Join us at the picturesque Quinnipiac University campus as we walk together in the fight against rare diseases.
We invite participants to walk in support of one of our charity partners:
April 26, 2025 | Saturday
Quinnipiac University
275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, CT 06518
Schedule
9:00am: Packet Pick-up & Day-of Registration
9:10am: Kids Activities Begin
10:00am: Walk Start
10:30am: Post-walk snacks & Pizza Truck!
Parking
Parking is available in Quinnipiac’s North Lot outside the recreation center.
Event Festivities
Bring the whole family! Before and after the walk participants gather at the recreation center with food, beverages, and numerous kids’ activities! After the walk, grab a slice from the Pizza Truck!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Checkout our sponsorship brochure and email john@jbsports.com with inquiries.
Event Safety
The health and safety of our participants, volunteers, walk staff, and community is our number one priority. Sorry, no dogs allowed!
Fundraising
Create an individual or team fundraiser!
Fundraise for the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation or one of our charitable partners!
We will work with your family, office, and/or other group to create a fundraising page for your child’s school, your workplace, or any other organization! To set one up, please email jody@jbsports.com
Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation
Our mission is to carry on Denise’s passionate efforts to support advances in medicine and health, those facing physical and mental challenges, and responsibility in media, while encouraging openness, courage and kindness in all endeavors. These causes were particularly close to Denise’s heart, and your support will greatly assist in providing worthy organizations the support they need. Learn more at thedenisefoundation.com or on the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Facebook page. Keep up with the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation’s Walk to Fight Rare Diseases Facebook event for timely updates!
The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation provided over $60,000 to many throughout Connecticut. Including over $1000 in toys for the TEAM toy drive and $5,000 to Connecticut Children’s in support of their fetal care center that can provide fetal surgery to treat birth defects in the uterus.
Honoring Denise’s Legacy
Denise D’Ascenzo was the longest serving news anchor at any single Connecticut television station, with Channel 3 viewers welcoming her into their homes for over thirty-three years. During that time, viewers fell in love with her engaging personality, contagious laughter, and loving heart as she brought us the nightly news and her work earned her eleven Emmy Awards (including Best Anchor), two Edward R. Murrow Awards, seven Associated Press Awards, and the prestigious national Gabriel Award.
December 7, 2023, marked the 4th anniversary of Denise’s death. She was posthumously inducted into the Society of Professional Journalist’s Hall of Fame on December 6th. Even in death, the openness, bravery and kindness Denise brought to her broadcasts at WFSB and to those who knew her, continue to be acknowledged and promoted. Along with her journalistic excellence, Denise is equally remembered for her genuine kindness and tireless efforts on behalf of those facing life’s challenges. Whether it was co-hosting the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon; interviewing Paul Newman to launch his Hole-in-the-Wall-Gang camp; working on behalf of countless community organizations, including Mary’s Place and Hartford Hospital; or bringing viewers heartwarming stories about the triumph of the human spirit, Denise remained a constant source of light and compassion to all those she touched.
It is the mission of The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation to continue Denise’s legacy of love and kindness by supporting advances in medicine and health, women’s and children’s issues, and journalism studies.
Thank You Sponsors!
