Educating and advancing knowledge in the community regarding water safety for children.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 2044 Landstown Centre Way
Course: 5-mile run/walk around the Sportsplex and surrounding athletic fields
Registration: $40 (includes event T-shirt)
Register by: Friday, August 15 at 7:00 PM at RunSignup.com/BeansWayWalkRun
This is not just a race—it’s a movement. There will be vendors, bubbles, colored starch, sprinklers, music, and fun for all ages. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation supports education, advocacy, and the goal of not one more child lost to drowning.
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Bean's Way
Bean's Way Foundation was created in memory of Gabriella Ruth Bianchi, lovingly known by all as "Bean". Our mission is to educate and advance knowledge in the community regarding water safety for children and work to achieve...
NOT ONE MORE CHILD DROWNS
Drowning is the number 1 cause of death in children ages 6 months to 6 years.
Water self rescue survival classes can help give children the opportunity to survive an accidental water event that could otherwise take their life. We did not know about these classes, and will make every effort for them to be more widely advertised. Bean's Way will provide Grants to those needing assistance with the tuition for the classes
As all of the little "Beans" grow up our second mission is to develop human potential by inspiring youth to achieve their dreams. We will be providing a graduating senior female athlete with a college scholarship. Our little Bean was very active and we are certain she would have followed in her mom's footsteps somewhere in the athletic arena. This scholarship is open to females of all sports.
