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Richard’s Run – HHK5K
Sixth Annual Ho-Ho-Kus 5K Run
October 4, 2009

Richard Glew Stefanacci
September 27, 1992 – June 12, 2007

Richard Crossing the Finish Line at the 2006 HHK5K

 
How Our Race Was Named

Richard Glew Stefanacci, the oldest child of Ho-Ho-Kus natives Beth and Rich Stefanacci, was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a form of bone cancer, at the age of 13.  Richard battled this disease with great courage, strength and a passion for living life to the fullest each and every day.  After undergoing months of chemotherapy and just a few weeks after surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in his arm, Richard participated in our annual HHK5K in October 2006.  Richard triumphantly crossed the finish line in just over one hour to cheers and applause from the crowd.

Richard passed away on June 12, 2007, at the age of 14.

To honor his great spirit, last year the Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus renamed our annual 5K run Richard’s Run – HHK5K.  The proceeds from this event will benefit Go 4 the Goal Foundation and Emmanuel Cancer Foundation – both of these charities provide financial and emotional support to children with cancer.

Richard’s family continues to share stories of Richard, posting them – along with the story of Richard’s year with cancer – on their website at www.Go4theGoal.com.