The Tekau's Heart Memorial Foundation Origin Story
We are pleased to announce we will be hosting The Tekau’s Heart 5K Run/ 1M Walk for 2025 on Saturday, September 13th across the Woodrow Wilson Park Trail, National Harbor.
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Running Registration: Visit our Event Page!
THE TEKAU'S HEART MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
The Tekau's Heart Memorial Foundation, Inc. is a charitable, non-profit 501(c)3 organization that was founded in memory of our daughter and sister, Tekau Turiya Rasayon. Tekau passed away suddenly in 2012 of an Anomalous Coronary Artery (ACA), a little known heart condition. She was 17 years old.
OUR MISSION
Is to raise awareness about heart health and heart conditions, especially ACAs in teens and young adults. In addition to raising awareness about heart health and ACAs; we provide a memorial scholarship in Tekau’s name to a graduating high school senior to assist with their college and university expenses.
ACCOMPLISHED
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2024 Awarded two $500 Scholarships
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2024 Official 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk
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2023 Awarded two $500 Scholarships
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2023 Official 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk
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2022 Awarded four $500 Scholarships
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2021 awarded two $500 College Scholarships
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2020 awarded two $650 College Scholarships
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2019 Officially Registered as a 501c3,
Non-Profit Organization
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Featured in The Baltimore Times
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Featured on the PGCTV
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Presented to the Prince George's County High Schools'
Athletic Directors
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2015 RAISED $1,100 College Scholarship
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2014 RAISED $1,100 College Scholarship
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2015 Held 2nd Fun 5KRun/ Walk
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2014 Held 1st Fun 5KRun/ Walk
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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September 13, 2025
Official 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
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PAST EVENTS
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Woodrow Wilson Park Trail,
National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
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June, 2024
Announced 2024 Scholarship Awards
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Saturday, September 16, 2023
Woodrow Wilson Park Trail,
National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
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August 31, 2023
Prince George's Council Member Jolene Ivey's Community Event
Kentland Community Center, Landover, MD
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June 2023
Announced 2023 Scholarship Awards
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Saturday, May 6, 2023
Armed Forces and Veterans 5K Race
Woodrow Wilson Park Trail,National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
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Saturday, February 25, 2023
M-NCPPC Black History Month
Family Day
Sports & Learning Complex
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August, 2022
Virtual Scholarship Awards Presentation
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Saturday, June 18, 2022
Juneteenth Celebrations
Watkins Park, Upper Marlboro MD
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Saturday, September 25, 2021Prince George's County District 9Wellness Expo
August, 2021
Virtual Scholarship Awards Presentation
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Saturday, August 21, 2021
FREE Blood Pressure Testing!
at Anytime Fitness in Clinton, MD 20735.
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June, 2020
Virtual Scholarship Awards Presentation
February 28, 2020
Virginia Black History Month Association's Black Family Health Fair at the Mark Hilton Hotel in Alexandria, VA.
JANUARY 18 & 19th, 2020
NBC4 Health & Fitness EXPO
Washington Convention Center
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September 28, 2019, Multicultural Festival & Health Fair at the Mount Rainier Nature Center
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June 15, 2019, Juneteenth Celebration at Watkins Regional Park
May 30, 2015 2nd 5KRun/ Walk
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May 31, 2014 1st 5KRun/ Walk
OUR PURPOSE
Prior to receiving our 501(c)3 designation, in 2014 and 2015 we held two community 5K fun walk/runs at Tekau’s school, Surrattsville High School, Prince George’s County, Maryland. With the help of local sponsors and community donors, we raised $1,100 scholarships each year for accepted college candidates.
We will host our annual 5KRun/1Mile Walk on September 13, 2025 at Woodrow Wilson Trail, Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Oxon Hill, MD. to carry on our mission; and to raise funds for a memorial scholarship in Tekau’s name.
DONATIONS
Proceeds go towards the Tekau's Heart Memorial Scholarship, expanding our mission to raise awareness about heart health and heart conditions, providing support in funding our annual
5K Run/1Mile Walk.
PREVIOUS SPONSORS
DR. DEANNA MOODY
WHITE PLAINS FAMILY DENTISTRY
Felicia Everette Blake
Insurance State
Farm Agency, Inc.
CSL Tax
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