Charity Run in Memory of Victoria

Join us July 28, 2024 for the Memorial 5k for Vic!

participant and mentor

The Connecting Champions Charity Run is held in memory of Victoria Ondo-Burnfin, who was a Connecting Champions intern and mentor. Victoria was a source of inspiration–teaching us to chase our dreams and not let anything, even cancer, hold us back. We’re humbled and grateful for the opportunity to honor Victoria’s memory through the smiles on our participants’ faces and the hope in their eyes. #TeamVic 

After you register, our team captains will send you an email on how to fundraise through your own custom Connecting Champions Page–don’t worry, we keep it simple.

Perks of Runner Registration:

  • FREE event shirt!
  • Gain tools, training and advice on hosting a successful fundraiser!
  • Join us in person in Pittsburgh or VIRTUALLY!

Perks of Ambassador Registration:

  • Fundraising STILL makes a difference.

Perks, in general:

  • A day before the race, you’re invited to the Connecting Champions Team Carbload Party!
  • Every dollar raised helps create hope and joy in the life of a kid or young adult facing cancer.

Register as a Runner

Run or walk a 5k with us in person in Pittsburgh or VIRTUALLY!

Find a teammate

Show your support for someone who is committed to running already.

Be an Ambassador

No running, just fundraising.
For those who don’t love to run, but love to help.

In 2022, we raised an incredible $5,400, which will create friendship moments for 10 kids & young adults during their cancer journey.

Join us July 30, 2023 for the Memorial 5k for Vic!

No matter where you’re located, you can change a cancer patient’s journey.

Questions? Contact us

Arias Flory, Operations Manager – Arias@ConnectingChampions.org
Heather Grace, Team Captain – HeatherGraceThomas21@gmail.com 
Sara Thomas, 5K Team Captain – Sarathomas1416@yahoo.com 

Events & Fundraisers

Milestones, recognition, fundraising….the list goes on

(& we can’t wait to build more!)

Reach Out to Us

Or contact Friendship@ConnectingChampions.org / 412.376.3755