Matthew Fishman Scholarship Fund 5K
Sunday April 6, 2025
Lace up your running shoes and join us for a scenic 5K run/walk along the Charles River at Boston’s Herter Park. Organized by Alpha Kappa Sigma, and produced by RACE Cancer Foundation, this fundraiser event honors the legacy of Matt Fishman, a '21 NEU grad and beloved musician, composer, and AKS alumni whose passion for music and unwavering spirit touched so many lives. All proceeds from the event support the Matt Fishman Scholarship, which helps high school students pursuing music—whether as performers or composers—who've been impacted by cancer or other medical hardships, personally or through a family member.
Come run, walk, or cheer in support of future musicians and the resilience that Matt embodied. Sign up today and make a difference! The first 100 entrants get a free commemorative tshirt.
EVENT DETAILS:
The event takes place at the DCR's Herter Park in Boston. The course is a flat, fast, and scenic 3.11 miles along the Charles River.
Location:
Herter Park/Artesani Playground, 1275 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA
Course:
View the interactive course map here.
Schedule:
9:30 am – Registration & number pick-up opens
10:30 am – Registration & number pick-up closes
11:00 am – 5K race begins
11:02 am – 5K walk begins
12:15 pm – Awards ceremony
Public Transportation:
Harvard Square Station is a 1 mile walk The 70, 70a, and 86 bus will drop you a .1 mile walk at Western Ave & Everett St.
Parking:
There’s a large parking area (lot #4) at 1275 Soldiers Field Road – the dog-leg for Everett Street which is adjacent to the start/finish area.
Matthew Fishman
June 8, 1999 - August 22, 2024
After an almost two-year battle with a Glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer,
Matt passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 22, 2024
Viewing
Sunday August 25, 2024
Visitation: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Nevsky Yablokoff Memorial Chapels
1700 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn NY 11230
Funeral Service followed by Burial
Monday August 26, 2024
Funeral: 12:30PM / Burial: 2:30PM
Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin and St. Sergius
14 Alvin St., Glen Cove NY 11542 / Roselyn Cemetery, Greenvale, NY 11548
In lieu of flowers, Matt's family requests donations be made to support the Matt Fishman Scholarship. Matt's scholarship supports students pursuing music, either as a performer or composer, whose lives have been impacted by cancer or another medical hardship.
Please donate online via the button above, or mail a check, payable to RACE Cancer Foundation, to:
RACE Cancer Foundation
Matt Fishman Scholarship Fund
45 Prospect Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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