BAPS Charities to Host Annual Walk-Run, Supporting Local Cancer and Cardiovascular Care

Parsippany, NJLocal News

BAPS Charities will host its annual “Spirit of Service: Walk-Run” in Parsippany on June 1, attracting over 300 participants to support vital healthcare institutions. The event aims to raise funds for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute. Local leaders, including Mayor James R. Barberio, are expected to join the event, which emphasizes community service and health awareness.

Participants will contribute to the cancer center's mission of providing integrated care and the cardiovascular institute's efforts in advanced heart treatment. BAPS Charities has organized over 1,000 walks across North America for over two decades, creating lasting impacts through service and compassion. The organization also engages in food and blood drives and disaster relief efforts, showcasing its commitment to humanitarian causes. Registration for the walk-run is open, inviting community members to participate and support these critical health initiatives. More information can be found at bapscharities.

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