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BAPS Charities Walkathon Unites 50,000 for

America250 Kickoff in Parsippany and Beyond

OUR BUREAU
Parsippany, NJ
s the United States approach-
es its 250th anniversary, BAPS
ACharities launched its 2026
Spirit of Service Walk-Run, under-
scoring a commitment to strengthen-
ing American civic engagement. The
event, marked by a stirring national
anthem and united by 50,000 partic-
ipants across the United States and
Canada, marks an early milestone for
America250 and inspires a collective
spirit of service.
The kickoff was joined by Con-
gresswoman Anililia Majia (serving
as the U.S. Representative for New
Jersey’s 11th congressional district)
noted “I’m truly grateful to come to-
gether in a community focused not
only on improving our own health,
but on taking meaningful action to
support the well-being of others.
By using the gifts available to us,
we can create impact not just indi-
vidually, but across our communities
and beyond.” A Tapestry of Service:
The American Story in Action While
the statistics are vast, spanning over
100 cities and decades of impact, the
true story of the Walk-Run is found
in the individual lives it touches.
BAPS Charities’ efforts are rooted
in national resilience, with members
providing relief after Hurricanes
Milton and Helene and local families ter at Morristown Medical Center
planting over 2 million trees, viewing and Overlook Medical Center. They
service as a bridge between cultural offer: Comprehensive, state-of-the-
heritage and civic duty. art treatment services, provided by
The Heart of the Walk: The board-certified physicians in com-
“Spirit of Service” was embodied by fortable, family-friendly surround-
three generations walking side by ings Integrated, holistic treatment
side. From young students in New combining traditional medicine with
York to professionals in California, complementary therapies, including
the walk served as a renewal of a nutritional counseling, music therapy,
two-century-old American promise: relaxation, guided imagery, medita-
that we stand together in service tion and yoga Coordinated, multidis-
to each other. “Seeing my children ciplinary treatment.
wave the flag at the start line made Access to clinical trials through
me realize that service is how we truly national Cooperative Oncology impacting the lives of local residents. generosity allows us to continue this
belong to this country,” said one lo- Groups. Gagnon Cardiovascular Organizers note that the Walk-Run’s important work. We are deeply grate-
cal volunteer. Institute The Gagnon Cardiovascu- growth is a testament to the power ful. I also want to emphasize the im-
Strengthening Local Partner- lar Institute at Morristown Medical of collective action, drawing diverse portance of well-being: many cancers
ships In Parsippany, approximately Center is the largest cardiac surgery communities together in support of are preventable, and early detection
400+ participants gathered at 3 En- program in New Jersey, known for its meaningful causes. “Charity means greatly improves outcomes. With the
tin Road to raise awareness for Carol advanced heart care and nationally making a difference in the lives of advances in treating cancers, we are
G. Simon Cancer Center: Patients recognized expertise in cardiology people you may never meet. Today, hopeful and proud of what we can of-
who need cancer treatment services and heart surgery. your support helps our patients; indi- fer our patients. Your health matters.”
turn to Carol G. Simon Cancer Cen- This organizations are directly viduals you may never know, yet your Continued on next page... >>

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