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The Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics 5K is named in honor of Dr. Mark Palumbo, a renowned University Orthopedics spine surgeon who passed away in 2019. In addition to being a highly regarded doctor, he was also extremely active in the community. The Palumbo family has supported The Tomorrow Fund and held active roles with the Providence, RI-based charity for many years.
“The Tomorrow Fund was a charity Dr. Palumbo enjoyed giving to and raising money for, and for us to continue his legacy of generosity after his passing has been a real honor for all of us at University Orthopedics," said Dr. Alan Daniels, spine surgeon and chief of The Center for Spine Health at University Orthopedics.
Anne Palumbo, Dr. Palumbo’s wife, takes an active role in planning the event along with her daughter, Kristen Palumbo, a physician assistant at UOI, and son Mark Palumbo Jr., a marketing outreach manager with UOI. From Gray Matter Marketing, which handled race-day operations, to local businesses and organizations that made monetary and raffle donations, University Orthopedics’ partners were once again vital to the success of this event.
"The sponsors and the participants who participate each year are helping us keep Mark's memory alive, but more importantly, they are supporting our community and children who are sick," said Mark's wife, Anne Palumbo. "This year was a big success. We'll be back next year, and it will be even bigger and better."
2024 Mark Palumbo University Orthopedics 5K Recap
Hundreds of people turned out in East Providence, Rhode Island to participate in the 2024 Mark Palumbo University Orthopedics 5K. The annual race is in memory of late spine surgeon Mark Palumbo. Proceeds from the event benefit The Tomorrow Fund, which supports children being treated for cancer at Hasbro Children's Hospital and their families.
Breaking Another Record, Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics 5K Raises $52K for The Tomorrow Fund
From left to right: Lisa Abbenante, Tomorrow Fund executive director; Kristen Palumbo, Dr. Palumbo’s daughter and UOI Physician Assistant; Mark Palumbo, Jr., Dr. Palumbo’s son and UOI Marketing Outreach Manager; Anne Palumbo, Dr. Palumbo’s wife; Dr. Alan Daniels, Chief of The Center for Spine Health at University Orthopedics; Jessica Goss, UOI Staff Accountant; Chris Falzone, Tomorrow Fund Board of Directors Member, Father of two cancer survivors
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — University Orthopedics and family members of late spine surgeon Mark Palumbo gathered at the practice’s Kettle Point location in East Providence this week to present The Tomorrow Fund with a check for $52,000 - proceeds raised during the 2023 running of the Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics 5K.
Hundreds of people braved the rainy weather for the September 24 event along the East Bay Pike Path. The 5K - which is sponsored by dozens of local businesses and organizations - is in its fourth year and has benefited The Tomorrow Fund the last three, raising nearly $140,000 total for the charity.
5K Check Presentation
Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics 5K Raises $40K for The Tomorrow Fund
Proceeds from 2021 Event to Benefit Children with Cancer and their families
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Weeks after the successful running of the Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics 5K, University Orthopedics presented a check for $40,000 to The Tomorrow Fund, a non-profit that provides financial and emotional support for children with cancer and their families.
“It's astounding. $40,000 is a tremendous amount of money in general and to raise that much with just one event is just amazing,” said Lisa Abbenante, executive director of The Tomorrow Fund. “Having a fundraiser of this magnitude really makes a tremendous amount of difference in making sure our programs continue in a forward motion."
From left to right: Mandy Malo; Jessica Goss; Kristen Palumbo, Dr. Palumbo’s daughter and UOI Physician Assistant; Anne Palumbo, Dr. Palumbo’s wife; Dr. Phillip Lucas, University Orthopedics Surgeon; Chris Falzone; Lisa Abbenante, Tomorrow Fund executive director; Dr. Aristides Cruz, University Orthopedics surgeon; Dr. Alan Daniels, University Orthopedics surgeon.
The September 19 event along the picturesque East Bay Bike Path was the second running of University Orthopedics’ 5K and the first since the race was renamed in honor of Dr. Mark Palumbo, a renowned University Orthopedics spine surgeon who passed away in 2019. In addition to being a highly regarded doctor, he was also extremely active in the community. The Palumbo family has supported The Tomorrow Fund and held active roles with the Providence, RI-based charity for many years.
"Everyone who showed up for the race was there for a purpose. Whether that purpose was to honor Mark or to support an organization that is so passionate about helping kids with cancer and their families, we are thankful for all who contributed,” said Anne Palumbo, Dr. Palumbo’s wife. “Mark had a great deal of respect for The Tomorrow Fund. As a family, we are grateful for University Orthopedics to host this event and keep Mark's legacy going.”
Funded entirely by the generosity of donors, The Tomorrow Fund provides vital support for children with cancer and their families - from parking fees to housing and travel assistance. The organization’s ultimate goal is to make a frightening and traumatic experience a little less daunting for all members of the family.
From Gray Matter Marketing, which handled race-day operations, to local businesses and organizations which made monetary and raffle donations, University Orthopedics’ partners were vital to the success of this year’s race.
“It is part of University Orthopedics’ mission to give back to our community and it’s truly humbling to see hundreds of people help us fulfill that mission,” said University Orthopedics President Dr. Edward Akelman. “This event was a huge success thanks to our dozens of partners who stepped up in not only helping us honor our late colleague, whom we profoundly miss, but also helping The Tomorrow Fund carry out its mission of helping children with cancer and their families,”
About the Race
More than 300 people took part in the Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics 5K, which started at UOI’s Kettle Point campus in East Providence and continued along the East Bay Bike Path with beautiful waterside views of the Providence skyline. John Schilkowsky won the men’s race and Andrea Gregory won the women’s race. Their names will be placed on a plaque that was dedicated in Dr. Palumbo’s name prior to the start of the race.
Recap of 2019 Inaugural Race
University Orthopedics in Providence, Rhode Island, is a regional referral center for patients with back and neck pain, joint pain, sports medicine problems, shoulder pain, hand problems, hip and knee pain, and foot and ankle injury. University Orthopedics utilizes fellowship-trained, sub-specialized physicians to treat a variety of orthopedic problems.
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