FOX 5 DC Cares

The JDRF One Walk is happening this weekend, with FOX 5's Maureen Umeh emceeing for the second year in a row.

FOX 5's Maureen Umeh is on the National Mall this Sunday for the JDRF One Walk.

Don’t be surprised if you see someone coming down a building in Arlington tonight. It’s to fight homeless in Northern Virginia.

The next generation of fashion leaders and child models put on a big show in the District!

The next generation of fashion leaders and child models put on a big show in the District!

It’s World Parkinson’s Day and a local gym is putting in the work every day to slow the progression of the disease! FOX 5’s Claire Anderson stopped by Champion Boxing to learn about the knockout research!

It’s World Parkinson’s Day and a local gym is putting in the work every day to slow the progression of the disease! FOX 5’s Claire Anderson stopped by Champion Boxing to learn about the knockout research!

FOX 5 Cares and Claire Anderson visited Gaithersburg with the Chamber of Commerce working to add a little sweetness to networking by building a stronger community!

At just 19-months-old, Katie Gardiner was diagnosed with a form of leukemia. She and her family would spend the next three years fighting their way through treatments - all while her mom was pregnant with her third child. Katie, her mother Amy, and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Executive Director Ria Freydberg, joined us with their story.

DMV native Ryan Alam, who suffers from a rare neurodegenerative disease called MPAN, wanted to meet Chef Gordon Ramsay as part of his bucket list. So FOX 5 Cares helped coordinate a surprise meeting between the two at Ramsay's new D.C. restaurant Hell's Kitchen.

FOX 5’s Claire Anderson visited the Sasha Bruce Youthwork's expanded mission and spoke with a mother who shared dreams for her baby!

FOX 5’s Claire Anderson visited the Sasha Bruce Youthwork for more on their mission!

FOX 5 is teaming up with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for their 'Light The Night' walks, kicking off in the DMV. Rob Desir and Jennifer Delgado join us live from the first walk in Reston, VA.

FOX 5 Cares is excited to partner with 'So Others Might Eat' to raise awareness and funds through their annual Trot For Hunger. SOME communications director, Noelle Motley, joined us with more.

The start of a new school year may be an exciting time, but for many families still suffering the effects of the pandemic and now rising costs - back to school can be stressful. FOX 5 Cares is partnering with community members in Alexandria for a ‘Supplies Drive For Alive’ to help those in need!