Finley 5K for SIDS
- Date Sat 21st September 2024
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Georgetown, Kentucky
- Price $35.00 - $40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant and meaningful Finley 5K for SIDS on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Georgetown, Scott. This annual event marks its 12th year, honoring the memory of Finley William Ellison, and aims to raise awareness and funds for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research. Last year, the race attracted over 1,500 participants, showcasing the community's commitment to this important cause.
Participants can choose to join in person or opt for a virtual race, making it accessible to everyone, no matter where they are located. Proceeds from the event benefit the Finley Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding research that seeks to understand and ultimately prevent SIDS, which tragically claims the lives of nearly 3,000 infants each year. With over $250,000 raised to date for researchers at Boston Children's Hospital and Seattle, your participation in the Finley 5K will contribute to vital research efforts while fostering a spirit of community and support. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference!
Participants can choose to join in person or opt for a virtual race, making it accessible to everyone, no matter where they are located. Proceeds from the event benefit the Finley Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding research that seeks to understand and ultimately prevent SIDS, which tragically claims the lives of nearly 3,000 infants each year. With over $250,000 raised to date for researchers at Boston Children's Hospital and Seattle, your participation in the Finley 5K will contribute to vital research efforts while fostering a spirit of community and support. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference!
Organiser's Description
We are proud to announce that the Finley 5k is back and presented by Transform Scott County. Join us for the 12th annual Finley 5k is an annual race to raise awareness and funds for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) research. The race has grown to over 1500 participants last year! This year we will have an in person race or the option to do the race virtually from wherever you may be located.
OUR HISTORY:
THE FINLEY 5K WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2013 AFTER THE PASSING OF FINLEY WILLIAM ELLISON TO SIDS. PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE GO TO THE FINLEY FOUNDATION WHICH IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT RAISES MONEY FOR RESEARCH INTO SIDS, WHICH TAKES THE LIVES OF CLOSE TO 3000 INFANTS EACH YEAR. THE 5K TO DATE HAS SENT OVER $250,000 TO RESEARCHERS AT BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND SEATTLE WHO ARE ACTIVELY TRYING TO FIND A CAUSE AND CURE TO SIDS.
OUR HISTORY:
THE FINLEY 5K WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2013 AFTER THE PASSING OF FINLEY WILLIAM ELLISON TO SIDS. PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE GO TO THE FINLEY FOUNDATION WHICH IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT RAISES MONEY FOR RESEARCH INTO SIDS, WHICH TAKES THE LIVES OF CLOSE TO 3000 INFANTS EACH YEAR. THE 5K TO DATE HAS SENT OVER $250,000 TO RESEARCHERS AT BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND SEATTLE WHO ARE ACTIVELY TRYING TO FIND A CAUSE AND CURE TO SIDS.
Races
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Finley 5K Run/Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 21st September 2024 (6:00PM EDT)
$35.00
CLOSED -
Finley 5k Virtual Race
Includes T-Shirt
$40.00
CLOSED
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