Save The Hero Patrick Hardy 5k

Saturday, June 24, 2023 Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Youngsville, Louisiana
$43.50 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Save The Hero Patrick Hardy 5K on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Youngsville, Lafayette. This exciting event not only highlights the spirit of community but also serves as a heartfelt fundraiser dedicated to supporting Patrick Hardy, a beloved advocate for St. Jude’s and a true hero in Acadiana. With a passion for giving back, Patrick has tirelessly worked to raise funds for children in need, even as he faces his own health challenges due to a glioblastoma diagnosis.

Participants will have the opportunity to show their love and support by running or walking the 5K distance, all while making a meaningful impact. Packet pickup is available on Friday, June 23, from noon to 5:30 PM at Geaux Run by Fleet Feet, and on race morning from 7 AM to 7:30 AM at Sugar Mill Pond Town Center. Join us in this uplifting event to celebrate Patrick and contribute to his ongoing journey!

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  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM CDT

    $43.50

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Organiser's description

PATRICK HARDY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A MAN WHO WAS WILLING TO GIVE BACK AND WAS EVEN CONSIDERED TO BE A "ST. JUDES HERO". HARDY HAS DEDICATED YEARS TO RAISING MONEY FOR ST. JUDES AND ADVOCATING FOR YOUTH IN ACADIANA. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A GLIOBLASTOMA AND IS NOW UNABLE TO WORK.

FOR YEARS, PATRICK HAS DEDICATED HIMSELF TO RAISING MONEY AROUND ACADIANA FOR CHILDREN THAT NEED ST. JUDE. AS SOMEONE WHO HAS MET HIM MULTIPLE TIMES, HE HAS AN INFECTIOUS PERSONALITY AND A DETERMINATION THAT ALLOWS HIM TO BE A FANTASTIC ADVOCATE FOR ST. JUDE. KRYSTAL ROMERO, THE ACADIANA DIRECTOR FOR LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE AND A FRIEND OF PATRICK, DECIDED TO PUT TOGETHER A FUNDRAISER TO LET EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT PATRICK AND HIS WIFE ANDREA'S SITUATION, AS THE MEDICAL BILLS CONTINUE TO MOUNT.

LET'S SHOW OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR HIM BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS 5K FUNDRAISER.



PACKET PICKUP:

PACKET PICKUP WILL BE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 FROM NOON TILL 5:30 PM AT GEAUX RUN BY FLEET FEET LOCATED AT 906 HARDING STREET, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503. PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING, SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH, FROM 7AM-7:30AM AT SUGAR MILL POND TOWN CENTER.

IF ANYONE HAS ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE HAVE THEM CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL [email protected] OR 337-362-3323.

Location

220 Prescott Blvd., Sugar Mill Pond, Youngsville, 70592, LA, United States

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