Zoefia's Race For Awareness Challenge

THE MISSION OF THE ZOEFIA ALEXANDRIA FOUNDATION IS TO HONOR ZOEFIA’S LIFE AND HER COURAGEOUS BATTLE AGAINST BRAIN CANCER. THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS HELP TO ENRICH THE LIFE OF CANCER CHILDREN,  WHILE FOCUSING ON BRAIN CANCER ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH.

Zoefia's Race For Awareness Challenge

Zoefia Alexandria Foundation INC. 5th  Annual "RACE FOR AWARENESS."
To learn more about the Foundation - Click Here 
 

 
DESCRIPTION

This Virtual run commemorates our 5th anniversary and raises awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.

BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, which is in May. 

CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH is in September.

We moved the race from May to September for Brain Cancer Awareness and combined both ribbons. 

The Zoefia Alexandria Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was launched on April 12, 2020, The Foundation is named after our beloved emeritus CEO Zoefia Alexandria who passed away in Dec 2019 from Brain Cancer. To read her full story please see below. 

BENEFIT 

100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser benefit cancer families directly. - {Zoefia Alexandria Foundation Inc.}

Event Merchandise Details

Event Shirt: Shirt Gold (Size not guaranteed). If ordered after the cut-off date, details will be announced.
Options: Choose between a Crewneck or a Hoodie Sweatshirt for an additional donation.

Team Zoefia Wrist/Baller Band

Event: Race Bib

Event Postcard: One of our signature offerings is the "Postcards of Love." Write a heartfelt message and send it in the mail to "Share a message of love."

Sponsored Items: More details will be provided soon.

REGISTRATION
Registration is now open and will remain available until the final day of the event, September 30, 2025.

Race packets will be mailed out starting in mid-August and will continue throughout the month as participants sign up for their respective events and shirts.
If you register at the last minute or on the final day, your items will be shipped out within a couple of business days.
While you can still participate in the virtual race, please note that you will not receive your gear in time.
You can still track and upload your times, as well as submit your photos later on.

TRACKING & UPLOADING YOUR TIMES

You can track your times and distance using downloadable apps or your smartphone.
Example of an App: STRAVA

The objective is to raise awareness for the cause! We encourage you to share information on social media.

We aim to make this a fun experience, and inspired by last year's creativity, we want to incorporate it into this year's event. Participants are invited to take a photo or video in their race gear, showcasing their creativity, and post it on social media while tagging us. We have a separate Instagram account for our event: Zoefia's Race for Awareness.

Our Hashtags:

#zoefiasraceforawareness
#zoeygoesgrayinmay
#teamzoefia
#zoefiaalexandriafoundation
#zoeygoesgray

HOW IT WORKS
Here’s a step-by-step guide to register and submit your finish time on the Results page. You’ll find this information in the Confirmation Email you will receive after registration.

Register for the race by September 30, 2025.
Run, walk, bike, swim, or use a wheelchair at any time from 12 AM on September 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025.
Submit your results online and share your experiences on social media.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR TIME FOR RESULTS?
Record your finish time (you can save it on your phone, in a running app, or jot it down).
Return to this race page and ensure you are logged into runsignup.com.
Find the "Results" tab at the top of the menu.
Click the "Submit Virtual Results" button.
Locate your participant information. Once found, click the "Submit Virtual Results" button.
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE?
A virtual race is an event that can be completed by running, walking, biking, swimming, or using a wheelchair from any location you prefer. You can participate on the road, on a trail, on a treadmill, at the gym, or on a track (or even at another race). You’ll have the freedom to complete your race at your own pace, time it yourself, and your registration goodies will be shipped directly to you.

SHARE WITH US
Take photos with your goodies and share them with us! We’d love to see your pictures and hear about your race experience. You can share your photos and tag us on Instagram. Our hashtags are as follows:

Our Hashtags:

#zoefiasraceforawareness
#zoeygoesgrayinmay
#teamzoefia
#zoefiaalexandriafoundation
#zoeygoesgray

To Learn More about Zoey Goes Gray - Click Here 

To Download Race Materials, such as signs for social media, including “Go Gray” signs.  - Click Here 

Zoefia's Story 

Zoefia (Zoe) Alexandria, was 2 years old when she was diagnosed with Pineoblastoma, a rare and aggressive type of cancer which starts in the cells of the brain’s Pineal gland, it is at this point that Zoefia’s life and all who cherished her would change, looking back now seeing things through her eyes we can only wonder and ask ourselves how, why, and where.  The initial doctors did emergency life saving surgery, Zoe came out smiling and charged up, sure she endured major brain surgery and more than likely was in pain but she never showed it, the love she received and the love she gave in return kept all heart breaking thoughts at bay, days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, months turned into years, this was a disease that offered merely months of life after diagnosis, a small percentage could possibly see a few years, Zoefia was in that small percentile bracket, she was a fighter and clearly determined to beat the odds, several doctors would see short time ahead, a few days maybe a week after viewing MRI results or looking at her then current state of health, Zoe would prove them wrong.   Zoefia would endure numerous surgeries, different levels of chemotherapy, radiation treatment, clinical trials among other medications to combat and counter side effects, Zoe just kept smiling and loving, she brought joy and laughter to all who spent time with her, she never tired to show love and affection, it was something infectious almost magical you could say, she simply left an indelible impression and memory upon your heart and soul,  Zoefia gave us the strength and we leaned on her little shoulders with smiles and laughter, she loved to learn, she enjoyed being amongst her peers, her favorite color was Green and she made it known, she was very adamant at telling mommy ” she(Zoe) was the Boss”, her favorite holiday was Christmas, the innocence of a child the twinkling in their eyes when they open presents or seeing Santa, Zoe enjoyed birthday parties and amusement park adventures.  To ask How, Why, Where? How was such a beautiful little person able to stand so strong and courageous while facing uncertainty and insurmountable odds, Why was she taken from us so soon? Why does deadly diseases such as Pineoblastoma and many other pediatric cancers exists? Where are the cures? So many children enter this world and their Cancer battle starts almost immediately, some little ones similar to Zoefia get a few short years of life and then things get turned upside down, what about the families, the strain to keep smiling, show your little one you love them and it will be OK even when you are unsure what tomorrow will bring. This is where Zoefia’s Legacy will live on, we cherish her videos, her pictures her adventures, and have incorporated this in our mission. 

                                          We thank you all for your love and Support!