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Event Volunteers Needed - Steps For a Cure 5K in Honor of James DiGiovanna

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ORGANIZATION: Project Purple

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Join us in honoring the life and legacy of James DiGiovanna at the first annual Steps For a Cure 5K, benefiting Project Purple and supporting early detection and research for pancreatic cancer.

We are seeking up to 40 volunteers to assist on race day in various key roles to help the event run smoothly and safely. This 5K race takes place at beautiful Heckscher State Park in Long Island and commemorates James DiGiovanna-a beloved local leader, Ironman, and community hero-who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2024.

This event raises awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research and early detection. Help us make this day special!

7 Shifts

  • Sun Aug 17, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 08:30 AM EST - Spots available: 4
    Set Up Crew. Set up tables, tents, signage, cones, etc. End time is not certain, just estimated.
  • Sun Aug 17, 2025 - 06:45 AM to 08:15 AM EST - Spots available: 1
    Registration/Check-in. Be ready when runners arrive (often 1.5–2 hours before start.)End time is not certain, just estimated.
  • Sun Aug 17, 2025 - 06:45 AM to 08:45 AM EST - Spots available: 2
    Parking/Traffic Control. Direct early arrivals and manage traffic flow. End time is not certain, just estimated.
  • Sun Aug 17, 2025 - 07:15 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 3
    Floaters. Help where needed, assist setup or gaps. End time not certain, just estimated.
  • Sun Aug 17, 2025 - 07:30 AM to 01:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Course Marshalls. Get briefed and head to positions by 8:15. End time is not certain, just estimated.
  • Sun Aug 17, 2025 - 07:30 AM to 01:00 PM EST - Spots available: 8
    Water Stations. Set up and ready at station locations. End time is not certain, just estimated.
  • Sun Aug 17, 2025 - 07:30 AM to 02:00 PM EST - Spots available: 6
    Finish Line/Timing. Test equipment, organize medals/water. End time is not certain, just estimated.
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About Project Purple

Location:

115 Main Street, Suite 1, Seymour, CT 06483, US

Mission Statement

Project Purple is an impact-driven organization with a vision of a world without pancreatic cancer. Our mission is to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and improve the lives of patients through support, hope, and compassion.

Description

Project Purple is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds towards a cure for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is the second most common cause of cancer related deaths in the United States and has a five-year survival rate of less than ten percent. Project Purple strives to provide funds towards critical research to discover an early detection tool and offering financial aid to pancreatic cancer patients fighting this disease.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Health & Medicine
Community, Crisis Support, Health & Medicine

WHEN

Sun Aug 17, 2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
This opportunity has 7 shifts

WHERE

1 Heckscher State ParkwayEast Islip, NY 11730

(40.71062,-73.16586)
 

DATE POSTED

June 17, 2025

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Nursing
  • Patient Care
  • Fundraising
  • Grant Writing / Research
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • All start times are set, although end times will vary based on how the raise goes and what station you are at.

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