'Be Kind 5K' To Step Off In Bucks This Spring For Cancer Patients

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Spring will hit the ground running for the Kin Wellness and Support Center in Buckingham.

The second annual Be Kind 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will step off on April 13 at Holicong Park with a brand new route that will offer amazing views of the park while raising funds for the Kin Center.

Event organizers are encouraging people of all levels and abilities to participate and to run or walk to honor, celebrate, and inspire those who have battled or are battling cancer like Jess Hilton, a Bucks County resident and Kin guest.

“The Kin 5K was an amazing event last year and I’m hoping it’s even bigger this year. So many of my friends and community members came out to support Kin," said Hilton. "Kin is such an incredible place. It helps so many people in our local community who are battling cancer as well as their caregivers. Kin holds a special place in my heart. I had breast cancer and Kin helped me emotionally and physically heal from my surgery and treatment. Join us this year!”

(Kym Baldwin Photography)

Kin is a non-profit support and wellness center that cares for more than 400 local cancer patients, their caregivers, and healthcare oncology workers. Kin has over 40 practitioners and instructors who provide free integrative services, counseling, support, yoga, fitness and workshops made possible through donations from community support.

Lorraine Jasper, a local world-class runner and cancer survivor, will serve as Race Ambassador for this year's event, which is part of the Bucks 5K Series.

The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a family friendly 1-mile fun run followed at 10 a.m. by the 5K that will begin with runners and joggers positioned toward the front and walkers in the back. To sign up, click here. Early registrants are guaranteed a race shirt.

The new course has been re-imagined and will feature amazing landscapes. The race will start in the park and then turn down Quarry Road, cross over a creek and continue along farms and expansive open spaces. The participants will then make a turn on Upper Mountain Road which has a gradual incline in parts. The turn-around will be located just before Holicong Road that takes runners back to the park for the finish.

(Kym Baldwin Photography)

The event is more than just a 5K. The morning will also include local vendors, food, music, and awards. DJ Fit will be on hand to get the crowd moving. There will be free bagels, water, smoothies, and bananas as well as food for purchase with a percentage benefiting Kin from Thyme and Plate Catering, Ardana Pizza Co., and Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory.

“I was compelled to come back for another year as the Title Sponsor of the race after seeing the impact Kin has made on our local cancer community," shares Nick Kornea, President of LBK Design Build, the title sponsor of this year's race. "The turnout is amazing, and the vibe was inspiring. My business is based in Bucks County, my clients span across Bucks County and this amazing event reinforces my company’s dedication to this community and the hundreds of cancer patients and their families who rely on Kin.”

The event is made possible by the kindness and generosity of the following sponsors: Title Sponsor, LBK Design Build; Gold Medal sponsors The Louvered Roof Company, Penn Color, Thompson Detail Center, Jarrett Vaughan Builders, and Alliance Cancer Specialists; Silver Medal sponsors Archetype Advisors, UPS Buckingham and TFW Doylestown; Bronze Medal sponsors LaPlaca Insurance Inc., McCaffrey's Food Markets, Laboratory Testing Inc., Ardana Pizza Co., Portalis Insurance Services, Thyme & Plate Catering, Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory and LFB Landscaping Services, Inc.

Click here to learn about arrival times, parking, registration, early packet pick-up, shirts, pre-registration, and more.

The core "Be Kind Race Team" is comprised of local volunteers who dedicated their time and resources to ensure the event's success. The core team includes Chris Millili, Joanne Hopkins, Joanne Petrun, Mike Sobczak, and Brian Vaughan.

The Be Kind 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is one race in the Bucks 5K Series. The series is celebrating 28
seasons of bringing amazing races to Bucks County. To see a full list of races for the 2024 season,
visit www.bucks5kseries.com.

(Kym Baldwin Photography)

Kin joined the 5K Series to promote wellness and community camaraderie while helping the local Bucks County cancer community. 100% of the registration fee for the event will benefit Kin Wellness and Support Center.

Look for more ways to support Kin in 2024: Friends Giving Back Beer & Bands (May 4), The 3rd Annual Kin Golf Classic (June 28), Spa & Salon Selfcare Month (May 6 to June 6), Eat, Drink & Be Merry Month (August 15 - Sept 15), Women in Business Summit (October 10) and the 3rd Annual Kin Casino Night (Nov. 16).