Miracle For Rock 5k Run/Walk!
Saturday, March 25 – Monday, March 27, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Bowman, South Carolina
$32.80 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Miracle For Rock 5K Run/Walk taking place from March 25th to March 27th, 2023, in Bowman, Orangeburg! This uplifting community event is not only a fantastic opportunity for families to come together and enjoy a fun run or walk, but it also serves a heartfelt purpose — to support the medical needs of Rock Riser, a courageous 17-year-old local hero. After facing numerous health challenges, including a life-saving lung transplant, Rock's journey has inspired many, and your participation will help raise funds for his ongoing care. Lace up your sneakers and be part of this incredible event that combines fitness, family, and philanthropy! Whether you're running the full 5K or walking at your own pace, your support will make a difference in Rock's life and the lives of others in need. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a positive impact while enjoying a day of fun and community spirit!
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Miracle For Rock 5k Run/Walk!
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Mar 25, 2023 (8:00 AM EDT)
$32.80
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Miracle For Rock 1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Mar 25, 2023 (8:00 AM EDT)
$32.80
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Virtual Miracle For Rock 5k Run/Walk!
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Mar 25, 2023 (8:00 AM EDT)
$32.80
Organiser's description
Come Join us for a fun family 5K Run or Walk family event and support Rock's Medical needs!
Rock Riser is a 17 year old young man from Bowman, SC. He is a junior at Branchville High School and an active member of Fellowship of Praise church in Santee, SC.
Rock had Covid last year, followed by pneumonia but recovered with no known lingering side effects. He tore his ACL playing football in Sept. He had scheduled Sinus Surgery on Nov 4, 22. He initially seemed to recover from this surgery. He was given Bactrim (sulfur drug). He spiked a high fever and rash about 9 days after surgery and after many trips to urgent care and ED, he was admitted to tRMC on Nov 20.
He was transferred to ICU at Prisma Childrens Hospital 2 days later and has underwent so many tests and procedures for the next 9 days. He was intubated and put on a ventilator and air lifted to ICU at MUSC Childrens Hospital in Charleston. He continued to decline and demanded more oxygen support as they searched for answers. The doctors have diagnosed him with ARDS. Possible causes are Covid, strep pneumonia, Bactrim sensitivity, vaping. 13 days later our family made the decision to transfer him to adult side of MUSC and put him on ECMO which is a machine that oxygenates his blood and takes over breathing for him.
Our goal for Rock is for his lungs to rest while ECMO does all the work and for him to get stronger. 12/27/22 Doctors have told us that they see lung transplant as the only way for Rock to regain his quality of life.
They are working on getting him placed on the transplant list, and have given verbal qualification for him to be placed. Please pray all of the hospital logistics work in our favor for Rock to be listed and a new pair of lungs to become available.
1-10-23 Rock Received New Lungs! Surgery began 1-9 and lasted throughout the night. God has given Rock a miracle of life! Prayers for no rejection and successful rehabilitation! Our grateful thanks to the donors family!
Rock Riser is a 17 year old young man from Bowman, SC. He is a junior at Branchville High School and an active member of Fellowship of Praise church in Santee, SC.
Rock had Covid last year, followed by pneumonia but recovered with no known lingering side effects. He tore his ACL playing football in Sept. He had scheduled Sinus Surgery on Nov 4, 22. He initially seemed to recover from this surgery. He was given Bactrim (sulfur drug). He spiked a high fever and rash about 9 days after surgery and after many trips to urgent care and ED, he was admitted to tRMC on Nov 20.
He was transferred to ICU at Prisma Childrens Hospital 2 days later and has underwent so many tests and procedures for the next 9 days. He was intubated and put on a ventilator and air lifted to ICU at MUSC Childrens Hospital in Charleston. He continued to decline and demanded more oxygen support as they searched for answers. The doctors have diagnosed him with ARDS. Possible causes are Covid, strep pneumonia, Bactrim sensitivity, vaping. 13 days later our family made the decision to transfer him to adult side of MUSC and put him on ECMO which is a machine that oxygenates his blood and takes over breathing for him.
Our goal for Rock is for his lungs to rest while ECMO does all the work and for him to get stronger. 12/27/22 Doctors have told us that they see lung transplant as the only way for Rock to regain his quality of life.
They are working on getting him placed on the transplant list, and have given verbal qualification for him to be placed. Please pray all of the hospital logistics work in our favor for Rock to be listed and a new pair of lungs to become available.
1-10-23 Rock Received New Lungs! Surgery began 1-9 and lasted throughout the night. God has given Rock a miracle of life! Prayers for no rejection and successful rehabilitation! Our grateful thanks to the donors family!
Location
712 Dibble Street, Bowman, 29018, SC, United States
Miracle For Rock 5k Run/Walk!
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