Local Woman Urges Participation in Run to Victory to Support Kids at Victory Junction
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (Aug. 19, 2025) – Victory Junction will host its annual Run to Victory on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 a.m. on the camp’s grounds, inviting runners, walkers, rollers, and strollers to help fuel life-changing camp experiences for children living with complex medical and physical needs.
For local participant Cindi Heafner, the event is more than a race – it’s a way to provide life-changing experiences to children. Last year, Heafner, who is from Monroe, set a fundraising goal of $5,000 when she signed up for her first Run to Victory. The response from friends and supporters was immediate. Within weeks, she surpassed her goal, doubled it, and ultimately raised $15,000 to help send kids to camp.
With a mix of walking and running, Heafner also crossed a 5K finish line for the first time. “It was a personal goal as well as a goal for camp,” she said. “I just remember tooting my own horn for a moment that I made it.”
This year, Heafner, will be back on the course and is encouraging others to join her. “You don’t have to be a runner to make a difference,” she said. “You can walk part of it. You’ve got one hour in your life to donate to this camp. That’s all it takes to do a 5K. It’s a wonderful feeling to give to Camp.”
Heafner has also witnessed firsthand the joy that Victory Junction brings to children and families. “There are so many children that need this. The doctors, the nurses, the staff, the volunteers—everybody is wonderful with these kids. This is the best thing that’s ever happened to them,” she said.
Event Details
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- Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at 7:30 a.m.
- Location: Victory Junction, Randleman, N.C.
- Distances: 5K ($35 registration) and Fun Run ($25 registration)
- Perks: Event t-shirt and goodie bag for all participants
- Awards: Top three overall finishers and top two in each age group
Participants can register by visiting www.VictoryJunction.org/RTV. Proceeds will support Victory Junction’s year-round programming, which provides medically safe, confidence-building adventures – always at no cost to families.
Want to get hyped? Watch the Run to Victory promo video here.
Special thanks to the 2025 Run to Victory’s sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
DES Solutions
Checkered Flag Sponsors
Cone Health
Arch MI
Green For Life
Victory Lane Sponsors
Vizo Financial
Pinnacle Financial Partners
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Region 3 District Civitan International
Walmart
Green Flag Sponsors
TForce Freight
Zaxbys
Gift In-Kind Sponsors
Krispy Kreme
Panera Bread
Beane Signs
Biscuitville
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About Victory Junction
Victory Junction is a year-round camp for children living with complex medical and physical conditions. Founded by Kyle Petty and family in honor of his son Adam, Victory Junction provides life-changing experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering in a medically safe environment – always free of charge, thanks to the generosity of donors and corporate partners. Victory Junction programming is designed to build confidence and foster independence, helping children, families, and caregivers find belonging and build skills that fuel their journeys far beyond Camp. In addition to onsite sessions, Victory Junction’s outREACH program delivers Camp experiences to children in hospitals, clinics, and community partner sites throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. Since opening in 2004, Victory Junction has provided more than 139,000 experiences to children from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and four countries. Victory Junction is a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, founded by Paul Newman, and is accredited by the American Camp Association. To learn more, please visit victoryjunction.org.
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Media Contact:
Michael Cottingham
Chief Marketing Officer
Victory Junction
Office: 336.495.2070
Email: mcottingham@victoryjunction.org
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