Kelsey Charity Run
Making a Difference Since '96
Our 29 Years of History
The Kelsey Charity Run, Inc (a 501(c)(3) charitable organization) was organized to raise funds to help pay the extraordinary medical expenses not covered by health insurance for children and their families fighting cancer and other life threatening diseases.
The Kelsey Fund was originally organized by the Lincoln Hose Company No. 4, of the Somerville Fire Department in May 1996. Retired Bridgewater Police Chief Richard Voorhees and friends organized the “Ride for Kelsey” as a fund raiser for the Kelsey Fund.
Over the last 25 years, the Kelsey Charity Run has raised over 1 million dollars, including generous donations from corporations, charitable organizations and the public. In addition the Kelsey Charity Run has earned a very rare endorsement from New Jersey Motorcycle Events.
One hundred percent of the net proceeds goes to children and their families to help fight Cancer and other life threatening diseases. The Kelsey Charity Run, Inc. also supports the Somerset County Food Bank, The Santa Toy Run, and many other local community charities.
About Kelsey
Kelsey Kirchner, at age 2, was diagnosed with a rare form of central nervous system cancer called Neuroblastoma. At the time of her diagnosis, Kelsey’s prognosis was poor and her chances of survival were slim. After years of experimental treatments at Memorial Sloane-Kettering in New York City, Kelsey was finally diagnosed as cancer-free.
Kelsey still makes regular visits to Memorial Sloan-Kettering in NYC for check ups and treatments. As Kelsey and her family’s needs lessened, the KCR reached out to other families in the area fighting Cancer and other life threatening diseases.
Kelsey Kirchner
Trustees
The Kelsey Charity Run is a 100% Volunteer Organization.
Jim Cookingham
President
Vice President
Andy Silva
Rob Hanlon
Treasurer
Lora Williams
Secretary
Mark Nipps
Trustee
Trustee
Randi Tollery
Debby Wagner
Trustee
Bill Olson
Trustee
John Olson
Trustee
Steph Olson
Trustee
Rich Ludwig
Trustee
Trustee
Kelsey Charity Run
Sept 8, 2024
KCR Winter Break Party
Question
Am I able to donate by mail, if I do not want to donate online?
Yes, by mailing donations to:
Kelsey Charity Run, Inc.,
PO Box 8015, Bridgewater, NJ, United States, 08807
Or give us a call at (908) 252 - 4545.
Question
What is a 501(c)(3) charity?
A 501(c)(3) charity is a public nonprofit organization and receives contributions from individuals, corporations, and private foundations. As such, all contributions to the Kelsey Charity Run are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Get In Touch
Further questions? Just send us an email, we would love to hear from you!
PO Box 8015
Bridgewater, NJ
United States, 08807
908-252-4545