Color Run 5K

Event Overview

• Organizer: We are James River High School Students, Jordan Whirley, Ava Howe, and Madalynn Donovan hosting the Color Run 5K.
• Date: 2025-10-12
• Location: 3800 River Road, Midlothian, VA
• URL: Color Run 5K Registration

Purpose of the Event

• Experience: Create an immersive experience where people can have a pleasant time running with family and friends while learning about and supporting a good cause.
• Awareness: We believe that it’s just as important to raise awareness for childhood cancer: as it is a cause that has recently lost funding for research.
• Funding Issues: The Cure Search For Children's Cancer Organization states “Just before the new year, the 2025 federal budget passed, surprising the pediatric cancer community by cutting provisions designed to support pediatric cancer research and accessibility.”
• Partnership: By working alongside the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation, we hope to teach our participants about the struggle of childhood cancer while also raising money for the foundation.

Community Impact

• Personal Connection: Our group has passion for this project as we understand the detrimental effects that childhood cancer can have on patients and families.
• Community Awareness: We have seen its effects on close friends and family members in our own community.
• Representation: We are putting our passion into this project understanding this is a representation of who we are.
• Support: This event is an opportunity for us to give back to our community and support families in need.