Homeland Hospice 5K and Memory Walk Set for Oct. 4
Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit outreach program of Homeland Center in Harrisburg, will host its 11th annual 5K and Memory Walk on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. at the Rossmoyne Business Center at 5000 Ritter Road in Mechanicsburg. The event serves to remember loved ones lost and raise funds to support those who need care today.
“The purpose of the Homeland Hospice 5K and Memory Walk is to remember,” said Homeland Hospice Assistant Director of Development Myra Badorf. “It’s a day for families to honor and celebrate the lives of their loved ones, and for Homeland, as an organization, to remember and pay tribute to the incredible community we are blessed to care for each day. We are deeply grateful to the local businesses and individuals whose generosity makes this meaningful tradition possible year after year.”
Homeland Hospice depends on the generosity of donors for its enhanced care for hospice patients such as massage therapy, music therapy, and extra in-home-relief hours for caregivers, as well as for residents at Homeland Center whose financial resources have been exhausted.
Runners and walkers of all ages – and their four-legged companions – are welcome. The top three 5K male and female champions will receive cash prizes – $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place. Cash prizes will also be presented to the top three male and top three female finishers in eight different age brackets. Additional prizes will include largest team, oldest and youngest participants, and treats for all the adorable dogs. After the 5K and Memory Walk, Homeland will honor loved ones, provide light refreshments, and award the event prizes.
The event is open to the public and online registration is open now until midnight on Tuesday, September 30. In-person registration will be available on race day from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. All participants must register. The fee is $25 for anyone 13 and older. Children 12 and under are free.
Homeland Hospice is grateful for the generous support of its 2025 event sponsors. Securewire Technologies serves as the Trilogy of Trust sponsor, with Lamar, Fulton Bank and The Nativity School of Harrisburg as the Rosemary sponsors. Journey sponsors include AFR Foundation, First Commonwealth Advisors and Senior Helpers. The rest of our generous sponsors can be found on our 2025 sponsors page.
Homeland Hospice continues to welcome additional 5K and Memory Walk sponsors. Visit the event page for more details.
Her grandchildren thought what better way to honor the memory of their late grandmother than to provide a donation in her name – continuing the practice of generosity – an attribute she strongly encouraged each of them to make a priority in their lives. Evelyn’s family will have 19 participating members in the race this weekend.
“I cannot say enough about how wonderful the Memorial Picnic was.
Each loved one and staff member received a painted stone of their choice as a tangible symbol to keep and hold on to their memories of the patient. Unlike our culture which sends the message to get over it and move on, Homeland created a comfortable environment where people were encouraged to reflect and celebrate about their bereavement journey.
