Southcoast Health Podkowa 5k Caminata y Carrera

We want to thank everyone in our incredible community for their spirit and generosity! On October 5, we held our 8th annual Southcoast Health Podkowa 5k Walk & Run – and it was our most successful ever!

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2025 Southcoast Health Podkowa 5k Walk & Run Recap

1,208 runners, walkers, donors and volunteers

Raised more than $175,000 for the Southcoast Health Nicole Podkowa Patient & Caregiver Fund

Thank you for your support. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

Walk, Run or Volunteer to Make a Difference

Proceeds raised through this event support the Southcoast Health Nicole Podkowa Patient & Caregiver Fund. This unique fund supports patients being treated at Southcoast Health Cancer Care and their families who are in need of financial assistance to help with utility payments, food, housing, transportation, cancer related supplies and other necessities.

Spread the word on social media! Hashtag #SHPodkowa5k2025 and tag @SouthcoastHealth when you post videos and photos of you participating in the 5k.

In addition to runners and walkers, we’re looking for Community Committee Members, volunteers, and peer-to-peer fundraisers. Want to learn more? Send us an email!

About the Southcoast Health Nicole Podkowa Patient & Caregiver Fund

This unique fund removes barriers to care by providing patients with assistance to help with utility payments, food, housing, transportation, cancer related supplies and other necessities. Your support allows our patients and their families to focus on what is most important – their battle against cancer.