On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Blythedale Children's Hospital will hold its 4th Annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Bike brought to you by our title sponsor! This event is the spring fundraiser of the Blythedale Advisory Council (BAC), providing an opportunity for people to "come together" to help children managing significant health conditions and their families.

Day of event schedule:

9:00 am - Go to our givebutter page (the page you are on now) and join us for our opening ceremony. 

9:05 am to 6:00 pm: All participants can complete their 5K Run/Walk/Bike by using an app such as MyFitnessPal, Runkeeper, or other tracking apps to record their progress. Once completed, we encourage you to share your progress by emailing a snapshot of your completed route as well as any event photos to [email protected] with the subject line: BAC Virtual 5K. Throughout the day, we will share updates via social media of snapshots, selfies, and any other forms of participation. Be sure to use our hashtag #TeamBlythedale on any event-related posts!

6:00 pm - If you haven't done so by 6PM, please email your event photos to [email protected] with the subject line: BAC Virtual 5K. Keep an eye out for the BAC's e-blast with post-event wrap up! 

Scroll down for more information on how to participate or donate to this event.

Each participant will be provided a shirt with their registration to wear during the event (if registered by May 5th).

Title Sponsor

How does this work? Sponsors, participants and donors register online, set up team page and sign onto our suggested fitness apps. Participants are encouraged to reach out to family, friends, and colleagues to have them visit their page and make a donation. On the day of the event, between 9AM and 6PM, participants will complete the run/walk in their neighborhood, on nearly trails, on treadmills or stationary bikes, or even just walking around their backyard.

How to Register, Donate, Become a Sponsor, and Join a Team:

• Click the purple Register / Donate Button on the top right hand side of your screen

• Select either your Sponsorship, number of tickets for “BAC 5K Participant”, or “No thanks, I’d just like to donate”

• Select Continue

• Here you can select a team & member to “Credit a team & member” or select “None”

• If participating, please choose your t-shirt size and fill out the shipping information for your t-shirt 
  • If you are simply donating, please select “Donation Only” (no t-shirt included)

• Write a Message (if you wish)

• Complete with Credit Card details and finalize
  • Reminder: You must register as a participant to receive an event t-shirt
    

Here's how to Create a Team: 

• To join a fundraising page, click the "Create/Join a Team" button underneath the total amount raised (center of page)
  
• It will prompt you to sign in
  
• Once signed in, click the "create a team" tab.
  
• Fill in your Team Name, you can also fill in any missing information, then click the Join this fundraiser button at the bottom.
  
• If you are a previous participant, you can use your Givebutter log in
  
• If you are new to Givebutter, fill in your information and click continue

Here's how to JOIN a Team:

• To join a fundraising page, click the "Create/Join a Team" button underneath the total amount raised (center of page)
  
• It will prompt you to sign in
  
• Once signed in, click the "join a team" tab.
  
• There will be a dropdown tab with all teams, choose the team and/or member you wish to credit, fill in any missing information, then click the Join this fundraiser button at the bottom.
  
• If you are a previous participant, you can use your Givebutter log in
  
• If you are new to Givebutter, fill in your information and click continue

Reminder: You must register as a participant to receive an event t-shirt

Each participant will be provided a shirt with their registration to wear during the event (if registered by May 5th).
We ask that you submit your selfie or completion photo to [email protected] for us to share via social media during our recap!

Running Sponsors:

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Please see below for more information on how to make a donation to Blythedale Children's Hospital and support our event.

Donations:
Please use the "Register & Donate" button on the right hand side of this page to make a one-time direct donation. If you wish to make a donation by check, please make all checks payable to "Blythedale Children's Hospital," reference Virtual 5K (and a specific participant, if applicable) in the memo, and mail to:

Toni Marie Favata
Special Events Coordinator
Blythedale Children's Hospital
95 Bradhurst Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595

Blythedale is New York State’s only independent, specialty children’s hospital. Our caring and highly specialized staff is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of children with complex medical illnesses and conditions. Our Board Certified physicians, experienced nurses and supporting clinicians work with families to provide individualized, intensive and innovative medical and therapeutic care. Together with specialized school curricula and family support services, we help children achieve their rehabilitative goals and return to their communities.

Proceeds from the event will support our Parent and Family Education Program. Blythedale offers tailored education and training so families can feel comfortable taking their child home. If a child relies on medical technology, such as a ventilator, our staff engages caregivers in a thorough program of education - beginning on day one - so they become confident and adept in all aspects of equipment use, from general operations to cleaning and maintenance. Our innovative education program divides what initially seems like an overwhelming learning curve into tiny steps. From babies and children with lung, heart or neurological conditions, genetic or physical anomalies, from the preemie who has never been home to the child who has suffered an accident or medical crisis, Blythedale brings together multiple disciplines and specialties to teach parents to become caregivers so their kids can come home and heal supported by their family and community.

The Blythedale Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Bike is being organized by the Blythedale Advisory Council (BAC)! The BAC is made up of young professionals who are committed to Blythedale’s mission and want to make a difference in the lives of children with complex medical conditions. Click here to learn more about the BAC!

Exercise should be completed safely and in accordance with the CDC's guidelines. By registering and participating in this event, you agree to follow the laws of your local municipalities and are fully responsible for your health and understand the risks. Before heading outside, be sure to check your local public health recommendations and the current health mandates in your area, which can be found on your state and local government website. DO NOT go outside if you are sick or experiencing any symptoms.

Join #TEAMBLYTHEDALE on Saturday, May 20th!

Questions?

Contact Toni Marie Favata, Special Events Coordinator at [email protected]