Runnin' On Insulin 10k
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Birmingham, Alabama
$48.70 · 1 race
10km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Runnin' On Insulin 10k on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, at 7 AM in Birmingham, Jefferson. This exciting event aims to raise awareness and funds for Camp Seale-Harris, a transformative summer camp dedicated to empowering young individuals living with type 1 diabetes. The 10k race not only offers a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels to challenge themselves but also supports a cause close to many hearts.
Founded by Eric Wallace, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for a decade, this event is a celebration of resilience and community spirit. By participating, you’ll help provide scholarships for children affected by this condition, ensuring they can experience the joy and camaraderie of summer camp, regardless of their financial situation. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this meaningful event that promises to energize both participants and supporters. Together, we can make a difference!
Founded by Eric Wallace, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for a decade, this event is a celebration of resilience and community spirit. By participating, you’ll help provide scholarships for children affected by this condition, ensuring they can experience the joy and camaraderie of summer camp, regardless of their financial situation. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this meaningful event that promises to energize both participants and supporters. Together, we can make a difference!
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Runnin' On Insulin 10k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$48.70
Organiser's description
The first annual Runnin On Insulin 10k will take place in Homewood, Alabama on September 23rd at 7am. All proceeds will go to benefit Camp Seale-Harris, a Summer camp designed to educate, empower, and energize young folks with type 1 diabetes.
In September of 2013, Eric Wallace was diagnosed with type 1a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the bodys healthy insulin-producing cells. There is no cure for type 1 diabetes, and those with the disease face many challenges.
With this event, Eric seeks to commemorate his own decade-long experience with type 1 by raising awareness about the disease, and funds for a great program at Camp Seale-Harris. Type 1 is often diagnosed during childhood, and affects people indiscriminately. Your support directly impacts Camp Seale-Harriss scholarship fund, offering children with type 1 diabetes an experience that will certainly change their livesregardless of their economic circumstances.
Learn more at Campsealeharris.org
In September of 2013, Eric Wallace was diagnosed with type 1a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the bodys healthy insulin-producing cells. There is no cure for type 1 diabetes, and those with the disease face many challenges.
With this event, Eric seeks to commemorate his own decade-long experience with type 1 by raising awareness about the disease, and funds for a great program at Camp Seale-Harris. Type 1 is often diagnosed during childhood, and affects people indiscriminately. Your support directly impacts Camp Seale-Harriss scholarship fund, offering children with type 1 diabetes an experience that will certainly change their livesregardless of their economic circumstances.
Learn more at Campsealeharris.org
Location
1819 29th Avenue South, Birmingham, 35209, AL, United States
Runnin' On Insulin 10k
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