Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is the fourth largest, free-standing long-term acute care hospital in the U.S. and one of only two in the nation serving both adults and children. Located in New Britain and Hartford, we operate on a not-for-profit basis. We are recognized for advanced care and rehabilitation in pulmonary care, acquired brain injury, medically complex pediatrics, neuromuscular disorders, spinal cord injury, comprehensive heart failure and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

It is our goal to raise $5,000 as a Silver Charity of the Eversource Hartford Marathon. Our marathon initiative supports Hospital for Special Care’s high quality, specialized clinical care and community-based activities, including adaptive sports, autism, ALS, pulmonary and spinal cord care, and other rehabilitation programs - helping rebuild lives every day!

There are many opportunities for our community to join Team Special Care and become a part of rebuilding lives. This includes, racing, running or walking in the marathon, half marathon, 5k and relay races; volunteering on race day; fundraising for HFSC and/or donating to our fundraiser’s campaigns. 

Race with Team Special Care:

Racers, runners and walkers can Join Team Special Care in four different races: the marathon, half marathon, 26.2 relay, and charity 5K. Register now to join Team Special Care by visiting: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=a28883db42ae31bbfdde&promoter_name=hospital-for-special-care-4&registration_type=application&pro=16998

Our goal as a Silver Charity, is to have 20 registered team members (runners/walkers/racers) by September 30th. Online registration closes on October 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Team members can pick up their packets at Hospital for Special Care on October 18th. If you would prefer to pick up your packet at the XL Center in Hartford on October 17th or 18th, please contact Liz Szymanoski at eszymanoski@hfsc.org prior to September 30th. There is no race day packet pickup.

For information on start times, parking, amenities, maps and more visit the race website: https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/eversource-hartford-marathon/#raceday

Volunteer with Team Special Care: 

Volunteers are at the heart of the Eversource Hartford Marathon – it takes more than 2,000 volunteers to support race week activities! You can become a Team Special Care volunteer by contacting Olivia Reed at oreed@hfsc.org. Our goal is to reach 20 Team Special Care volunteers by September 25^th. Team Special Care volunteers can choose between three opportunities: cheer and course monitors, baggage or packet pick-up. 

Fundraise for Team Special Care 

Racers, volunteers or anyone can register to fundraise for Hospital for Special Care. Register to create your fundraising page here: https://manage.hakuapp.com/fundraisers/new?partner=2cbcc06af369c94309ef

Interested donors can make a one-time donation by scrolling back to the top of this page and clicking Donate Today.