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Registration is now open for The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation’s Walk to Fight Rare Diseases presented by Johnson Brunetti

The 2-mile walk is on April 26th at Quinnipiac University

Register now to join The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation in its 2025 Walk to Fight Rare Diseases presented by Johnson Brunetti. Approximately 300 walkers are expected for the fourth annual fundraising walk in memory of Connecticut’s beloved news anchor, Denise D’Ascenzo. The two-mile health walk steps off on Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. on Quinnipiac University’s Mount Carmel campus, starting at the Recreation & Wellness Center. The event will be held rain or shine, and will feature a walk, pizza truck, snacks, refreshments, children’s activities, pipes and drums players and more. WFSB-TV 3’s Kara Sundlun and WTNH-TV 8’s Dennis House will emcee the event.

“We are excited to again host this event in honor of Denise’s legacy as one of Connecticut’s longest-serving news anchor, broadcasting on Channel 3 for over 33 years and, just as importantly, as a wonderful human being,” explains Wayne Cooke, Denise’s husband and a member of The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation.”

This year, walkers can register to support The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation or one of the partner charities when they register. The partner nonprofit charities benefiting from the walk include the Galactosemia Foundation, Hope in Focus, Moyamoya Foundation, National Fragile X Foundation CT chapter, Peace Love & ACCESSibility, Project Purple, and PWS Families United.

To register, go to: www.thedenisefoundation.com. Walk-ins are welcome on event day.

Participants are encouraged to fundraise for The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation and official partner charities. Raise $200 or more and receive a complimentary walk entry! Awards will be presented to the top fundraisers. Email jody@jbsports.com to learn more about fundraising.

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