Celebrating a decade of impact and support for foster youth in Silicon Valley, we had a blast on Sunday, May 17, for the 10th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash, held at Martial Cottle Park. Over 430 runners registered this year, raising over $70,000 for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley and the foster children they serve.
The event kicked off bright and early with participants convening for pre-race activities. Amidst the excitement, participants stretched, warmed up and prepared to take on the 5K. At 9 am, the race officially started, accompanied by cheers from Andrew P. Hill High School cheerleaders. Just 17 minutes and 34 seconds later, our first runner, Edgar Bonilla, dashed across the finish line! Following the run, participants passed by our snacks and refreshment booths courtesy of Baker-Tilly.
As participants engaged in the different activities, placed their bib numbers in raffle ticket boxes and consumed refreshments, the Kids Dash was announced! At 9:50 am Kids gathered at the start of their 750-meter dash and raced against each other to the finish line. After the race, kids participated in various activities, from face painting to hacky sack games. Participants also enjoyed a plank contest from StartLiveFit, music from DJ HiSoul, a photo booth and more! During the post-race activities, San Jose City Councilmember Pamela Campos spoke passionately to participants about the importance of SHOWING UP for foster youth, a cause she understands personally through her previous experience as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer.
The 10th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash was possible thanks to the work of our board members and the Foster5K Committee. We would also like to extend immense gratitude to all of our event donors, sponsors, volunteers and runners for SHOWING UP for foster youth.
Foster5K + Kids Dash Sponsors:
- Rubrik (Presenting Sponsor)
- BMC (Bib Sponsor)
- Align (Kids Dash Sponsor)
- SV Golf Performance Center (Supporting Sponsor)
- BrainHQ from Posit Science (Supporting Sponsor)
- Pinnacle 1 Insurance (Community Sponsor)
- Curves Los Altos (Community Sponsor)
- Seneca Family of Agencies (Community Sponsor)
- Century Graphics (Community Sponsor)
- Dani Wolter Luxury Homes (Community Sponsor)
- Kiwanis Club of West San Jose (Community Sponsor)
- bakertilly (Community Sponsor)
- Dishdash Restaurant Group (Community Sponsor)
- Andy Wong Real Estate (Community Sponsor)
Friends of Foster5K + Kids Dash and In-Kind Donors:
- Chris Schum Photography
- 4imprint
- Trader Joe’s
- Cheeky Monkey Toys
- StartLive.Fit
- Title Nine
- Five Little Monkeys Toys & Gifts
- Sports Basement
If you have any questions or are interested in joining next year’s Foster5K + Kids Dash, please email info@foster5k.org.
