Connecticut Breast Health Initiative
RACE IN THE PARK
Posted a day ago
When
May 9, 2026
7am – 1pm
Where
Description
CT BHI will hold their 23rd annual RACE IN THE PARK on May 9th. The day begins with a Survivor Breakfast followed by a 5K, Kids' Fun Run and 4K/1Mile Walk. We will also have Build in the Park by Home Depot, food trucks, raffle, merchandise tent, beer garden and much more! We are looking for help in planning the event as well as volunteer on RACE day.
Help in planning the event includes helping to get sponsors, auction/raffle donations, kids events, Survivor Breakfast, PR etc... For questions please contact Maura Raeburn at: maura@ctbhi.org
Help on RACE Day includes helping with registration, course monitors, kids events, Survivor Breakfast, auction/raffle & merchandise tent etc.. For questions please contact: volunteers@ctbhi.org
If you would like to help out you can register to volunteer at: https://2026ctraceinthepark.my-trs.com/
About Connecticut Breast Health Initiative
Fortunately there are 4 million women living with breast cancer today! Unfortunately there are 4 million women living with breast cancer today! The CT Breast Health Initiative is a statewide non profit committed to raising funds for Connecticut breast cancer research. We know research is the answer to cancer! 100% of the monies raised in Connecticut stays in Connecticut. The organization relies on many volunteers to make a difference locally in the fight against breast cancer. These are our opportunities: 1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS - rewarding positions giving direction to our mission. 11 meetings, once a month commitment. 2. GRANTS Committee - Solicits RFPs from around the state for breast cancer research projects, reads proposals, makes recommendations to the Board based on our criteria and budget, plans grant awards event. (SMARTY PARTY) Committee consists of educators, survivors, physicians, nurses, other volunteers, etc. 4. CT RACE IN THE PARK: the largest and most visible fundraiser. Volunteers needed for Sponsors, Volunteer Management, Kids events, Merchandise sales, Auction/Raffle, Survivor Breakfast, PR, etc. 5. PAR TEA: volunteers need for planning and implementing a 9 hole all female golf tournament fundraiser followed by Afternoon Tea with a known speaker. 6. EVENTS: solicit outside organizations to fundraise for CT BHI and to liaison with and promote those who reach out to us to fundraise across the state. For the Board positions please contact jkgbray@yahoo.com For other opportunities please contact info@ctbhi.org.