Join Us on Sunday, October 5 for the Annual Southcoast Health Podkowa 5k Walk & Run
FAIRHAVEN, Mass. – On Sunday, October 5, Southcoast Health is hosting the 8th annual Southcoast Health Podkowa 5k Walk & Run at Southcoast Health Cancer Care, 206 Mill Road in Fairhaven.
Online registrationis open for all ages now through October 2, 2025, with day of registration opening at 7:30am on-site before the race begins at 9am.For individuals unable to attend in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing registrants to complete the 5k Walk & Run from any location.
Participants may register individually or as part of a team, and children aged 8 and under are welcome to run or walk at no cost. All proceeds from the race benefit the Southcoast Health Nicole Podkowa Patient & Caregiver Fund to assist Southcoast Health Cancer Care patients and families.
“Each year, this event continues to grow not just in numbers, but in spirit and impact for our cancer care patients,” said David O. McCready, President and CEO of Southcoast Health. “We are incredibly proud of what it represents and the positive difference our community continues to make in the lives of so many by coming together to support this cause.”
Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors, donors, and over 1,000 participants, last year’s event raised more than $130,000 for the Southcoast Health Nicole Podkowa Patient & Caregiver Fund. This fund directly assists Southcoast Health Cancer Care patients and their families facing financial hardship by helping to meet expenses that present a barrier to care.
“This 5k is more than just a race — it’s a tribute to Nicole’s memory and the strength of the community that has supported us every step of the way,” said John Podkowa, DO, Primary Care physician at Southcoast Health. “To me, the event exemplifies that when we come together, we can find hope, healing and purpose.”
Southcoast Health would like to thank the Town of Fairhaven for their continuous support in the organizing of this event and this year’s sponsors including, Robinson+Cole, Demelo & Sons, Inc., The Downey Family, C.S.&M. Tele-Systems, Inc., Clements’ Marketplace, Coastal Financial, TRIMEDX, Horacio's Inc., Poyant Signs, Inc., Southcoast Federal Credit Union, Enos Home Oxygen & Medical Supply, Regal Floor Covering, Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C., Wheelhouse Marketing Partners, Purity Linen Service, Clear Channel Outdoor, Mallard Printing, Inc., Pepsico Bottling Group, LLC, Crown Uniform & Linen Service, EMCOR Services Northeast, Inc., Eversource, JAG Painting Contractors Inc., Rua-Dumont-Audet Insurance Agency, Inc., WellSense Health Plan, St. Anne's Credit Union, Gil-Den Inc., The Dickerson Family, Care Free Homes, and Fall River Municipal Credit Union.
To help raise awareness, participants can tag Southcoast Health in their race photos with the hashtag #SHPodkowa5k2025.
For more information, please reach out to missionadvancement@southcoast.org or call 508-973-5353.
