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Danielle Demarzo Foundation Gearing up for Major 5K Fundraiser on April 18

by Faran Fagen March 26, 2026

by Faran Fagen March 26, 2026 2 minutes read

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Danielle Demarzo Foundation Gearing up for Major 5K Fundraiser on April 18

Danielle with a little girl, whose family was helped by the foundation.{Courtesy}

The Danielle DeMarzo Foundation is racing into the spring with a new fundraiser to generate even more support and fun activities for the children and families it serves.

The PMI South Florida’s second annual Lace Up for the Future 5K Run/Jog/Walk at Markham Park in Sunrise on Saturday, April 18, benefits the foundation started in 2000 by Frank and Jeannie DeMarzo of Coral Springs, and their two daughters, Jennifer and Danielle.

“Life gives us the chance to continue to make a difference in the lives of special needs children and their families,” Jeannie DeMarzo said. “This race will allow us to continue making a difference. DDF is still going strong and will continue to host social activities and events as well as all of our programs through 2026.”

The primary objective of the PMI South Florida 5K Run for the Future is to raise awareness of career opportunities available to youth and to raise funds to support community initiatives that assist young individuals in their development.

The Danielle DeMarzo Foundation is a recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and activities for children with growth-related disorders and individuals with special needs. DDF is dedicated to supporting resources and activities for these children and affected individuals.

Its goal is to create parity amongst individuals with similar differences by providing access to a broad range of health, social, and educational resources through recreation, seminars, programs, and public awareness.

Jeannie DeMarzo is in middle and Frank is on left. The other folks are one of the many families they support through the foundation.

Jeannie DeMarzo is in middle and Frank is on left. They are pictured with other friends of the foundation. {courtesy}

In November, DDF distributed Thanksgiving Baskets overflowing with all the fixings for a holiday meal to all its families and others in need.

The year wrapped up in December with a Pancake Breakfast with Santa and gifts for DDF’s families and children.

For more information, visit www.DanielleDeMarzoFoundation.com and on Facebook. Use the code PMI5K2026 to receive 10 percent off registration.

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Faran Fagen

Faran Fagen, who teaches high school journalism, graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Journalism degree and from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Education. He's worked at The Palm Beach Post, SunSentinel, and MLB.com. He lives in Coral Springs with his wife and two children. Oh, and his three dogs -- who all think that they're his favorite.