Jewish Family Service’s 19th Annual Run, Roll, or Stroll crosses another finish line

JFS staff report use of our legacy has to be taught to each succeeding generation. One must give his or her all to enhance the spirit of belonging, leading, and giving back to our community. The more effort we put into these endeavors the larger reward we will receive.

Almost 400 runners, rollers, and strollers participated in Jewish Family Service of Tidewater’s 19th Annual Run, Roll, or Stroll on Sunday, May 7 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront at 31st Street Park.

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Bert and Lois Nusbaum’s* Donor Advised Fund established an unrestricted fund for Ohef Sholom and enabled their children to continue their philanthropic legacies through their own Donor Advised Funds, supporting multi-generation philanthropy. Define your legacy with a gift to endow the Jewish community so future generations have the opportunity to embrace our shared heritage and the values you hold dear.

“We could not have asked for better weather and a better turnout for our big race day,” says Anne Kramer, JFS board president.

“The board members and volunteers play an integral part every year in making Run, Roll, or Stroll a success and we are so thankful to have a board that is excited to come out and show their support,” says Brooke Rush, JFS director of development.

This year’s festivities brought fun for all ages with a balloon twister, face painter, and photo booth, as well as raffles and giveaways.

“The best part of Run, Roll, or Stroll is watching kids and their families having fun and coming together,” says Kelly Burroughs, JFS CEO. “We love seeing Team Tiger from Strelitz, who continues to be our biggest team year after year, come out laughing and in friendly competition. Some of these kids we have watched grow up – seeing them each year cross the finish line.”