--- title: The Valerie Fund Blog | walkathon description: walkathon | --- [![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. [About What We Do](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/) ![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.00.58%20AM.png) ![Screen Shot 2017-09-05 at 11.00.58 AM.png](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.00.58%20AM.png?width=371&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.00.58%20AM.png "Screen Shot 2017-09-05 at 11.00.58 AM.png") ### Your participation, time or financial gift ensures that children get everything they need to receive the most effective treatment. [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   ## [Life, Interrupted - Annie's Story Continued](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/life-interrupted-annies-story-continued) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 03/07/23 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/IMG_4226.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/life-interrupted-annies-story-continued) I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Burkitt lymphoma and so began my journey at The Valerie Fund Center in Goryeb's Children's Hospital. I felt spoiled most days, as the nurses, mind and body team, doctors and other people at the center would always go above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable, even though at that point that was impossible. They would book me massages, reiki treatments and aromatherapy sessions. I was able to play with the service dogs too.  My nurses encouraged me to focus on getting better however that may have looked. My doctors rallied around me as I would shave my head and put new symbols in it every time. We would discuss my education and what I planned to do with it down the road. My team at the Valerie Center in Morristown became my best friends. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/life-interrupted-annies-story-continued) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/life-interrupted-annies-story-continued#comments-listing) Topics: [Pediatric Cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric-cancer), [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [team captains](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/team-captains) ## [September is National Children's Cancer Awareness Month & National Sickle Cell Awareness Month](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/national-childrens-cancer-awareness-month-national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-0) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 09/06/22 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20NCCAM%20NSCAM%202020.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/national-childrens-cancer-awareness-month-national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-0) September is a very important month for The Valerie Fund. In the United States, September has been designated both **National Children's Cancer Awareness Month** and **National Sickle Cell Awareness Month**. The healthcare heroes of The Valerie Fund Children's Centers are dedicated to supporting the children who battle both pediatric cancer and blood disorders so we want to share a little bit more about these two special designations as well as what we can all do during this time to maximize the support for our kids.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/national-childrens-cancer-awareness-month-national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/national-childrens-cancer-awareness-month-national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-0#comments-listing) Topics: [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [national childhood cancer awareness month](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/national-childhood-cancer-awareness-month), [national sickle cell awareness month](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/national-sickle-cell-awareness-month) ## [How to Prepare for The Valerie Fund 5K](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-prepare-for-the-valerie-fund-5k) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 02/22/22 - [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-the-valerie-fund-5k) Congratulations! You’ve just signed up for The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K on September 17th! 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 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-the-valerie-fund-5k) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-prepare-for-the-valerie-fund-5k#comments-listing) Topics: [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising) ## [How to Make Your Walk Team a Superstar](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-make-your-walk-team-a-superstar) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 07/21/21 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Valerie%20Fund%20Walk+5K%20Run%20logo%20FINAL.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-make-your-walk-team-a-superstar) The Valerie Fund Walk & 5K will be on September 25th this year instead of June and it will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual for the first time. One thing that won't be different is the need our kids face and the support your fundraising provides. Does your team need a few pointers on how to hit your Walk fundraising goal? [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-make-your-walk-team-a-superstar) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-make-your-walk-team-a-superstar#comments-listing) Topics: [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising) ## [The Virtual Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-virtual-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 10/08/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20Virtual%20Walk%205k%202020.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-virtual-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k) On October 3rd, hundreds of Valerie Fund patients, families, and supporters came together virtually because we could not come together in person in Verona Park. COVID-19 was not going to stop The Valerie Fund Community, however, and The Virtual Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K was both a first and a great success! [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-virtual-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-virtual-valerie-fund-walk-jag-one-physical-therapy-5k#comments-listing) Topics: [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [run](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/run), [Virtual Walk & Run](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/virtual-walk-run) ## [National Children's Cancer Awareness Month & National Sickle Cell Awareness Month](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/national-childrens-cancer-awareness-month-national-sickle-cell-awareness-month) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 09/08/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20NCCAM%20NSCAM%202020.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/national-childrens-cancer-awareness-month-national-sickle-cell-awareness-month) September is a very important month for The Valerie Fund. In the United States, September has been designated both **National Children's Cancer Awareness Month** and **National Sickle Cell Awareness Month**. The healthcare heroes of The Valerie Fund Children's Centers are dedicated to supporting the children who battle both pediatric cancer and blood disorders so we want to share a little bit more about these two special designations as well as what we can all do during this time to maximize the support for our kids.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/national-childrens-cancer-awareness-month-national-sickle-cell-awareness-month) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/national-childrens-cancer-awareness-month-national-sickle-cell-awareness-month#comments-listing) Topics: [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [national childhood cancer awareness month](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/national-childhood-cancer-awareness-month), [national sickle cell awareness month](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/national-sickle-cell-awareness-month) ## [How to Fundraise Virtually](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-fundraise-virtually) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 08/24/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/donate-on-computer.jpeg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-fundraise-virtually) By now you've probably heard that The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K has gone virtual for 2020. Going from in-person at Verona Park to virtual requires a lot of changes for many people but what does it mean when it comes to fundraising? Let's take a look at what a virtual event means for fundraising especially in 2020! [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-fundraise-virtually) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-fundraise-virtually#comments-listing) Topics: [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020), [Virtual Walk & Run](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/virtual-walk-run) ## [The Valerie Fund Walk Goes Virtual!](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-goes-virtual) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 08/14/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20Virtual%20Walk.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-goes-virtual) Have you heard the big news? The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K is going virtual for 2020! Check out what that means for captains, walkers, runners, and supporters. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-goes-virtual) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-goes-virtual#comments-listing) Topics: [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/events), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020) ## [Introducing The Valerie Fund's New Virtual Run & Walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/introducing-the-valerie-funds-new-virtual-run-walk) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 05/20/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20%20Virt%20Run%20%26%20Walk.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/introducing-the-valerie-funds-new-virtual-run-walk) When kids are going through treatment at a Valerie Fund Children's Center, they have the strength and tenacity to never give up. How could we do any less for them? We had to postpone The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K in Verona Park to October 3rd due to COVID-19 but we're not letting that get us down. On June 13th, the original date of the Walk & 5K, we are now hosting a brand new event - **The Valerie Fund *Virtual* Walk & Run**! [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/introducing-the-valerie-funds-new-virtual-run-walk) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/introducing-the-valerie-funds-new-virtual-run-walk#comments-listing) Topics: [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020), [#BecauseofValerie](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/becauseofvalerie), [Virtual Walk & Run](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/virtual-walk-run) ## [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) [All posts](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/all) [Next](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon/page/2) ## 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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