'Ohana Virtual 5K

  • Date Sun 1st September 2024 - Mon 30th September 2024
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Orlando, Florida
  • Price $30.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Ohana Virtual 5K, a heartwarming fundraiser taking place from September 1 to September 30, 2024, in beautiful Orlando, Orange. This special event aims to support Michelle D., a dedicated Disney cast member and small business owner, who has faced significant challenges due to chronic health conditions exacerbated by COVID-19. Participants can complete the 3.1-mile race at their convenience, promoting inclusivity and encouraging everyone to take part in this uplifting initiative.

On September 29, we invite local participants to come together for a communal walk, celebrating the spirit of 'Ohana as we strive to raise funds for a lightweight powered mobility scooter that will empower Michelle to enjoy her days off at Disney Parks with greater ease. With your generous support, we can help alleviate her medical bills and pave the way for future fundraisers to assist others in need. Whether you run, walk, or simply want to contribute, every little bit makes a difference. Let’s make this event a memorable one for our community!

Organiser's Description

UPDATE! We have reached our goal to purchase the chair. Michelle has been trying it out and reports it really helped her to participate in an after-work event that she would have had to otherwise skip.



We are still collecting funds toward her never-ending medical bills.



We want to thank you amazing humans for your generosity! Medals are going out soon- we have a few more available for last minute registrations. We hope to see as many of you that can swing it on 9/29 for the walk together! Join our Facebook group to get the details.



(ORIGINAL TEXT:) We are so excited for you to join us on our first 'Ohana virtual 5k fundraiser!



Our first beneficiary is Michelle D, who has struggled for years with chronic conditions made worse by COVID. She is a Disney cast member and small business owner and works really hard to make ends meet, but sometimes the body does not want to cooperate! Our goal is to raise enough money to buy her a lightweight powered mobility device (a little scooter) that she can get in and out of the car on her own but will also reduce the number of steps she has to take to enjoy her days off around our beloved Disney Parks.



Life is too short to miss out on when your body isn't cooperating... and this will help Michelle to safely enjoy her hard-earned time off. Leftover funds will go to help defray the costs of medical bills.



If we are successful with this fundraiser, we hope to do it again... there are lots of folks out there who could benefit from a scooter!



We plan to organize a morning where anyone local to Orlando can meet up and do the 3.1 (or as many as you can muster) miles as a gentle walk- time and place to be announced when we have a better idea of how many will join us.



We hope that some Disneyland enthusiasts choose to do the same!



However, it's a virtual 5k- so you can do it wherever and whenever you choose!



'Ohana is very important, and with your help we can get closer to getting this device for Michele and hopefully make this a recurring event to help other 'Ohana!!!



Link to social media pages for sharing photos and planning to come!



And if races just aren't your thing but you would still like to help out, please consider using the "donate" button to add to the cause!

Races

  • 'Ohana Virtual 5K

    $30.00

    CLOSED
    This is a virtual race. Run anytime, anyplace you want. You do not have to wait for your package to earn your medal. You must have a US address for shipping. All runners and walkers will receive a finisher medal.

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