Jamesville-Dewitt High School, Jamesville-Dewitt High School NY
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
🎉 Race Overview
Celebrate life and community as you help fund important initiatives in Liam's name, touching lives of future generations.
Please join us for a 1.22 mile walk or 3.22 mile run! The .22 is intended to bring attention to medical challenges Liam faced, as a result of missing part of chromosome #22.
Event Date: November 30, 2024
Location: Jamesville-Dewitt High School, NY
More Info: Live Like Liam Website
💰 Support and Proceeds
All proceeds raised will go directly to Live Like Liam Foundation created in memory of Liam Zoghby.
With your participation and financial support, we plan on furthering our mission in providing scholarships for students of all abilities, as well as families with children facing medical challenges.
📅 Packet Pick-Up
Race Day: Saturday, November 30th from 7:30 am
🌟 About Liam
Liam Zoghby was a true light to this world. Throughout his life he overcame many challenges and spread love and positivity to his community of friends and family.
Background: Liam was born with DiGeorge Syndrome which is a chromosomal disorder that results in poor development of several body systems.
- Health Challenges: The syndrome causes heart defects, poor immune system function, a cleft palate, and low levels of calcium in the blood.
- Surgeries: Liam was born with a defective heart valve and had to undergo three heart surgeries, numerous procedures, and hospital stays.
- Legacy: Liam passed away in January 2024 from a brain aneurysm, at the young age of 22.
- Foundation Mission: The Live Like Liam Foundation was created to provide financial support to families and caregivers during their stays.
🏫 Educational Support
Additionally, Liam was fortunate enough to attend Jamesville DeWitt High School and The InclusiveU program through Syracuse University where he was supported through his academic journey.
- Awards: The Live Like Liam foundation has created a scholarship in Liam's honor which is annually awarded to a senior at Jamesville DeWitt High School.
- Support for All: The foundation is also looking to support InclusiveU students with financial needs in order to continue their college experience.
🌅 Future Aspirations
We have strong aspirations for the future of this foundation and are looking forward to giving back to a community that gave so much to Liam.
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