Bonita Stanton

The Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K is returning to raise scholarship funds for the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in New Jersey. The run honors Stanton, the school's founding dean, and supports students pursuing medical careers. Organizers with Hackensack Meridian Health announced the event's return as part of efforts to continue her legacy and ease the financial burden on future physicians.

The Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K is returning to raise money for student scholarships at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. The run honors Stanton, a physician and former leader associated with the school, and its proceeds support aspiring medical students. No further details about the date, location or participation figures have been released in the announcement.