Splash 5K

🏃‍♀️ Splash 5K Overview

• Event: Splash 5K is a family-friendly run/walk fundraiser for the Ishan Gala Foundation.
• Purpose: IGF provides financial and emotional support to families in Virginia and through the U.S. with a child fighting cancer.
• Post-Race: After the Race, there will be awards and participants can enjoy snacks, mingle, learn about IGF and our fighting families.
• Date & Time: The race takes place on September 6, 2025, at 2:45 PM.

💖 About IGF

• Foundation History: IGF was founded by Mayank and Sejal Gala after the loss of their 2-year-old son, Ishan, to neuroblastoma in 2008.
• Initial Focus: They began by providing vital research grants to support clinical trials focused on finding less toxic treatments and helping families with financial burdens.
• Program Expansion: In 2015, IGF began to switch its focus on strictly supporting families financially and emotionally in Virginia, then expanding nationally.
• 501c3 Status: The Ishan Gala Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit with a mission to be present in the lives of children fighting cancer and their families.

🌟 Mission and Support

• Quality of Life: IGF fulfills its mission through various programs focused on easing financial stress, celebrating milestones, comforting during tough times, and bringing joy to families.
• Holiday Cheer Program: Helps families during the holidays by fulfilling wishlists, providing wrapping supplies, grocery gift cards, and hosting holiday parties exclusively for families.
• Family Support: From delivering smiles to taking care of a month's bills, our commitment is to be there for our families.
• Learn More: For more information, please visit www.ishangala.org.

🌍 More Details

• Location: Darden Towe Park, Charlottesville, VA.
• Registration: Register for the race at this link.
• Engagement: Join us for a day of fun, support, and community!