Heroes Run

A Hero for Heroes

The Heroes Run was founded to raise funds for children’s health service at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics. Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jeremy Jones came up with the idea after a particularly difficult call for service in which a child had to be rescued from an abusive family situation, Sgt. Jones stayed on duty with the child through the night at the SCVMC Pediatric Unit. He was inspired by the compassion and expertise in which SCVMC pediatric staff cared for their patients, especially those coming from traumatic situations. He vowed to do something to help.

The next year, with the help of the Sheriff’s Determiner, Sheriff Laurie Smith, the VMC Foundation and Sgt. Jones idealism and energy, the Heroes Run was born. From the very beginning, the event was destined to be more than just another 5k. Always set for the weekend after Halloween, kids and grown-ups alike come dressed as their favorite super hero. At the event, participants are greeted by a volunteer army of every day heroes; sheriff deputies, firefighters, doctors, nurses and fire-responders, all working together so that any kid in Santa Clara County can get the health they need.

Since then, the Heroes Run has raised over $100,000 to support vital health services at SCVMC. Those funds have been used for things like new medical equipment and outfitting each pediatric hospital room with a new TV. Now in its 6th year, the Heroes Run has activities for the entire family, from the 5k run/walk to the Kids Fun Run, “Hero Dash” obstacle course, community fair, kids activities, and more! Participants can sign-up as individuals, or start a team and fundraise to maximize the good they are doing. Come join in on the fun November 3rd 2018 at the Cupertino Civic Center.