Apraxia Kids 5k Voice Venture

Monday, January 1 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Past event

12:01 AM EST

Pennsylvania

Free · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Apraxia Kids 5K Voice Venture running from January 1st to January 31st, 2024! This inspiring virtual event is perfect for anyone looking to kickstart their New Year's resolutions, whether you want to embark on a new hobby, achieve a fitness goal, or raise awareness for childhood apraxia of speech. Participants can choose their race distance and complete the 5K at their own pace, all while making a meaningful impact in their communities.

It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate achievements and camaraderie, with exciting prizes for top fundraisers and fastest runners. This year's standout participants include Kari Eckley, who recorded the fastest time at 26:30, and the youngest participant, Parker Johnson. Together, let’s spread the message that every child deserves a voice! Sign up today to be part of this uplifting event and help make a difference for children affected by apraxia.

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Jan 1–31, 2025

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Apraxia Kids 5k Voice Venture (Virtual Race)
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THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT! So sign up now, prepare and share with your network, and race at a location and on a date most comfortable to you. Race, Submit, Win! Your participation in the 5K Voice Venture could result in a prize. To qualify, participants must have a personal race page (click SIGN UP to create a page) AND submit your official results online. Come back here to submit your race time - Official Race Results are Due January 31, 2024! 1. Log into your profile 2. Under Upcoming Events - Look for the Apraxia Kids 5K Voice Venture event and click "Submit Virtual Results" Qualifying Categories: 1. Top 2 participants to raise funds - online only, through their 5K Voice Venture fundraising page 2. Top 2 participants with the fastest race times 3. Middle of the Pack - the participant (1) with the time in the middle of all submitted results 4. The Oldest Participant to race & submit results 5. The Youngest Participant to race & submit results Prizes include Apraxia Kids swag. Winners will be contacted via email by Friday, February 2. Participation Gift: When race is over (Jan. 31), all registered participants will receive five Be the Voice stickers and five Apraxia Kids educational brochures to share with those in your network. Fundraising Gifts: Gift 1 - Raise $20 and earn a window cling (limited to the first 40) Gift 2 - Raise $40 and earn 5 Blue Rubber Awareness Bracelets

Monday, Jan 1, 2024

Free

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Organiser's description

CONQUER YOUR GOAL! Whether your New Year's resolution is to start a hobby, try a new activity, reach a fitness milestone, donate to a cause, or spread awareness about childhood apraxia of speech, the 5K Voice Venture can help you accomplish one or all your goals in just a few weeks!

THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO REGISTERED, RAISED FUNDS, AND RACED IN THE 2024 APRAXIA KIDS 5K VOICE VENTURE!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PRIZE WINNERS IN THESE QUALIFYING CATEGORIES:

1. Top 2 participants to raise funds - online only, through their 5K Voice Venture fundraising page

* Kari Eckley
* TIED - Jessica OShaughnessy & Rebecca Avakian

2. Top 2 participants with the fastest race times

* Kari Eckley 26:30
* Caroline Hodge 26:53

3. Middle of the Pack - the participant (1) with the time in the middle of all submitted results

* Jennifer Mumford 42:23
* Jessica OShaughnessy 45:18

4. The Oldest Participant to race and submit results

* Kimberly Garcia

5. The Youngest Participant to race and submit results

* Parker Johnson

Why is Talking Hard for Kids with Apraxia? https://youtu.be/NP90s_0OI6k?si=zDXjRjwytbRlfuOt

_EVERY CHILD DESERVES A VOICE! _Make an impact in your own community - raise awareness about childhood apraxia of speech or raise funds for Apraxia Kids. Visit Be the Voice https://www.apraxia-kids.org/be-the-voice-newto learn more.