Miles for Matheny - "A World of Caring"
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Miles for Matheny - "A World of Caring"
Miles for Matheny – “A World of Caring”
Abundant Care and Community for All at Annual Celebration
April 24th, 2025 - Peapack, NJ – The Matheny School and Hospital’s signature event and largest annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 7th. Matheny students, residents, staff, and surrounding community members eagerly anticipate this annual celebration as an uplifting opportunity for people with different abilities to interact in an environment of welcome, inclusivity, and accessibility for all.
In a lovely stroke of serendipity, June 7th is also the date of World Caring Day 2025, a global initiative to recognize and celebrate the importance of caring for others. “Matheny is powered by caregivers – both family and staff,” says Aimee Hunnewell, Chief Development Officer. “Just like World Caring Day, we hope that Miles for Matheny is an event that encourages acts of kindness and compassion and values care in all its forms.”
This year’s Miles for Matheny celebration will take place on Matheny’s hilltop campus in Peapack. Running and walking enthusiasts can enjoy the Trail Run/Walk, sponsored by the Lavine Family. Participants will enjoy a special trail through Matheny’s property and part of the scenic and historic Blairsden estate. Children ages 3 – 13 have their own race – the Porzio Kids Fun Run and Obstacle Course. The Lu Huggins Wheelchair Walk, sponsored by the Gordon Family, is a beloved event staple and a classic element of Miles for Matheny. Matheny residents, joined by families, friends, staff, and guests, wheel along a special route through the campus. Guests can opt to be part of the Walk by pushing a wheelchair user, or choose to cheer on the walkers and rollers along the route as a show of support and community celebration.
Cyclists can also be part of the celebration thanks to a partnership with Morris Area Freewheelers and the Revolutionary Ramble, a premier New Jersey cycling event that also takes place on June 7th. Ride in the Ramble for Team Matheny, and the proceeds of your ride will benefit students and residents. When registering, be sure to select “Yes” under “Are you riding with Team Matheny?”
On the Peapack campus, Miles for Matheny 2025 features plenty of fun for the whole family. Thanks to Entertainment Sponsors Peapack Private, the Golub Family, and HJP Financial, guests can enjoy live music, carnival games, a petting zoo, a bounce house, and more. A variety of treats will be available, including the Friends of Matheny Breakfast of Champions, a BBQ lunch sponsored by the GoodWill Foundation, food trucks sponsored by C-K Control Temp, and additional treats donated by Wakefern/ShopRite.
Registration/check-in opens at 9 am. The Trail Run/Walk starts at 9:30 am and Entertainment begins at 10 am. The Kids Fun Run starts at 11 am and the high point of the event - the Lu Huggins Wheelchair Walk – begins at 11:30 am.
Matheny is deeply grateful for the more than 30 generous Miles for Matheny sponsors this year. These include corporate partners and community organizations along with many families and local/regional businesses. All sponsors can be found on the event website matheny.org/miles-for-matheny-2025. Major sponsors include Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., Pfizer, and Patrick’s Pals, as well as the Danny Ambroziak Family, Partlow Insurance, the Caniano Family, Innovative Benefit Planning, and JAG Physical Therapy. We thank all of our partners for this wonderful day of great fun, fitness, and food.
Visit matheny.org/miles-for-matheny-2025 to register for an event, create a fundraising team, or make a donation. For more information, email development@matheny.org.
About Matheny - Matheny’s mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and is headquartered in Somerset County. It was founded in 1946 after Walter and Marguerite Matheny’s son, Chuck, was born with cerebral palsy (CP) into a world ill equipped to care for children with special needs. Matheny is comprised of a fully accredited special hospital, five community group homes, an adult day center, a non-profit private special school, a fine arts program, and outpatient clinics serving the community. Matheny patients have a diverse range of medical conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Lesch-Nyhan Disease (LND), and a wide range of rare diseases. To learn more about Matheny, visit us at http://www.matheny.org or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram: @mathenymedical.
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