180 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville VA
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
The Surgery Interest Group at the University of Virginia is hosting a 5K in support of the Global Surgery Foundation—a nonprofit committed to improving access to surgical care worldwide through global partnerships, innovative financing, and local empowerment.
🌍 Foundation Mission
The Foundation focuses on saving lives and strengthening health systems in vulnerable communities where surgical care remains limited. In 2023, the Global Surgery Foundation:
- Expanded access: 4.3 million individuals.
- Served: 10,700 patients directly.
- Trained: 3,900 healthcare workers.
- Target Areas: Low- and middle-income countries.
🏅 Event Purpose
Inspired by this mission, we are proud to launch an annual 5K to support the Global Surgery Foundation and its lifesaving work. Through this initiative, we hope to contribute to a world where safe, timely, and essential surgical care is accessible to all.
📅 Event Details
- Date: April 27, 2025
- Location: 180 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA
- Registration: Sign up here
- Support: Funds raised will directly aid the foundation's efforts.
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