We are excited to host our 5^th Annual 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, June 26 for a day of running, walking and celebrating the healing power of community – as we continue to honor the memory of the founder of this event, Brian Vitale. The course for in-person participants begins and ends at Transplant House and winds through University Circle and a portion of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. Proceeds raised through this event help us provide affordable, temporary housing and a welcoming, supportive community to organ transplant patients and their families.

About Brian…

Brian was a friend, Trustee, philanthropist, and liver recipient who was dedicated to supporting and advocating for Transplant House. He founded this event in 2018 and it has become everything he'd hoped - a joyful, family and dog-friendly outdoor celebration and healthy competition that raises impactful funds for our work. In 2021, we celebrated Brian's life and were honored to host 19 of his family and friends who traveled in from New Jersey and beyond (pictured above). Between both in-person and virtual options, we had 312 participants – our most to date! We know that would have made Brian proud and will continue to honor his dedication to Transplant House through this joyful annual event.

Interested in getting involved?

Click here to learn more about our 5K event committee →