Freedom Park, Liberty NC
Saturday, March 15th, 2025
🌟 4th Annual Run with Lily 5K & Kids Super Hero Run
🕊️ Lily's Legacy
- Inspiration: Lily Butler's legacy transcends her time at Providence Grove High School. An academic standout and a talented distance runner, Lily inspired her teammates with her passion and determination.
- Character: Her character was marked by selflessness and humility, and she believed in the power of kindness and attentive listening. Lily's loving spirit touched everyone she encountered.
💔 Purpose of the Event
- Tragic Loss: Tragically, Lily lost her battle with an eating disorder at the age of seventeen.
- Awareness: In her honor, her family and friends established this annual run/walk event to raise awareness about the critical need for mental health support surrounding us today.
- Support: The funds raised from this event directly contribute to The Oaks Therapeutic Community's mission, partnering with people to find worth & wellness.
🏃♂️ Join the Movement
- Ongoing Support: Joining the "Run with Lily" is more than just participating in a one-day event: it's about fostering ongoing support and encouragement within our communities.
- Team Spirit: In the 2025 edition, we invite you to form teams, train together, and inspire others in your offices, schools, churches, and communities to do the same!
- Virtual Race: With the introduction of our virtual race in 2025, the possibilities are endless!
🦸♂️ Kids Superhero Run
- New Event: We're thrilled to announce our first annual Kids Superhero Run!
- Costumes: Kids and adults alike can come in their superhero costumes and join us for a fun-filled morning of camaraderie and creativity.
- Unity: Lily would have been overjoyed to see participants of all ages embracing the spirit of unity and imagination.
📺 Last Year's Impact
- See the Impact: To catch a glimpse of the impact of last year's race, you can view the Fox 8 Buckley Report HERE.
🎉 Join Us!
- Honor Lily: Don't miss this opportunity to honor Lily's memory, support mental health awareness, and participate in a memorable community event.
- Sign Up: Sign up now and be a part of something truly extraordinary!
💖 Lily's Message
You can be anything, be kind. - Lily Butler
Starting Line Map
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