Run for A-Rare-Ness & Wiffle for a Cure
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Harriman, Tennessee
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 8 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an inspiring day of community spirit and support at the 5th Annual Run for A-Rare-Ness and Wiffle for a Cure on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, in Harriman, Roane. This exciting event is not just about running; it’s about uniting for a cause that matters. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities, including food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, yoga, and vendor booths, making it a perfect outing for families and friends.
The run is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for MPSI-Hurler Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that significantly impacts the lives of affected children. By participating in this event, you will help support The Kennedy Ladd Foundation’s mission to provide essential resources to families and fund vital research aimed at finding a cure. Whether you choose to run, volunteer, or sign up as a virtual participant, your involvement makes a difference. Together, we can bring hope to those battling this condition. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a fun-filled day!
The run is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for MPSI-Hurler Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that significantly impacts the lives of affected children. By participating in this event, you will help support The Kennedy Ladd Foundation’s mission to provide essential resources to families and fund vital research aimed at finding a cure. Whether you choose to run, volunteer, or sign up as a virtual participant, your involvement makes a difference. Together, we can bring hope to those battling this condition. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a fun-filled day!
Organiser's Description
For a Community. For a Cause. For a Cure.
RUN FOR A-RARE-NESS
We invite you to come out and join us on Saturday May 3rd, 2025 for the 5th Annual Run for A-Rare-Ness and Wiffle for a CURE! A day full of fun with food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, yoga, vendors, and MORE!
We are on a mission to find a CURE for MPSI-Hurler Syndrome. MPSI is a RARE genetic disorder with a reduced life expectancy. Kids with Hurler Syndrome suffer from enlarged organs, obstructive airways, heart disease, lifelong pain with skeletal deformities, and much more. We need YOU! All proceeds benefit The Kennedy Ladd Foundation, Inc.
The Kennedy Ladd Foundation, Inc. is an approved 501(c)3 and provides an iPad, gift card, screen protector and case to Hurler patients (generally under 2 years of age) going into Bone Marrow transplant. We also fund research to find a CURE for MPS 1 and better treatment options!
Pennies add up to dollars! Every bit counts and if you cant contribute prayers are powerful! Research costs millions and we are on a mission to find #CURE!
Please pray that we find a cure for MPSI. Please pray that Kennedy and Lincoln Ladd are the exception and live long, pain free, happy lives!
Its not just monetary donations that count. If you cant attend please sign up to be a virtual/ghost runner and we can mail you a shirt. But always remember...
Every Prayer
Every Share
Every Penny. Count!
The Kennedy Ladd Foundation
PO Box 932
Kingston TN 37763
www.kennedyladd.org [http://www.kennedyladd.org]
#withawarenesscomesacure #fightmps1 #cure2025 #RunForA-RARE-NESS
RUN FOR A-RARE-NESS
We invite you to come out and join us on Saturday May 3rd, 2025 for the 5th Annual Run for A-Rare-Ness and Wiffle for a CURE! A day full of fun with food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, yoga, vendors, and MORE!
We are on a mission to find a CURE for MPSI-Hurler Syndrome. MPSI is a RARE genetic disorder with a reduced life expectancy. Kids with Hurler Syndrome suffer from enlarged organs, obstructive airways, heart disease, lifelong pain with skeletal deformities, and much more. We need YOU! All proceeds benefit The Kennedy Ladd Foundation, Inc.
The Kennedy Ladd Foundation, Inc. is an approved 501(c)3 and provides an iPad, gift card, screen protector and case to Hurler patients (generally under 2 years of age) going into Bone Marrow transplant. We also fund research to find a CURE for MPS 1 and better treatment options!
Pennies add up to dollars! Every bit counts and if you cant contribute prayers are powerful! Research costs millions and we are on a mission to find #CURE!
Please pray that we find a cure for MPSI. Please pray that Kennedy and Lincoln Ladd are the exception and live long, pain free, happy lives!
Its not just monetary donations that count. If you cant attend please sign up to be a virtual/ghost runner and we can mail you a shirt. But always remember...
Every Prayer
Every Share
Every Penny. Count!
The Kennedy Ladd Foundation
PO Box 932
Kingston TN 37763
www.kennedyladd.org [http://www.kennedyladd.org]
#withawarenesscomesacure #fightmps1 #cure2025 #RunForA-RARE-NESS
Races
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10K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Timed race on a beautiful paved path beginning at The Swan Pond Sports Complex, through Lakeshore Park along Watts Bar Lake and back to The Swan Pond Sports Complex. -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
Timed race on a beautiful paved path beginning at The Swan Pond Sports Complex, through Lakeshore Park along Watts Bar Lake and back to The Swan Pond Sports Complex. -
1 Mile Fun Walk - Not Timed
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$22.20
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Wiffle for a Cure (Wiffle Ball Tournament)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
This event is so much fun! 2 game minimum ALL ages welcome Teams of 4-5 players -
5k Run & Wiffle for a Cure
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$48.70
The best of both worlds! Timed 5k and Wiflle Ball 2 game minimum ALL ages welcome Teams of 4-5 players -
5k or Walk Virtual
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
At your own place, at your own time, while still helping us raise awareness and find a CURE for MPS1! -
Event T-Shirt
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
This is for an event T-shirt ONLY- MUST pickup at Event- NO SHIPPING Pick up will be from 8:00am on the day of the event until 4pm -
Free FUN! Come Out and Enjoy the Beautiful Outdoors and FUN!
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
Don't want to walk, run or Wiffle? We want you to come out and enjoy the day anyways. Enjoy watching the games Face Painting Food Trucks Balloon Animals Entertainment and More!
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