This past weekend, Hugs for Brady Foundation volunteers delivered colorful spring tulips to South Brunswick residents, who live along the course where the fourth Annual Twilight 5K & Kids Fun Run will soon take place.
”The flowers I receive each year are always a nice surprise and a reminder for me to join in with Hugs for Brady to battle pediatric cancer,” said Pat Mahoney, who lives in the Fresh Impressions development where the 5K participants will run, jog, or walk. “I plan on joining them and have already invited my friends and family to come with me.”
The flowers are anonymously donated to the Hugs for Brady Foundation, and in turn, handed out to the community.
The Twilight 5K & Kids Fun Run will be held on May 3 at the high school on Ridge Road.
The Kids Fun Run starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Twilight 5k warm-up for all ages, families, adults, and seniors, at 6 p.m.
Family activities include a DJ, bounce hut, food, as well as a magician, face painting, photos, and more.
Hugs for Brady Foundation founder, Sherrie Wells started the foundation after her 13-month-old son, Brady Michael was diagnosed with Non-Differentiated Acute Leukemia, a very rare form of leukemia.
”Our goal is simple; to help in any and every way possible to ease the pain of the children and their families who have cancer,” said Ms. Wells. “We pledge that every dollar donated will be spent in the pursuit to find a cure for pediatric cancer.”
Last year, more than 1,000 participants joined the fun.
To register for the Hugs for Brady Foundation’s fourth Annual Twilight 5K & Kids Fun Run, visit www.hugsforbrady.org by the online registration deadline of April 30.
The organization is a 100 percent volunteer led 501(c) 3 organization and all proceeds from the event will go to support basic pediatric cancer research and helping out local kids that have cancer.

