Belmont Lake State Park, North Babylon NY
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
🏃♂️ Cerebral Palsy Family Run/Walk 5k
Join us for our second annual 5k event to raise awareness for our Cerebral Palsy Warriors.
🧠 Understanding Cerebral Palsy
- Definition: Cerebral Palsy is a broad term that describes a range of muscle and movement disorders that can affect balance, coordination, mobility, posture, and more.
- Impact: There are more than 17 million people across the world living with cerebral palsy.
- Prevalence: Globally, cerebral palsy is a common motor disability in childhood, with a prevalence of at least 2 for every 1000 live births.
- Nature: Cerebral Palsy is a permanent, non-progressive condition. Every case of Cerebral Palsy is as unique as the person who has it.
💖 Dedication
This event is dedicated to Julianna Rose, who suffered two brain hemorrhages in utero (19 weeks and 25 weeks gestation) due to a rare blood disorder called Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia. She has been strong and fearless since she was born.
📍 Event Details
- Location: Enjoy the scenic trails of Belmont State Park in Babylon, NY.
- Participation: All are encouraged to run/walk the race alongside Julianna (who will be in her wheelchair).
- Children: Children under 15 years of age are free and do not need to register.
- Pets: Pets are allowed (on a leash as per park policy).
📅 Registration Information
- Deadline: Registration closes on Oct. 18th.
- Shirts: All participants who registered before 10/11/2024 receive a T-shirt at check-in.
- Timing: This is a self-timed fun run with a finish line clock.
- Register: For more details and to register, visit here.
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