--- title: The Valerie Fund Blog | walk (2) description: walk | (2) --- [![The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/img-logo.png?width=138&height=230&name=img-logo.png "The Valerie Fund")](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/) - [About Us](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/) - [**About Us**](http://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/) - [Mission](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/) - [History](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/our-history/) - [Impact](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/impact/) - [Leadership](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/board/) - [Junior Board](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/our-sponsors/) - [Our Sponsors](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/financials/) - [Financials](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/financials/) - [News](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/news/) - [Blogs](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/) - [Videos](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/videos/) - [Online Newsletters](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/newsletters/) - [Contact Us](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/contacts/) - [What We Do](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/) - [**What We Do**](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/) - [Our Centers](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/our-centers/) - [Our Programs](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/programs-services/) - [Beyond Our Centers](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/beyond-our-centers/) - [Camp Happy Times](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/camp-happy-times/) - [TVF Scholarship](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/tvf-scholarship/) - [Staff Stories](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/staff-stories/) - [Meet Our Valerie Fund Kids](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/meet-our-kids/) - [You Can Help](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/) - [**You Can Help**](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/) - [Donate](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/donations/hope-and-healing.php) - [Volunteer](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/volunteer/) - [Green Light Initiative](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/green-light-initiative/) - [Events and Campaigns](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/) - [Kids Helping Kids](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/kids-helping-kids/) - [In Lieu of Presents](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/in-lieu-of-presents/) - [Gift Shop](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/store/) - [Events & Campaigns](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/) - [**All Events & Campaigns**](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/) - [Signature Events](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/signature-events/) - [Community Events](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/community-events/) - [Campaigns](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/campaigns/) - [Past Events](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/past-events/) - [Get Inspired](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/get-inspired/) - [For Patients & Families](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/for-patients-and-families/) - [**For Patients and Families**](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/for-patients-and-families/) - [Our Centers](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/our-centers/) - [Our Programs](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/programs-services/) - [Beyond Our Centers](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/beyond-our-centers/) - [Camp Happy Times](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/camp-happy-times/) - [TVF Scholarship](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/tvf-scholarship/) - [Other Scholarships](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/tvf-scholarship/other-scholarships/) - [Flashes of Hope](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/for-patients-and-families/flashes-of-hope/) - [Mom2Mom Hotline](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/for-patients-and-families/mom2mom/) - [News](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/news/) - [Contact](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/contacts/) - [Volunteer](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/volunteer/) ### When Valerie Goldstein lost her battle to cancer at the age of 9, her parents Ed and Sue vowed to help families in similar situations gain easier access to more customized care. [All About the Fund](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/) ![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/valerie.png) ![valerie.png](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/valerie.png?width=368&name=valerie.png "valerie.png") ### The Valerie Fund supports comprehensive health care services focusing on psychosocial programs for children with cancer and blood disorders close to home. 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[Ways to Help](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/) ![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.02.22%20AM.png) ![Screen Shot 2017-09-05 at 11.02.22 AM.png](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.02.22%20AM.png?width=370&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.02.22%20AM.png "Screen Shot 2017-09-05 at 11.02.22 AM.png") ### Our Annual Walk Event Donate or Join a Team [Visit the Walk](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/walk) ### Our unique blend of medical care and emotional counseling gives patients and their families the supportive environment they need during treatment and beyond. [Learn More](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/for-patients-and-families/) ### Our Centers - [Children's Hospital of Phila/Voorhees](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/childrens-hospital-philavoorhees) - [Columbia University Medical Center](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/columbia-university-medical-center) - [Monmouth Medical Center](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/monmouth-medical-center) - [Morristown Medical Center](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/morristown-medical-center) - [Newark Beth Israel Medical Center](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/newark-beth-israel-medical-center) - [Overlook Medical Center](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/overlook-medical-center) - [St. Joseph's Children Hospital](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/st.-josephs-children-hospital) ## Supporting children with cancer and blood disorders since 1976 [![Donate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1822020/f5fd0642-8c84-439d-b936-77fbecbe7166.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1822020/f5fd0642-8c84-439d-b936-77fbecbe7166) # The Valerie Fund Blog   ## [How to Prepare for a 5K](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-prepare-for-a-5k) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 03/02/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20Run%20Blog%201.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-prepare-for-a-5k) Congratulations! You’ve just signed up for The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K run to be held on June 13th! With excitement and anticipation flowing through your veins, you just can’t wait to put on your best pair of running shoes and head over to the mercifully flat course surrounding and within beautiful Verona Park. Similar to how an athlete must train for the upcoming season, 5K participants must season their body so they’ll be able to complete the event in its entirety without getting hurt. If it’s your first time participating in a 5K, or you'd appreciate a little refresher, here’s what you’ll need to know to prepare for the big race. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-prepare-for-a-5k) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-prepare-for-a-5k#comments-listing) Topics: [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020), [#BecauseofValerie](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/becauseofvalerie), [jag-one physical therapy](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/jag-one-physical-therapy) ## [Why Being A Team Captain Is Important](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/why-being-a-team-captain-is-important) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 01/27/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20Walk%20BC%23.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/why-being-a-team-captain-is-important) The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K on June 13th will be a powerful day for The Valerie Fund community. Patients, families, and friends from all over the area will come together in Essex County's Verona Park in Verona, NJ for a day of running, walking, eating, and sharing stories honoring the heroes, the brave children of The Valerie Fund. But did you know there is a very special group of people at the Walk who go above and beyond all year to ensure that we raise the most money possible for our Valerie Fund kids? Learn what makes our Team Captains such a vital part of the Walk and how this year, The Valerie Fund will be giving them something special to recognize their efforts.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/why-being-a-team-captain-is-important) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/why-being-a-team-captain-is-important#comments-listing) Topics: [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [run](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/run), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020), [#BecauseofValerie](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/becauseofvalerie) ## [Looking Back at 2019](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/looking-back-at-2019) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 12/17/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/2019%20Header.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/looking-back-at-2019) 2019 was quite a year here at The Valerie Fund! Before we dive headfirst into the new year (and new decade!), we wanted to take a look back at the events of 2019. Join us to reminisce on some good times and catch up on some special fundraisers you may have missed! [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/looking-back-at-2019) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/looking-back-at-2019#comments-listing) Topics: [camp happy times](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/camp-happy-times), [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk) ## [The Valerie Fund's Photos from the Shore](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/a-look-at-the-2019-the-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k-0) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 10/17/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/WS%20Blog%20Header%20v2.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/a-look-at-the-2019-the-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k-0) Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 13th for the Monmouth Medical Center Valerie Fund 5K Run & Walk! Friends, families, and supporters of The Valerie Fund Center at Monmouth Medical Center's Unterberg Children's Hospital came together to show how impactful a group of people can be. Please enjoy a small collection of some of our favorite moments from the day and you can see all of the photos from the day below.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/a-look-at-the-2019-the-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/a-look-at-the-2019-the-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k-0#comments-listing) Topics: [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/events), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [world subaru](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/world-subaru), [monmouth medical center](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/monmouth-medical-center) ## [Have You Heard About the Exciting New Addition to Our Monmouth Walk & 5K?](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/have-you-heard-about-the-exciting-new-addition-to-our-monmouth-walk-5k) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 08/06/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/julia-raasch-EyTS92S8lPs-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/have-you-heard-about-the-exciting-new-addition-to-our-monmouth-walk-5k) Our 5K and Walk in Long Branch is coming up on October 13th and we could not be more excited! Supporting The Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, we are supported by the amazing people at World Subaru for this inspiring seaside event. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/have-you-heard-about-the-exciting-new-addition-to-our-monmouth-walk-5k) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/have-you-heard-about-the-exciting-new-addition-to-our-monmouth-walk-5k#comments-listing) Topics: [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [nonprofit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nonprofit), [raffle](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/raffle), [world subaru](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/world-subaru), [subaru](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/subaru) ## [How would YOU make the Walk even better?](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-would-you-make-the-walk-even-better) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 06/28/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Christians%20Crew%20(3).jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-would-you-make-the-walk-even-better) Thank you to all of our TVF families, friends, and supporters! Your hard work and dedication to our Valerie Fund kids have helped us reach our $1,000,000 goal for the 2019 Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K! [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-would-you-make-the-walk-even-better) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-would-you-make-the-walk-even-better#comments-listing) Topics: [verona](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/verona), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [community events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/community-events), [new jersey](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/new-jersey) ## [A Look at the 2019 The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/a-look-at-the-2019-the-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 06/18/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Opening%20Ceremony%20wTitle.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/a-look-at-the-2019-the-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k) Thank you to everyone who came out on June 8th for the 2019 Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K! We had a truly remarkable day in Verona Park filled with fun, fundraising, and a deep sense of community. Please enjoy a small collection of some of our favorite moments from the day and you can see the full collection of photos from the day below.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/a-look-at-the-2019-the-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/a-look-at-the-2019-the-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k#comments-listing) Topics: [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [verona](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/verona), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/events), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising) ## [Check Out These Great Walk Videos!](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/check-out-these-great-walk-videos) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 06/03/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Team_Life's%20A%20Stage.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/check-out-these-great-walk-videos) Our Walkers and Runners are doing a phenomenal job spreading the word about The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K on June 8, 2019 in Essex County's Verona Park. Patients, Walkers, Runners, and family are hitting the airwaves to spread awareness of children battling caner and blood disorders so we have collected a few recent videos you may have missed. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/check-out-these-great-walk-videos) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/check-out-these-great-walk-videos#comments-listing) Topics: [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk) ## [Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers!](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/thank-you-to-our-wonderful-volunteers) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 05/01/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Volunteers_%20Registration%20(6).jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/thank-you-to-our-wonderful-volunteers) The Valerie Fund could not exist without a network of dedicated, talented, and absolutely incredible volunteers who give their time to help support a cause that is important to them. April is **National Volunteer Appreciation Month** and as we look back, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the people who help make the organization run. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/thank-you-to-our-wonderful-volunteers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/thank-you-to-our-wonderful-volunteers#comments-listing) Topics: [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [run](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/run), [events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/events), [world subaru](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/world-subaru), [volunteer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/volunteer), [volunteers](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/volunteers), [give back](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/give-back), [grace's house](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/graces-house) ## [Not All Heroes Wear Capes](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/not-all-heroes-wear-capes) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 04/16/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Blog%20Image%204-15%20Walk%20Team-1.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/not-all-heroes-wear-capes) The Avengers may be hitting theaters again this year but it is important to remember that **#NotAllHeroesWearCapes**! Let's take a look at how we can all help our super heroes.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/not-all-heroes-wear-capes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/not-all-heroes-wear-capes#comments-listing) Topics: [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [verona](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/verona), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [run](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/run), [events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/events), [new jersey](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/new-jersey), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [volunteer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/volunteer), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients) [Previous](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/all) [Next](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk/page/3) ## The Power of Giving ### Learn more about the ways you can help.  ### Join in the fight against childhood cancer and blood disorders: donate, participate in an event, or volunteer your time. Our philosophy is that to truly heal the children whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.   ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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