09/16/2026
This Sunday New York City will join cities around the world for Run for Children of Heroes โ a major international charity event supporting Ukrainian children who have lost a parent, or both parents, because of the war.
Today, the Children of Heroes Foundation supports more than 16,500 Ukrainian children. On September 20, we will run for them as part of an international event taking place in 12+ cities around the world.
Our goal is to raise โฌ40,000+ for psychological support and socialization programs for children coping with the loss of their parents.
Registration via link in bio: https://childrenheroes.nl/en/run-for-children-of-heroes-2026/
Why this matters
Emotional support is at the heart of the Fundโs work. Children and guardians receive psychological care that helps them process loss, find balance, and begin to heal.
Group activities, camps, and events also support recovery and growth by helping children feel connected and seen.
Join us in New York City
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Date: September 20, 2026
โฐ Time: 9:30 AM
๐ Distance: 3 mi (5K) / 6 mi (10K)
๐ Location: Maine Monument, Columbus Circle
๐ Contribution: from โฌ25
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Organizer: Ukrainian Running Club NYC
https://www.instagram.com/urcny/
https://childrenheroes.nl/en/run-for-children-of-heroes-2026/
Every participant will receive a special commemorative gift from Children of Heroes, including a medal and a set of stickers.
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Berlin, London, Paris, Stockholm, New York, Ottawa, Zurich and others have already confirmed their participation.
12+ cities around the world. Thousands of people running for Ukrainian children.
100% of the funds raised through the event will support the Children of Heroes Foundationโs programs for children who have lost their parents because of the war.
Not a runner? You can still join us, donate, volunteer, or simply help spread the word.
Together, we aim to raise โฌ40,000+ to make sure children living through unimaginable loss receive the psychological support, care, and community they need.
Run for Children of Heroes.
September 20. New York City. Together with cities around the world. ๐๐
