Running with Purpose: Join Us This Father’s Day Weekend

As a pediatrician, I know firsthand the vulnerability and strength of the tiniest patients – and the immense courage of their families. It’s one reason why Father’s Day – next Sunday, June 15, means so much to me: It marks GBMC’s 37th Annual Father’s Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Walk, a beloved tradition that directly supports the most vulnerable among us: the babies in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 

The NICU is a place of hope. It’s where science and compassion come together to help premature and critically ill newborns thrive. This will be my last Father’s Day 5k as President and CEO at GBMC HealthCare – this fact, coupled with my work as a pediatrician, gives this year's event a very a special place in my heart. 

By registering to walk, run, or donate, you’re helping families breathe a little easier in the most uncertain moments of their lives. 

There’s still time to sign up and show your support. Whether you participate in person on our scenic campus or virtually from wherever you are, you’ll be making a difference. 

And yes – there’s a little extra magic this year! All registrants and donors are entered into a drawing for a Disney World Family Adventure. Register (or simply make a donation) by Wednesday, June 12 at 11:59 a.m. to be eligible. 

Click here to register or donate. 

Let’s turn compassion into motion and make this Father’s Day one to remember. 

Marching Toward Equity at Baltimore Pride 

That same weekend, on Saturday, June 14, our Greater Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG) will represent GBMC in the Baltimore Pride Parade. I encourage you to walk with us. It’s more than a parade; it’s a declaration of our values. 

We care for people from every background, identity, and walk of life. Showing up for our LGBTQ+ community, both as healthcare providers and allies, is part of our vision to treat every patient the way we’d want our own loved ones treated.