EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Save the date! The Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics 5K is set to take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event will once again raise funds for The Tomorrow Fund in memory of Dr. Mark Palumbo, a renowned University Orthopedics spine surgeon who passed away in 2019.
There are several ways you can get involved in this worthwhile event.
- Register for the Event »
- Become an Event Sponsor »
- Start a Fundraising Team »
- Donate Directly to The Tomorrow Fund »
The Tomorrow Fund provides financial and emotional support to families of children being treated for cancer at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. It helps cover bigger expenses like housing, utilities, and travel expenses, while also paying for smaller costs like hospital parking or babysitters. The Fund also provides support programs and scholarship opportunities, and will cover funeral expenses for children who lose their courageous battle.
The Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics 5K has raised more than $222,000 for The Tomorrow Fund since 2021.
Watch the videos below to learn more about the 5K and the children and families it helps.
About Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics 5K
The Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics 5K is named in honor of Dr. Mark Palumbo, a renowned spine surgeon who passed away in September 2019. He was not only a beloved member of the University Orthopedics family, but he was also a highly regarded pillar of the community.
The 5K raises money for The Tomorrow Fund, a non-profit organization that provides financial and emotional support for children being treated for cancer at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, as well as their families. The Palumbo family has supported The Tomorrow Fund and held active roles with the Providence, RI-based charity for many years.