.
• Equipment: Placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) empowers people to act confidently when every second counts.

🤝 Community Support

• Partnerships: The CJA Charitable Foundation proudly supports the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
• Scholarships: The Foundation sponsors academic scholarships at Hamden High School and the Yale University School of Nursing.
• Investment: Investing in the education of future healthcare leaders in Christopher’s memory.

🌟 Join Us

Together, we can raise awareness, expand education, strengthen communities, and create a lasting impact in both the medical and academic fields — ultimately saving lives.

📅 Event Details

Date: September 27, 2026

Location: Multisports Academy, Hamden, CT

Register here for the Run/Walk To Save a Life 5K.