Name: Coastal Walk & 5K
Start: 2026-10-17T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-17T11:00:00+00:00
Location: Assateague State Park

Thank you for joining us!

Rain and wind couldn’t dampen the spirit of giving at Coastal Hospice’s 4th Annual Coastal Walk & 5K Run, held in October at beautiful Assateague State Park. Although blustery weather kept many registered participants at home, about 40 determined walkers and runners braved the elements to support a meaningful cause, raising more than $18,000 for Coastal Hospice patient care.

Presented by Robert Purcell of Beachwood, Inc. Custom Builders, and sponsored by Assateague State Park and Maryland Park Services, the event brought together dedicated community members who refused to let the weather stand in the way of making a difference. Participants enjoyed the coast’s unique beauty, with family, friends, and four-legged companions joining the effort.

All participants received a Dri-FIT short-sleeve shirt and medals. On a day when Mother Nature presented an extra challenge, however, everyone who showed up was a winner, demonstrating the commitment and generosity that make our community so special.

The more than $18,000 raised will help Coastal Hospice provide compassionate, dignified care to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses, regardless of their ability to pay.

Coastal Hospice extends heartfelt thanks to Robert Purcell, sponsors, the participants who braved the weather, and the dedicated volunteers and staff who made the event possible. Despite a smaller-than-anticipated turnout, this year’s Coastal Walk & 5K Run made a tremendous impact, proving that even on the stormiest days, our community continues to show up for its neighbors.

Photo credit: Penny Sperry and Shayna Boyer.

Since 1980, Coastal Hospice has provided compassionate comfort and care to residents of Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. As a nonprofit organization, we put our patients and families first, and we never turn anyone away due to inability to pay. We serve patients wherever they call home, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, Coastal Hospice at the Lake, and the Macky & Pam Stansell House. For more than 45 years, it has been our honor to deliver high-quality, dignified care throughout Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.

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