Andy K. Wells Hike & Bike Trail (Behind Killeen Community Center), Killeen TX
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
🧠 Race Overview
This race is set up to bring awareness to strokes on behalf of Richard S. Lewis, Jr., who suffered a major stroke in March of 2014 and lives today as a testimony.
📊 Facts about Strokes
- Prevalence: Each year nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke.
- Frequency: A stroke happens every 40 seconds.
- Causes of Death: Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.
- Mortality Rate: Every 4 minutes someone dies from stroke.
- Preventability: Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.
- Disability: Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the U.S.
🤝 Community Involvement
Join the Unity Baptist Church and our local community as we come together to support the awareness of the risk factors, symptoms and treatment options for strokes. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Stroke Association.
📅 Event Details
Date: 2025-01-18
Location: Andy K. Wells Hike & Bike Trail (Behind Killeen Community Center), Killeen, TX
For more information and to register, visit: RS Lewis, Jr. Stroke Awareness 5K.
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