Zoefia’s Race for Awareness

The Zoefia Alexandria Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was launched April 12, 2020, The Foundation is named after our beloved emeritus CEO Zoefia Alexandria who passed away in Dec 2019 with Brain Cancer. To read her full story please see below.

This Virtual run commensurate our one year anniversary and also to bring awareness to brain cancer awareness month, which is in May.

BENEFIT 

100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser benefits cancer families directly. – {Zoefia Alexandria Foundation Inc.}

The mission of the Zoefia Alexandria Foundation is to honor Zoefia’s life and her courageous battle against Brain Cancer. Through contributions help to enrich the life and development of Cancer Children and their families by supporting Education and Housing.

RACE AMENITIES

Virtual 5K Run Walk – Bike – Swim – Event Shirts (size not guaranteed)

Virtual 5K Run Walk – Bike – Swim – Team Zoefia Swag Bag – Details TBA

REGISTRATION

Registration is currently open and closes on the last day of the event which is May 12, 2021.

Race Shirts/Swag bags will be mailed out starting April 1, 2020 and all month long as individuals register for said events/swag bags.

If you register last minute/or the last day of the event, your items will be mailed out on Thursday May 13, 2021.

TRACKING & UPLOADING YOUR TIMES

You can Track your times and Distance on downloadable Apps or your smart phone.

Examples of Apps – STRAVA

PRIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS

The overall TOP Group/Team Fundraisers who raise $1750.00 will be awarded with – Team Zoefia Hoodies {All Members of that said Team}

Top Participants/Individual(s) Fundraisers that raise $250.00 or more will be awarded – Team Zoefia Long Sleeve Dri – Fit Tee

HOW IT WORKS

Here are the steps to register and submit your finish time to the Results page. This information will be in the Confirmation Email you will receive after you register.

Register for the race by May12, 2021.
Run, walk, bike, swim your 3.1 MILE distance anytime from 12 AM on April 12 to May 12 at 11:59 PM.
Submit your results online and share your day on social media.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR TIME FOR RESULTS?

Record your finish time (save on your phone, running app or write it down).
Come back to this race page. Make sure you are logged into runsignup.com
Locate the “Results” tab at the top of the menu
Click “Submit Virtual Results” button
Locate your participant information. Once found, click the “Submit Virtual Results” button

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE?

A virtual race is a race that can be run, walk, or biked from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself and your sign up goodies will be shipped directly to you.

SHARE WITH US

Take photos with your goodies and share them with us.

We would love to see photos as well as hear about your race, you can share your photos and tag us on Instagram.

Our Hashtags are as follows – #teamzoefia #zoefiaalexandriafoundation #zoefiasraceforawareness

Zoefia’s Story

https://www.zoefiaalexandriafoundation.org/

Zoefia (Zoe) Alexandria, was 2 years old when she was diagnosed with Pineoblastoma, a rare and aggressive type of cancer which starts in the cells of the brain’s Pineal gland, it is at this point that Zoefia’s life and all who cherished her would change, looking back now seeing things through her eyes we can only wonder and ask ourselves how, why, and where.  The initial doctors did emergency life saving surgery, Zoe came out smiling and charged up, sure she endured major brain surgery and more than likely was in pain but she never showed it, the love she received and the love she gave in return kept all heart breaking thoughts at bay, days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, months turned into years, this was a disease that offered merely months of life after diagnosis, a small percentage could possibly see a few years, Zoefia was in that small percentile bracket, she was a fighter and clearly determined to beat the odds, several doctors would see short time ahead, a few days maybe a week after viewing MRI results or looking at her then current state of health, Zoe would prove them wrong.   Zoefia would endure numerous surgeries, different levels of chemotherapy, radiation treatment, clinical trials among other medications to combat and counter side effects, Zoe just kept smiling and loving, she brought joy and laughter to all who spent time with her, she never tired to show love and affection, it was something infectious almost magical you could say, she simply left an indelible impression and memory upon your heart and soul,  Zoefia gave us the strength and we leaned on her little shoulders with smiles and laughter, she loved to learn, she enjoyed being amongst her peers, her favorite color was Green and she made it known, she was very adamant at telling mommy ” she(Zoe) was the Boss”, her favorite holiday was Christmas, the innocence of a child the twinkling in their eyes when they open presents or seeing Santa, Zoe enjoyed birthday parties and amusement park adventures.  To ask How, Why, Where? How was such a beautiful little person able to stand so strong and courageous while facing uncertainty and insurmountable odds, Why was she taken from us so soon? Why does deadly diseases such as Pineoblastoma and many other pediatric cancers exists? Where are the cures? So many children enter this world and their Cancer battle starts almost immediately, some little ones similar to Zoefia get a few short years of life and then things get turned upside down, what about the families, the strain to keep smiling, show your little one you love them and it will be OK even when you are unsure what tomorrow will bring. This is where Zoefia’s Legacy will live on, we cherish her videos, her pictures her adventures, and have incorporated this in our mission.

 We thank you all for your love and Support!