192 MGM National Ave, M-NCPPC Police Substation, Oxon Hill MD
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
🏃♀️ Race Overview
- Event: Tekau's Heart Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
- Date: September 13, 2025
- Location: 192 MGM National Ave, M-NCPPC Police Substation, Oxon Hill, MD
- Certification: This is a USATF Certified Course. Please refer to the course map below for additional details.
❤️ About Tekau
- Memory: The event is held in memory of Tekau Rasayon, who passed away suddenly on March 28, 2012.
- Age: She was only 17 years old.
- Cause: Tekau died from an anomalous coronary artery (ACA) while running on her high school track.
- Legacy: She was an active senior at Surrattsville High School in Maryland, serving as Vice President of her class and a Cadet Colonel in JROTC.
💖 Purpose of the Event
- Awareness: The Run raises awareness about heart conditions that can occur in teens and young adults.
- Scholarship: Proceeds will fund a memorial scholarship in Tekau's name for a high school senior going to college.
- Programs: Funds will support heart health programs.
- Advocacy: The event aims to raise heart health awareness in the community.
🌐 More Information
- Website: For additional details, please visit Tekau's Heart Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk.
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