Summer Scamper Attracts Thousands, Raises Over $660K
Thank you to the nearly 3,000 Scamper-ers who walked, ran, rolled, and sprinted across the finish line on Sunday, June 23, 2024! Together, we raised over $660,000 for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and the child and maternal health programs at the Stanford School of Medicine. Since 2011, Summer Scamper has raised more than $6 million for children’s health.
It was truly an event to remember! Summer Scamper was bursting with energy as we kicked off the 5k run, walk, and wheelchair race, and then the kids’ fun run—every child received a medal! Meanwhile, the Family Festival offered a lively atmosphere with music, family-friendly activities, vendor booths, and food and drinks.
We’re grateful to our Patient Heroes: Austen, 5 months, Santa Cruz; Armaneigh, 2, Modesto; Aiden, 12, East Palo Alto; Zenaida, 12, Hollister; Max, 13, Palo Alto; and siblings Alex, 7, Kate, 7, and Matthew, 9, Portola Valley. Making the day extra special, our Patient Heroes counted down the start of the 5k and joined us on the Festival Stage.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Gardner Capital and corporate sponsors: Altamont Capital Partners, Artemis Connection, C.M. Capital Foundation, The Clement Palo Alto, The Draper Foundation, Joseph J. Albanese Inc., Niagara Cares, Perkins Coie, Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Sheraton Palo Alto, Stanford Federal Credit Union, and The Westin Palo Alto.
And as always, Scamper wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers, including athletes from the Stanford University football and women’s basketball teams.
We can’t wait to see you next year!
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of the Packard Children’s News.
