- Last Updated on Friday, 01 September 2023 23:17
The Joey Fabus Superhero Run Over DIPG 5K Race/Walk will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 9:00AM. The race starts at Bethel Park High School and the course goes through local neighborhoods.
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Joey was an 8-year-old boy who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in May 2014. His cancer was DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) and currently the survival rate is 0%. On January 21, 2015 Joey died from DIPG. The Joey Fabus Childhood Cancer Foundation (JFCCF) was formed in his honor to help bring awareness and funding to find a cure for DIPG. This Race is JFCCF’s largest fundraiser with over 400 participants last year. The Foundation is looking for not only runners and walkers but also company sponsors. By extending your support for this race, you will be exposing your company to Pittsburgh’s large running community while demonstrating your compassion for children who are currently diagnosed with DIPG and those who have passed.
Please be a superhero to the community and most importantly the children by supporting this cause. JFCCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and funding to find a cure for DIPG. Sponsorship and donations are tax deductible. Please visit jfccf.org to learn more about DIPG and to see the amazing work the foundation is doing. For additional information or questions, contact David Fabus at 412-758-1121 or fabusangels6pgh@verizon.net
Helping 3-Year Old Hazel Elizabeth Brown
In July of 2023, 3-year-old Hazel Elizabeth Brown was diagnosed with a non-operable #braincancer (also known as DIPG), just like our sweet Joey Fabus endured. There is no cure for this cancer, but there are treatments that help give children like Hazel more time on Earth with her family.
Hazel was born on December 7, 2019. Even at just 3 years old, she has a heart for Jesus and helping others. One of her favorite songs is “Jesus I love you” by Bethel Music. Some of her favorite activities are going to the beach and having her Papa rub her feet while telling monster stories. She also loves riding her gator around the yard and taking care of the garden while picking mulberries. One of her love languages is food. She tells her Momma that she makes the best food ever, even if it’s just some scrambled eggs. If you’ve ever had the chance to meet Hazel, she’s probably told you how much she loves you and how beautiful you are. The road ahead for Hazel is unknown, but with your support at the Joey Fabus Superhero Run Over DIPG, we can help Hazel and her family. At this year’s event, we are honored to feature Hazel and her story. We will be welcoming her family and friends on race day and keeping them in our prayers. And a portion of this year’s event funds will go directly to Hazel’s family and their medical expenses.
Please consider joining us on Sunday, September 17 as we raise awareness and funds to help fight this incurable cancer. No child should have to suffer or be in pain. #Together, we can help to make a difference. Register today: https://bit.ly/3CXzsZ8
