Events

June is CMV Awareness Month

Every June we draw extra attention to Congenital CMV Awareness through fundraisers, webinars, campagains and activities throughout the month.
Stay tuned to our social media channels to learn more about upcoming events throughout the month.

Events at a Glance

• June 1 - June is declared Congenital CMV Awareness Month in California
• June 10th , 1 pm - Tennessee Department of Public Health Presents - Congenital CMV: Family Stories featuring Dr. Megan Pesch - webinar
• June 13th - Strides 4 CMV Buffalo and Beaumont, TX
• June 14th - Strides 4 CMV Lake Nona, FL
• June 20th - Strides 4 CMV Running for Ruth in Kentucky and Des Moines Iowa
• June 21st - Strides 4 CMV Freeport Maine
• June 23, 7 pm EST National CMV Foundation hosts author and CMV mother Pamela Jessup Runner for a book club discussing Grief, Grit, Glory: A Mother's Extraordinary Journey From Heartbreak to Hope. 
• June 27th -  Strides 4 CMV Worldwide and local events in Virginia, Oklahoma, Michigan, South Carolina
• June 28th - Strides 4 CMV St Louis, MO

Strides 4 CMV Worldwide

This year Strides 4 CMV Worldwide Virtual 5k  will be June 27th! Your challenge is to walk, run, or roll for 5k (3.1 miles) from anywhere in the world. You can decide to create your own team or participate by yourself. If you want to host an in-person event, make it simple by choosing a route and inviting your friends and family to walk, run, or roll with you. We are looking for regional race captains, so if you wish to lead a group in your area, let us know here by sending an email. Sponsorship opportunities are available! If you are interested in sponsoring this year's event, please send us an email. 

Strides 4 CMV local events

Join other families, friends and advocates at one of our Strides 4 CMV local events hosted around the country.

• Strides 4 CMV Buffalo, NY Saturday June 13th, 2026, Hosted by Brandi Kennedy
• Strides 4 CMV Beaumont TX, Saturday June 13, 2026, Hosted by Clarissa Carter
• Strides 4 CMV Lake Nona, FL, June 14th, Hosted by Gavin Murray
• Strides 4 CMV Running for Ruth,  Owensboros, KY June 20th, 2026, Hosted by Madison Wells
• Strides 4 CMV Des Moines, Iowa June 20th, 2026, Hosted by Courtney Luna
• Strides 4 CMV Freeport, Maine, June 21st, Hosted by Kelsi Gagne
• Strides 4 CMV Birch Run Michigan, Saturday June 27, 2026, Hosted by Haley Childs
• Strides 4 CMV Oklahoma City, OK Saturday June 27, 2026, Hosted by Ellie Pryor
• Strides 4 CMV Greenville, South Carolina June 27th, Hosted by Elizabeth DeLoach
• Strides 4 CMV, Burlington, VT June 27th, Hosted by Sarah McKenzie
• Strides 4 CMV Virginia, Saturday June 27th, 2026, Hosted by Megan Becker
• Strides 4 CMV St. Louis, MO, June 28th, Hosted by Alicia Busso  

Other Events throughout the Year

CMV Children's Golf Classic
September 4th. The National CMV Foundation is honored to be part of the CMV Children’s Golf Classic in Middlefield, Connecticut, a special event bringing together families, community members, sponsors, and supporters to raise awareness and funds for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). Held in a spirit of community and hope, the golf classic supports efforts to advance congenital CMV education, screening, research, advocacy, and family support while honoring children and families impacted by cCMV. The event offers a meaningful day of golf, connection, and philanthropy in support of improving outcomes for children affected by congenital CMV.

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend
October 2-4. The National CMV Foundation is proud to participate in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, one of the nation’s premier running events, bringing together runners and supporters from across the country for a weekend of races through the scenic Twin Cities. Team National CMV Foundation will participate in a variety of races throughout the weekend to raise awareness and funds for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), the most common congenital infection and a leading cause of childhood hearing loss and developmental disabilities. Families, clinicians, advocates, and supporters will run in honor of children affected by cCMV and to support the Foundation’s mission of education, screening, research, and prevention. Email admin@nationalcmv.org if you are interested in participating in the marathon or 10k events.

Philadelphia Marathon
November 20-22.  The National CMV Foundation is excited to participate in the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, one of the nation’s most iconic running events, bringing together thousands of runners for a weekend of races through historic Philadelphia. From the marathon and half marathon to the 8K and family events, Team National CMV Foundation will run to raise awareness and funds for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), the most common congenital infection and a leading cause of childhood hearing loss and developmental disabilities. Email admin@nationalcmv.org if you are interested in participating in the 8km half marathon or marathon.

Create Your Own Fundraiser for CMV

There are so many ways to support the National CMV Foundation’s mission to educate women of childbearing age about congenital CMV. Channel your unique talents, interests, and skills into an unforgettable fundraiser.

A few other ideas to get you started…                                                      

• Start your own personal campaign by dedicating a birthday or other occasion to National CMV on Facebook or Instagram.

• Gather friends and family by hosting a giveback fundraiser. Many local bars and restaurants will partner for charities for a giveback event – you bring in the crowd and they’ll give back a portion of sales – win-win! Checkout Groupraise for a list of possible partner restaurants. 

• Get your community involved by creating your own special event, like a walk, dinner, concert, or golf tournament. You can use GoFundMe to manage donations for your event.      

Ready to get going? Check out our Fundraising Toolkit for set-up steps and resources or email us at admin@nationalcmv.org to get started!

Nonprofits that raise funds from the public must comply with charitable solicitation registration requirements at the state-level, and we're proud to share that we are in compliance. National CMV joins ranks with some of the most credible and worthy causes out there – we are registered to solicit charitable contributions in every required state.