The Thankful 5k

The Thankful 5K was a loving tribute started by Casey’s roommate on her Semester at Sea voyage. As the story goes, all of the college students on the ship were given a piece of paper on the first night of the voyage to describe their feelings. Casey colorfully wrote THANKFUL, framed the piece and hung it by her bed throughout the voyage. Casey was aware of what she had been given in life and she always shared her gifts, education and skills with others. Thus, the birth of the Thankful movement.

The Thankful 5K is held on the UVA campus every fall, brings together the Charlottesville community as well as Casey’s friends and family from all over the country. It is a treasured day of laughter, running, walking and reconnecting with old friends.