Run for Lucas 5k
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
Olathe, Kansas
$23.08 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join the Olathe community on Saturday, March 23, 2024, for the inspiring "Run for Lucas 5K" event, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Zarda Family Farm's official cross-country course in Johnson County. This uplifting race aims to support the Kromminga family, who are facing the challenges of their son Lucas's recent leukemia diagnosis. Participants will run a 5K as a show of solidarity and to raise essential funds to help the family with ongoing medical expenses and related costs during this difficult time.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to lend your support, this event welcomes everyone to come together for a worthy cause. While there won’t be traditional race shirts or medals, all proceeds beyond operational costs will directly benefit Lucas and his family, ensuring transparency in fundraising efforts. Parking will be available on-site, with signs and volunteers ready to assist. If you're looking to make a difference and uplift a family in need, don't miss out on this opportunity to run, support, and spread positivity in the community!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to lend your support, this event welcomes everyone to come together for a worthy cause. While there won’t be traditional race shirts or medals, all proceeds beyond operational costs will directly benefit Lucas and his family, ensuring transparency in fundraising efforts. Parking will be available on-site, with signs and volunteers ready to assist. If you're looking to make a difference and uplift a family in need, don't miss out on this opportunity to run, support, and spread positivity in the community!
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5k
Incl. $3.08 Fee
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$23.08
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Virtual 5k
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Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$23.08
Organiser's description
Colby and Christina Kromminga are staples in the Kansas City area running community, and their son, Lucas, was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Our goal is to raise funds and demonstrate support as Lucas battles his illness. Specifically, treatment even in the best case can last years, and the family has been staying away from their home to be nearer to Lucas during his treatment. Our fundraising intent is to provide some relief for ongoing medical bills not covered by insurance as well as related expenses such as childcare for their daughter, Leah; respite care; home upkeep and expenses they cannot tend to themselves; travel expenses; etc. More than anything, we simply want to lift up our dear friends and show them that they are not alone during this challenging time.
The 5k race on the Zarda Family Farm's official cross-country course https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/251269944. Parking is available on the grass on the west side of the property. Signs will direct parking along with volunteers. If youd like to volunteer, please let us know via the Questions? button below or sign up under our volunteers page.
Note: There is NO T-SHIRT OR MEDAL for signing up and running since there is a separate fundraiser selling shirts. All funds raised beyond standard race expenses (bibs, portable restrooms rentals, website fees, etc.) will be given directly to the family with transparency to the family. These funds include participant registration as well as any other optional donations. If the registration fee is more than you can afford, we still welcome you to come and show your support. Also, there have been questions about high school track & field athlete participation and KSHSAA regulations. We have received some conflicting responses from their office and thus ADVISE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES TO NOT SIGN UP. We would still love for athletes to come and participate socially, and can even run the course after the 5k as their training.
Learn more about Lucas here: Caring Bridge: Lucas Kromminga https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lucaskromminga?fbclid=IwAR1yH0MU6mwtILb7V62zNheM5Lv2pSPXnXNnrGqjVgFzjkDXHr8ZH6IgouQ
The 5k race on the Zarda Family Farm's official cross-country course https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/251269944. Parking is available on the grass on the west side of the property. Signs will direct parking along with volunteers. If youd like to volunteer, please let us know via the Questions? button below or sign up under our volunteers page.
Note: There is NO T-SHIRT OR MEDAL for signing up and running since there is a separate fundraiser selling shirts. All funds raised beyond standard race expenses (bibs, portable restrooms rentals, website fees, etc.) will be given directly to the family with transparency to the family. These funds include participant registration as well as any other optional donations. If the registration fee is more than you can afford, we still welcome you to come and show your support. Also, there have been questions about high school track & field athlete participation and KSHSAA regulations. We have received some conflicting responses from their office and thus ADVISE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES TO NOT SIGN UP. We would still love for athletes to come and participate socially, and can even run the course after the 5k as their training.
Learn more about Lucas here: Caring Bridge: Lucas Kromminga https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lucaskromminga?fbclid=IwAR1yH0MU6mwtILb7V62zNheM5Lv2pSPXnXNnrGqjVgFzjkDXHr8ZH6IgouQ
Location
32001 W 127th St, Olathe, 66061, KS, United States
Run for Lucas 5k
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