Walk for Jenna's Joy
A 5k mental health awareness walk through downtown Placerville. Every dollar funds scholarships and therapy sessions for local seniors.
Saturday, April 24th, 2027. Placerville Town Hall.
Can't walk? Donate or start a fundraiser.
Where the money goes
Our goal this year is $20,000. It goes straight to local students.
- $1,000 scholarships for El Dorado Union High School District seniors
- Up to $250 towards a therapy session for each recipient
Three ways to help
Walk
Sign up, grab your friends and walk Main Street with us.
Raise
Make a page in about 2 minutes. Share your link.
Give
Every gift helps a local senior take the next step.
Seniors: apply for the scholarship
Are you a senior in the El Dorado Union High School District? Homeschool and virtual academy students count too. Write a short essay on why mental health matters.
Winners get $1,000 for college or trade school, plus up to $250 towards a therapy session.
Applications are due April 1st, 2027.
Race day
Schedule
- 8:00am: Check-in opens. Stretching and yoga too.
- 9:00am: The 5k walk starts.
- 10:30am to 1:30pm: Celebration with a light lunch, guest speakers, scholarship awards and a raffle.
We walk rain or shine.
Not walking? Come to the celebration. Grab a non-walker ticket.
Where
Placerville Town Hall, 549 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667. We start at Town Hall, walk Main Street and loop back on the El Dorado Trail.
Parking
- Placerville Parking Garage and other downtown lots: first 2 hours free.
- Placerville Station (Mosquito Rd and Clay St): free.
Please don't park at Town Hall.
Lend a hand on race day
We need help with setup, trail markers and cleanup. Most shifts are short and on the morning of the walk.
Questions? Message us on Facebook.
Jenna Sue Souza Furst Memorial Scholarship Fund. EIN 93-2430026.
