Shine A Light On Stroke
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Newark, Delaware
- Price $33.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Shine A Light On Stroke event on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Newark, New Castle! This exciting 5K run/walk is dedicated to raising awareness and support for stroke survivors and their caregivers in our community. With a focus on fostering connections between local businesses and essential resources, this event aims to illuminate the vital needs of those affected by stroke.
By participating, you'll not only enjoy a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie but also contribute to a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the race will help fund financial grants for stroke-related care that is not covered by insurance, such as adaptive clothing and equipment, mobility aids, and transportation services. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while promoting health and wellness in your community. For more information, visit www.shinealightonstroke.org and connect with us on social media @shinealightonstroke!
By participating, you'll not only enjoy a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie but also contribute to a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the race will help fund financial grants for stroke-related care that is not covered by insurance, such as adaptive clothing and equipment, mobility aids, and transportation services. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while promoting health and wellness in your community. For more information, visit www.shinealightonstroke.org and connect with us on social media @shinealightonstroke!
Organiser's Description
WE ARE TWO DELAWARE OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPISTS WHO ARE PLANNING THE 3RD ANNUAL STROKE AWARENESS 5K RUN/WALK EVENT.
WE HAVE IDENTIFIED A NEED FOR SUPPORT AND AWARENESS IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR STROKE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. OUR HOPE IS TO CONNECT THIS WONDERFUL COMMUNITY WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND RESOURCES TO SHED A LIGHT ON THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL GO TOWARDS SUPPORTING OUR FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL GRANT THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE LIVING WITHIN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, TO BE USED FOR ANY STROKE RELATED CARE NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. SOME COSTS THAT THE GRANT COVERS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ADAPTIVE CLOTHING, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE, MOBILITY RELATED DME, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM APPOINTMENTS, SPEECH GENERATING DEVICES, AND THICKENER SECONDARY TO DYSPHAGIA.
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SHINEALIGHTONSTROKE.ORG [https://www.shinealightonstroke.org] AND OUR SOCIAL MEDIA @SHINEALIGHTONSTROKE (FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM).
FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO US VIA EMAIL AT SHINEALIGHTONSTROKE@GMAIL.COM
WE HAVE IDENTIFIED A NEED FOR SUPPORT AND AWARENESS IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR STROKE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. OUR HOPE IS TO CONNECT THIS WONDERFUL COMMUNITY WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND RESOURCES TO SHED A LIGHT ON THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL GO TOWARDS SUPPORTING OUR FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL GRANT THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE LIVING WITHIN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, TO BE USED FOR ANY STROKE RELATED CARE NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. SOME COSTS THAT THE GRANT COVERS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ADAPTIVE CLOTHING, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE, MOBILITY RELATED DME, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM APPOINTMENTS, SPEECH GENERATING DEVICES, AND THICKENER SECONDARY TO DYSPHAGIA.
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SHINEALIGHTONSTROKE.ORG [https://www.shinealightonstroke.org] AND OUR SOCIAL MEDIA @SHINEALIGHTONSTROKE (FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM).
FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO US VIA EMAIL AT SHINEALIGHTONSTROKE@GMAIL.COM
Races
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Shine a Light on Stroke 5K
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.30
WALKERS: Start Time 8:30am RUNNERS: Start Time 9am
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2275 Pulaski Hwy, Glasgow Park - Route 40, Newark, 19702, DE, United States
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