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Two runners participating in a 5K race to raise money for women battling cancer

She Slays 5K returns for its Second Year to Honor & Support Women Helping Women

After an inspiring debut last year, the She Slays 5K, presented by Pardee Hospital Foundation and Hunter Subaru, is back for its second annual event on April 26, 2025. This powerful event celebrates the strength, resilience, and fierce determination of women battling cancer while raising funds to support those fighting right here in Hendersonville, NC.

Last year, over 300 runners and walkers came together to show their support, and this year, we’re ready to make an even bigger impact! One of the most moving aspects of the event, the Memory Mile, will return—giving participants a special way to honor or remember loved ones by placing tribute signs along the course. It’s a poignant reminder of the battles fought, the victories won, and the strength of those still in the fight.

Why Participate?

This isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of courage, community, and hope. Whether you run or walk, you are a beacon of hope, a symbol of solidarity, and a source of inspiration for women facing their most challenging battles. The She Slays 5K proceeds support the Foundation’s Women Helping Women program. Designed to provide supplementary support for women who require necessary medical treatment but cannot shoulder the costs, WHW steps forward to fill this financial gap in women’s moment of greatest need.

Race Details

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Location: Start & finish at Pardee Cancer Center, Hendersonville, NC

Course: A scenic 5K through the charming neighborhoods of Hendersonville, NC

Timing & Awards: Professionally chip-timed race with awards for top finishers

Get Your She Slays 5K Race Shirt!

This year’s custom-designed race shirt is inspired by those incredible warriors who rise and fight every single day. It’s a reminder that every step forward is a victory. Participants who register by midnight on Sunday, March 30th, will receive a FREE commemorative race shirt. After this date, shirts will be available in limited sizes and quantities for $20.

Whether you’re racing for a loved one, showing support for the cause, or simply looking to be part of an inspiring community event, the She Slays 5K is a race with heart and purpose.

For sponsorship opportunities or volunteer inquiries, please contact iDaph Events at [email protected]

Andrew Schmidt

Andrew Schmidt joined Pardee Hospital Foundation in November 2023 as a Donor Engagement Officer. Andrew began his career in fundraising at his alma mater, Sewanee: The University of the South, as an assistant director in charge of reunions and volunteers, working on milestone giving campaigns as well as alumni engagement and stewardship events. Andrew holds a BA in Philosophy from Sewanee and recently earned a MA in Applied Arts & Sciences from the Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Andrew previously served the Henderson Country community as an Advancement Analyst at nearby Kanuga Conference Center, where he was responsible for donor database administration, prospect research, and raising funds in support of a $15M capital campaign centered on a comprehensive renovation of the then-47-year-old Kanuga Lake Inn. Andrew looks forward to helping advance the mission of UNC Health and Pardee Hospital Foundation across the Western North Carolina region, and particularly in Transylvania County. When he’s not out and about visiting with donors, you can usually find Andrew scampering around DuPont and Pisgah with his wife, Sara, preschool-age son, Arthur, and new-born son, Rhodes.