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Cleveland, OH - Don't Run Alone 5K

Team participating in Don’t Run Alone 5K Run & Walk 2024

Captained by Kathleen Fetko

Join us on Mental Health Awareness Day for ZPF's Don't Run Alone 5K!

Zac's Vision is Our Mission

Welcome to our team fundraising page for the Don't Run Alone 5K, benefiting The Zac Plantz Foundation.

We're proud to come together as a team, embodying the event's core message: when it comes to mental health and supporting our community, none of us runs alone.

Zac's Legacy: A Friend to All

Zac Plantz was an extraordinary individual who touched countless lives with his boundless kindness and unwavering commitment to helping others. Known as a friend to everyone he met, Zac's passion for faith-based education, health & wellness, and leadership initiatives continues to inspire us all.

Our Team Mission

We're uniting to amplify Zac's impact and honor his memory. This event is our opportunity to:

  • Raise funds enabling the Zac Plantz Foundation to support causes Zac championed
  • Promote mental health awareness and the importance of community support
  • Embody the spirit of togetherness that Zac exemplified in his life

The Zac Plantz Foundation: Continuing the Journey

Through our collective efforts, we support the Foundation's mission to:

  • Fund grants for impactful organizations like Movember and Athletes For Hope
  • Nurture tomorrow's leaders through academic, social, and spiritual growth opportunities
  • Provide scholarships making Catholic education accessible to deserving students

Why Your Support Matters

Every contribution creates a ripple effect of positive change. By supporting our team, you're not just donating to a cause – you're empowering young men and women to establish inspiring legacies of their own, just as Zac's has inspired so many of us.

How You Can Help

  • Join Our Team: Run or walk with us on October 10 (Mental Health Awareness Day). We will be taking off at 5pm from Emerald Necklace Marina and running the through the Cleveland Metroparks Valley.
  • Donate: Every dollar counts and is deeply appreciated
  • Share: Spread the word about our team's efforts on social media & among your network

Together, We Make a Bigger Impact

Our team goal goes beyond crossing a finish line – it's about making a lasting difference in people's lives. By running as a team, we show that no one needs to face life's challenges alone.

Thank you for supporting us. Together, we're putting a little more good into the world and keeping Zac's vision alive.

#DontRunAlone5K @ZacPlantzFoundation

Team Members 4

Contributions 10

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On November 26, 2020, a foundation rose from the ashes of the tragic passing of Zachary Jacob Plantz.

In his short time on Earth, Zac made an indelible mark as a son, brother, mentor, friend, and, above all, a shepherd. He was a natural leader, not because he took up the mantle from the front, but because he gathered people who risked being left behind and carried them with him.

Many people were cared for and inspired by Zac, and we continue to draw on his strength and love to fulfill our own potential. The Zac Plantz Foundation is devoted to solidifying his memory through Zac’s greatest life passions: faith-based education, leadership & service, and health & wellness.

Zac shepherded a huge, diverse flock, and by taking up his mantle, we will continue to honor his memory through our care for others.