Golden Heroes 5K

We are CPALS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit student organization at UNC-Chapel Hill that works closely with UNC Hospitals to support pediatric hematology and oncology patients (our pals!). Our CPALS members volunteer to be a 1:1 Pal to support a specific patient and their family during inpatient stays and/or clinic visits, creating a really meaningful relationship for both our patients and our volunteers!

In addition to fostering friendship with our pals, we work throughout the year to raise funds for the CPALS Scholarship Program and the CPALS Cares Grant. Through these programs, we provide financial assistance to our pals with college expenses and help families who have endured the unexpected costs of treatment.

This year, we are hosting the Golden Heroes 5K (named after the color of the childhood cancer awareness ribbon and for our pals) again on April 19th in the hopes of raising both awareness and funds for our cause. With your help, we hope to provide even greater financial assistance to our deserving pals! In lieu of T-shirts this year, every registration is part of a larger donation that goes directly to the clinic. People who register will receive free bagels on race day, and there will be gift certificates for the top three male and female finishers.

Packet pick up will be on April 18th from 3-6 pm at Fleet Feet Carrboro and there will be free Brandwein’s Bagels provided at the race! The race will start at Bynum Circle (by the Old Well). To register and support our cause, please sign up using this page: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/ChapelHill/GoldenHeroes5K. There will be same day and walk-in registration.

Questions, comments, want more information? Contact us (fundraising@unccpals.com) or visit our official websites at: https://www.goldenheroes5k.com/ and https://cpals.web.unc.edu/