The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health - Brain Health Hustle

  • Date Sun 12th January 2025
  • Location Boca Raton, Florida
  • Price $32.80 - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health, taking place on Sunday, January 12th, 2025, at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton, Palm Beach. Kicking off at 7:30 AM, this exciting event aims to raise awareness and funds for critical initiatives that support research, education, and care for children affected by genetic brain diseases. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled morning, whether walking or running the 5K course, all while contributing to a noble cause.

This year's event will feature timing by AccuChip Timing and offers awards for various age groups, ensuring a spirited competition for everyone involved. For those unable to attend in person, a "Sleep In" option is available, allowing supporters to participate virtually while still receiving a commemorative T-shirt and finisher medal. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by these conditions. Be sure to register by December 17th to secure your preferred shirt size, and join us in the fight for brain health!

Organiser's Description

THE MATHEW FORBES ROMER FOUNDATION 5K WALK/RUN FOR BRAIN HEALTH

BRAIN HEALTH HUSTLE

SUNDAY JANUARY 12TH, 2025 SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK IN WESTERN BOCA RATON 7:30 AM START. ( AMPHITHEATER: 20405 AMPHITHEATER CIRCLE, BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33498 )

TIMING BY ACCUCHIP TIMING

OUR MISSION: THE MATHEW FORBES ROMER FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND LEAD CRITICAL AWARENESS, TESTING, COUNSELING, AND RESEARCH INITIATIVES THAT HOLD PROMISE FOR THE PREVENTION AND EVENTUAL CURE OF FATAL CHILDRENS GENETIC DISEASES OF THE BRAIN.

MFRF HAS PROVIDED LEADERSHIP AND RAISED APPROXIMATELY $2.5 MILLION OF FUNDING FOR PROJECTS SPANNING ITS MISSION AND VISION ACROSS THREE PILLARS: RESEARCH OF TREATMENTS AND CURES, EDUCATION AND GENETIC SCREENING, AND CARE THROUGH NURSING SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

MFRF HAS CELEBRATED WONDERFUL PROGRESS IN EDUCATION, GENETIC TESTING, AND GENE THERAPY PATIENT TRIALS FOR MANY AFFECTED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH FATAL GENETIC DISEASES OF THE BRAIN.

MFRF HAS CELEBRATED WONDERFUL PROGRESS IN GENE THERAPY PATIENT TRIALS, EDUCATION, AND GENETIC TESTING FOR MANY AFFECTED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH FATAL GENETIC DISEASES OF THE BRAIN. STILL, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO DO, INCLUDING EARLIER DETECTION AND EXPANDING TREATMENT AVAILABILITY.

SO ON JANUARY 12TH 2025 WE WILL RUN AND WALK TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AS WELL AS MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR THIS PROJECT.

COME JOIN US AND BE A PART OF THE CURE!

THE SLEEP IN OPTION IS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY BUT CAN'T ATTEND THE ACTUAL EVENT! YOUR SHIRT AND FINISHER MEDAL WILL BE MAILED TO YOU! IT'S THE HONOR SYSTEM TO DO THE 5K AT SOME POINT. THIS OPTION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS! YOU DON'T NEED TO SUBMIT YOUR TIME.

SHIRTS: SHIRTS WILL BE A DRY-FIT TYPE SHIRT. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 17TH, TO BE GUARANTEED THE CORRECT SIZE TEE SHIRT. AFTER THAT WE'LL TRY TO GUESS, BUT WE'RE NOT GOOD GUESSERS, SO YOU MAY GET A SHIRT OR YOU MAY NOT, SO REGISTER EARLY!

AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE M/F OVERALL, M/F UNDER 10, 10-14, 15-19 & THEN 10 YEAR GROUPS TO 80+

PACKET PICK UP: INFO COMING SOON!

WEBSITE: HTTPS://MFRFOUNDATION.ORG/

PARKING: THERE IS PLENTY OF FREE PARKING AT THE AMPHITHEATER, USE THIS ADDRESS FOR GPS DIRECTIONS: 20405 AMPHITHEATER CIRCLE, WEST BOCA RATON

Races

  • The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th January 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $38.10

  • The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health - Sleep in Option Zzzzzz!

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    $32.80

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Location

South County Regional Park, 12251 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, 33498, FL, United States

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