4th Annual - Zoefia's Race For Awareness

Zoefia Alexandria Foundation INC. 4th  Annual "RACE FOR AWARENESS."
To learn more about the Foundation - Click Here 

DESCRIPTION

This Virtual run commensurates our 4th - anniversary and brings awareness to BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, which is in May. 

The Zoefia Alexandria Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was launched on April 12, 2020, The Foundation is named after our beloved emeritus CEO Zoefia Alexandria who passed away in Dec 2019 from Brain Cancer. To read her full story please see below. 

BENEFIT 

100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser benefit cancer families directly. - {Zoefia Alexandria Foundation Inc.}

The mission of the Zoefia Alexandria Foundation is to honor Zoefia’s life and her courageous battle against Brain Cancer. Through contributions help to enrich the life and development of Cancer Children and their families by supporting Education and Housing. 

RACE AMENITIES

Basic Package

Event shirt - Shirt color - White  {Size not guaranteed} If ordered after the cut-off date - TBA 

Team Zoefia Wrist/Baller Band 

Event - Race Bib 

Event Postcard -  One of our signature things is "Postcards of Love" You simply write a message and drop it in the mail. "Send a message of Love"

SPONSORED ITEMS  - More Details TBA 

REGISTRATION

Registration will be open on February 4th, 2024, and closes on the last day of the event which is May 31, 2024.

Race Packets will be mailed out starting mid-April, 2024 and all month long as individuals register for said events/shirts

If you register last minute/or on the last day of the event, your items will be mailed out on the next business day. You can still participate as the race is virtual, however you won't have your gear. 

TRACKING & UPLOADING YOUR TIMES

You can Track your times and Distance on downloadable Apps or your smartphone. 

Examples of Apps - STRAVA

The goal is to spread awareness for Brain Cancer we are asking that you share the information on social media. 

Social Media Awards   We want this to be a fun experience & due to previous year's creativity  -  we wanted to include it in this year's event. Participants can take a photo or video in their race gear, while being creative as possible post it on social media and tag us. We have a separate Instagram for our Event - Zoefia's Race for Awareness 

Our Hashtags - #zoefiasraceforawareness #zoeygoesgrayinmay #teamzoefia #zoefiaalexandriafoundation 

Winners are randomly selected based on these 3 categories.  _Best Caption _Most Animated_Most Ambitious  

HOW IT WORKS?

Here are the steps to register and submit your finish time to the Results page. This information will be in the Confirmation Email you will receive after you register.

Register for the race by May 31, 2024.

Run, walk, bike, swim - anytime from 12 AM on May 1, 2024 to May 31 at 11:59 PM.

Submit your results online and share your day on social media.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR TIME FOR RESULTS?

Record your finish time (save it on your phone, running app, or write it down).
Come back to this race page. Make sure you are logged into runsignup.com
Locate the "Results" tab at the top of the menu
Click the "Submit Virtual Results" button
Locate your participant information. Once found, click the "Submit Virtual Results" button

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE? A virtual race is a race that can be run, walk or bike from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym, or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your race, at your own pace, and time it yourself and your sign-up goodies will be shipped directly to you.

SHARE WITH US Take photos with your goodies and share them with us. We would love to see photos as well as hear about your race, you can share your photos and tag us on Instagram.  Our Hashtags are as follows - #zoefiasraceforawareness #zoeygoesgrayinmay #teamzoefia #zoefiaalexandriafoundation

To Learn More about Zoey Goes Gray In May - Click Here 

To Download Race Material Click Here - 

ZOEFIA'S STORY - WE WERE INVITED TO THE CANCER MOONSHOT CHILDHOOD CANCER FORUM AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO SHARE ZOEFIA'S STORY. YOU CAN VIEW THE VIDEO BELOW. 

Zoefia's Story 
Zoefia (Zoe) Alexandria, was 2 years old when she was diagnosed with Pineoblastoma, a rare and aggressive type of cancer which starts in the cells of the brain’s Pineal gland, it is at this point that Zoefia’s life and all who cherished her would change, looking back now seeing things through her eyes we can only wonder and ask ourselves how, why, and where.  The initial doctors did emergency life saving surgery, Zoe came out smiling and charged up, sure she endured major brain surgery and more than likely was in pain but she never showed it, the love she received and the love she gave in return kept all heart breaking thoughts at bay, days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, months turned into years, this was a disease that offered merely months of life after diagnosis, a small percentage could possibly see a few years, Zoefia was in that small percentile bracket, she was a fighter and clearly determined to beat the odds, several doctors would see short time ahead, a few days maybe a week after viewing MRI results or looking at her then current state of health, Zoe would prove them wrong.   Zoefia would endure numerous surgeries, different levels of chemotherapy, radiation treatment, clinical trials among other medications to combat and counter side effects, Zoe just kept smiling and loving, she brought joy and laughter to all who spent time with her, she never tired to show love and affection, it was something infectious almost magical you could say, she simply left an indelible impression and memory upon your heart and soul,  Zoefia gave us the strength and we leaned on her little shoulders with smiles and laughter, she loved to learn, she enjoyed being amongst her peers, her favorite color was Green and she made it known, she was very adamant at telling mommy ” she(Zoe) was the Boss”, her favorite holiday was Christmas, the innocence of a child the twinkling in their eyes when they open presents or seeing Santa, Zoe enjoyed birthday parties and amusement park adventures.  To ask How, Why, Where? How was such a beautiful little person able to stand so strong and courageous while facing uncertainty and insurmountable odds, Why was she taken from us so soon? Why does deadly diseases such as Pineoblastoma and many other pediatric cancers exists? Where are the cures? So many children enter this world and their Cancer battle starts almost immediately, some little ones similar to Zoefia get a few short years of life and then things get turned upside down, what about the families, the strain to keep smiling, show your little one you love them and it will be OK even when you are unsure what tomorrow will bring. This is where Zoefia’s Legacy will live on, we cherish her videos, her pictures her adventures, and have incorporated this in our mission. 

                                                                                 We thank you all for your love and Support! 

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