UT NSSLHA's Operation Smile 5k
- Date Fri 5th April 2024 - Sun 7th April 2024
- Time 1:00AM EDT
- Location Toledo, Ohio
- Price $20.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the University of Toledo's National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association for the Operation Smile 5K, taking place from April 5th to April 7th, 2024, in Toledo, Lucas. This exciting virtual fundraising event invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a 5K run or walk to support a noble cause: providing essential surgeries for children with cleft lip and palate conditions.
By participating in this uplifting event, you can help Operation Smile, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to offering free cleft lip and palate surgeries and comprehensive care to children in need around the world. Your involvement will not only promote fitness and community spirit but will also make a meaningful impact on the lives of children who face health challenges due to these conditions. Lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and let’s make a difference together!
By participating in this uplifting event, you can help Operation Smile, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to offering free cleft lip and palate surgeries and comprehensive care to children in need around the world. Your involvement will not only promote fitness and community spirit but will also make a meaningful impact on the lives of children who face health challenges due to these conditions. Lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and let’s make a difference together!
Organiser's Description
University of Toledo's_ National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association_ is hosting a VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING 5K RUN/WALK to help provide cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries to children in need.
_ OPERATION SMILE_ is a global nonprofit organization that provides cleft lip and palate surgery along with comprehensive care to children around the world for free. A cleft lip or palate condition is a gap in the mouth that didn't close during the early stages of pregnancy. Depending on the type and severity, a cleft condition can create severe health issues for a child if it's not treated. It's common for babies to have difficulty with feeding, which can lead to malnutrition or even starvation. Recurring ear infections can occur, which can lead to hearing loss. Jaw and dental development can also be affected. For people with cleft conditions, especially those with cleft palate, speech and language development can also be hindered. Children may also suffer from bullying and social isolation.
_ OPERATION SMILE_ is a global nonprofit organization that provides cleft lip and palate surgery along with comprehensive care to children around the world for free. A cleft lip or palate condition is a gap in the mouth that didn't close during the early stages of pregnancy. Depending on the type and severity, a cleft condition can create severe health issues for a child if it's not treated. It's common for babies to have difficulty with feeding, which can lead to malnutrition or even starvation. Recurring ear infections can occur, which can lead to hearing loss. Jaw and dental development can also be affected. For people with cleft conditions, especially those with cleft palate, speech and language development can also be hindered. Children may also suffer from bullying and social isolation.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.08 Fee
$20.00
CLOSEDYou can post and tag or send photos to the Instagram account @utnsslha on the race days of April 5th-7th
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