Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST 2025

🏃‍♂️ Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST 2025

Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST presented by Ascension St. Vincent Hospital is back for the 7th year!

Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST 2025: A Celebration of Strength and Community

Join us for the 7th annual Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST, presented by Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, on April 26, 2025, at Friedman Park in Newburgh. This heartwarming community event is dedicated to all those touched by cancer—survivors, patients, caregivers, family, friends, and co-workers.

🎉 Event Highlights

• 5K Run/Walk: Start the day off right with a 5K through the scenic park, beginning at 8:30 am.
• Survivor’s Parade: Celebrate our cancer warriors in the signature Survivor's Parade, starting at 10:30 am.
• 1-Mile Walk: Continue the celebration with a fun 1-mile walk, starting at 11:00 am.
• Cruise-In Car Show: Enjoy some cool cars and great company.

🍔 Food and Activities

• Food Trucks: Treat your taste buds to a variety of delicious options.
• Kids Activities: Face painting, inflatables, and more for the younger attendees!
• Rain or Shine: This event promises to be a day full of joy, encouragement, and support.
• Connection: It's an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and lift each other up in the fight against cancer.

👕 T-shirts and Medals

• All Participants: All 5K, 1-mile walk registrations, and Survivor’s Parade participants will receive a short-sleeved cotton t-shirt!
• Survivors Only: Finishing medals will be given to SURVIVORS ONLY.
• Registration Deadline: Please register before March 20 to ensure you will receive these items!
• Supply Limit: Shirts, medals, and other swag are available only as supplies last.

❓ FAQs

• Can I Walk the 5K? Yes, just no pets, please!
• Do I need to register my child? Ages 3 and under are free to participate.
• Awards: Overall Male/Female will receive $100 cash prize: Top 3 Male / Top 3 Female will receive placement awards across multiple age groups.
• Timing: The race will be officially timed by Tempo Run Timing.

📅 Event Day Details

• Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will begin on Tuesday, April 22, and continue until Thursday, April 24th, during office hours 9AM-3PM. NO PICK UP ON FRIDAY APRIL 25TH!
• Event Day Check-In: 5K check-in will begin at 7:45 AM and end at 8:20 AM. 1-mile walkers and Survivor’s Parade must check-in/register by 10:00 AM.
• Location: Registration table will be located near the race start area.
• Registration URL: For more details, please visit here.