Event Description

Join the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice  and Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center's  Celebrate A Life 5K Walk! This event raises funds for the programs and services at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center. 

The Celebrate A Life 5K Walk we be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the New Jersey State Fairgrounds. The event opens at 9 a.m. for registration with the opening ceremony starting at 9:45 a.m. and the 5K walk starting promptly at 10 a.m.

All proceeds raised will benefit the programs and services at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center.

Cost to register is $25 per person over the age of 13. For ages 5-13 the registration is $15. If you raise $150 you receive a memorial marker with your loved one's name on it to be displayed on the walk route. During registration you will have the opportunity to create a fundraising page as well as create a team!

As part of the campaign, we encourage you to fundraise by sharing with your participation with family and friends on social media and via email. The walk officially starts on Saturday, September 23 at 10 a.m. at the New Jersey State Fairgrounds/Sussex County Fairgrounds. The physical route is 5K or 3.1 miles long.

After the walk you can join us at the Fairgrounds for the closing ceremony.  We will announce the winners, reflect on the memorial markers and view pictures submitted to the BIGGS Memory wall. We invite you to bring a picture of your loved one for display on the wall. We laminate all photos received and display them annually at the walk. 

Come out for a family day filled with fun, prizes, contests and vendors. For more information please call 973-383-0115 ext. 145.