Brooklyn Rose Strong 5K 2026 — Saint Cloud, FL

3rd Annual BrooklynRoseStrong 5K Walk/Run Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026 , at the St. Cloud Lakefront in St. Cloud , Florida , for the 3rd Annual BrooklynRoseStrong 5K Family Fun Walk/Run. This special community event is held in loving memory of Brooklyn Rose Medina , a local DIPG warrior whose courage and strength continue to inspire our mission. Proceeds from the BrooklynRoseStrong 5K benefit Brooklyn’s Petals of Hope Foundation , which provides direct financial assistance to families facing diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma/diffuse midline glioma (DIPG/DMG), the most lethal form of pediatric cancer. The first 300 registered participants will receive: An official BrooklynRoseStrong race-day T-shirt A finisher medal Helping Families Through Their Darkest Times When a child is seriously ill, families often face overwhelming emotional and financial burdens. Parents may need to miss work, travel long distances for treatment, maintain their household expenses, and make impossible decisions during the most difficult time of their lives. Brooklyn’s Petals of Hope Foundation helps ease those burdens by assisting families with needs such as: Transportation expenses to and from treatment centers Monthly mortgage payments Utility bills Bereavement support Funeral expenses for families who have lost a child Every registration, donation, sponsorship, and fundraising effort helps the foundation provide meaningful support when families need it most. More Than a Race The BrooklynRoseStrong 5K is a morning of remembrance, hope, community, and purpose. Runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Whether you are racing for a personal-best time, walking with your family, participating in memory of a loved one, or standing beside a family affected by DIPG/DMG or childhood cancer, every step makes a difference. The event will include: A family-friendly 5K walk/run A special Kids Dash Awards for the top male and female finishers An award for the Largest Team An award for the Most Spirited Team Recognition for the Top Individual Fundraiser Recognition for the Top Team Fundraiser Create a Team and Multiply Your Impact Families, businesses, schools, churches, sports teams, civic organizations, and groups of friends are encouraged to participate together. Create a team, invite others to join, wear your team colors, and bring your spirit on race morning. Participants may also register as individual or team fundraisers to help Brooklyn’s Petals of Hope Foundation reach even more families. Let’s Carry Brooklyn’s Legacy Forward September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Together, we can honor Brooklyn’s memory, raise awareness, and offer hope and practical assistance to families navigating unimaginable circumstances. Register today, create a team, become a fundraiser, or make a donation. Every registration helps a family feel less alone. Every donation helps relieve a financial burden. Every step carries Brooklyn’s legacy forward. Let’s use our steps to give families hope.