4UBen 5k Walk/Run

Event Overview

The 4UBen 5k Walk/Run will take place on June 6, 2026, at 2485 Davidsonville Rd., Gambrills, MD.

For more information, please visit the official race page: 4UBen 5k.

A Message from Benjamin's Parents

Hello Friends! We’re Kirk and Leslie Shadrick, Benjamin’s parents, and we’re truly grateful you’re here.

Benjamin Mario Shadrick is our son, and his life is the reason we serve.

The Impact of Benjamin's Life

Though Ben's life on earth was brief, his story changed us. It deepened our faith, stretched our hearts, and made us see vulnerable children in a way we never had before.

Through prayer, tears, and a lot of listening, we believe the Lord gave us a clear calling: to build an orphanage for Him.

About Casa Benjamin

We call it Casa Benjamin: a Christ-centered home in Zacatlán, Puebla, Mexico for children with special needs who are medically fragile and facing life-limiting illness.

Care for Vulnerable Children

This is about helping create a home where the most vulnerable children can receive the kind of care every human being should count on:

• Gentle caregivers: Attentive individuals who provide devoted care.
• Safe spaces: Clean and secure living environments.
• Nourishing support: Daily sustenance and assistance.
• Engagement and therapy: Meaningful activities that support development.

The Importance of Your Involvement

Many of us may never meet these children face-to-face. We may never know their names or hear their stories firsthand.

But what we do together, one step at a time, can still change the course of their lives. Your effort, presence, and generosity help make real care possible.

Thank You for Your Support

If you’re running, walking, volunteering, sponsoring, donating, or simply sharing this with a friend, thank you. Your presence matters more than you know.