Walk with Walker: A Race to Restore
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Location Sugar Land, Texas
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Walk with Walker: A Race to Restore" event on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, at Brazos River Park in Sugar Land, Fort Bend! This uplifting fundraiser features a timed 5K run/walk aimed at supporting children with disabilities who need essential physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The event kicks off at 7:30 AM, with the race starting at 8:30 AM, providing a perfect opportunity for families and friends to come together for a great cause.
Bring your strollers and scooters, as everyone is welcome to participate, even if they aren’t racing for a time. Enjoy shopping from local vendors while your children play on the playground, making it a fun-filled day for the whole family. All proceeds from this event will go directly to a therapy center that has been instrumental in helping children like Walker achieve their milestones. Let’s unite as a community to ensure that every child has access to the therapy they deserve!
Bring your strollers and scooters, as everyone is welcome to participate, even if they aren’t racing for a time. Enjoy shopping from local vendors while your children play on the playground, making it a fun-filled day for the whole family. All proceeds from this event will go directly to a therapy center that has been instrumental in helping children like Walker achieve their milestones. Let’s unite as a community to ensure that every child has access to the therapy they deserve!
Organiser's Description
EVENT OPENS AT 7:30
RACE STARTS AT 8:30
**CHILDREN WHO ARE PARTICIPATING WITH YOU BUT ARE NOT OFFICIALLY RACING TO BE TIMED DO NOT HAVE TO BE PAID FOR. STROLLERS AND SCOOTERS ARE WELCOME!
THE WALK WITH WALKER: A RACE TO RESTORE - A 5K FUNDRAISER FOR CHILDREN TO RECEIVE PT, OT, AND SPEECH
JOIN US AT BRAZOS RIVER PARK FOR A TIMED RUN/WALK, SHOP FROM OUR LOCAL VENDORS, AND PLAY ON THE PLAYGROUND TO HELP BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHOSE FAMILIES ARE HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING THE SPEECH, PHYSICAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY NEEDED DUE TO INSURANCE LIMITATIONS. STAY TUNED FOR OTHER FUN POSSIBILITIES!
VENDORS PARTICIPATING: BEX THREADS, CONFETEES, RICHMOND FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR, JACK AND JAMES, BURN BOOT CAMP, LEARNING WITH BRII, SPLASH AND DASH, AGAPE JUICE BAR, BUFF CITY SOAPS, POPLICIOUS CAKE SICLES, SOURDOUGH ROBBELLION, LIFEWAVE, BOUNDLESS CREATIONS, KEYNA'S DELIGHTFUL BUNS, SUGARBERRY COOKIE SHOPPE AND POSSIBLY MORE!
THE WALK WITH WALKER STARTED AS A WALK FOR WALKER WHILE OUR SON WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. WE RECEIVED SO MUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT THROUGH IT THAT TRULY TOUCHED OUR FAMILY. WALKER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND GOES TO 3 HOURS OF THERAPY 3 DAYS A WEEK. HIS THERAPY CENTER HAS HELPED WALKER MEET MANY MILESTONES. OUR WEEKLY ROUTINE LOOKS VERY SIMILAR TO A LOT OF THOSE WITH CHILDREN OF DISABILITIES, AND IT HAS BECOME ABUNDANTLY CLEAR HOW HARD IT IS TO BATTLE INSURANCE FOR THE AMOUNT OF THERAPY NEEDED. FOR EXAMPLE, AN ALLOTTED AMOUNT OF 30- 60 SESSIONS/DAYS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR THE YEAR SHOULD SUFFICE FOR A MUSCLE INJURY, BUT IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY, THAT DOES NOT COME CLOSE TO ENOUGH. THERAPY SESSIONS CAN START AT $125. IT ADDS UP FAST, BUT THE NEED REMAINS THE SAME. THIS AFFECTS THE LIVELIHOOD AND INDEPENDENCE OF CHILDREN. EARLY INTERVENTION IS CRUCIAL FOR THE BEST CHANCE OF SUCCESS, BUT MANY CANNOT AFFORD TO CONTINUE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET.
THE THERAPY CENTER WALKER ATTENDS TREATS CHILDREN OF VARIOUS DISABILITIES FROM ALL OVER THE HOUSTON AREA. THEY HAS HELPED A COUNTLESS NUMBER OF CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS OVER THOSE YEARS. MY SON IS ABLE TO WALK, COMMUNICATE, AND SUPPORT WITH HIS WEAKER ARM NOW THANKS TO THEM, AND I WANT TO HELP PROVIDE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS FOR OTHER CHILDREN. THE PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE CENTER.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/AwUYUWkwUhpu3aiV/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556821462706
Podcast with full story (episode 8): https://www.searchnational.org/the-search-podcast-2
RACE STARTS AT 8:30
**CHILDREN WHO ARE PARTICIPATING WITH YOU BUT ARE NOT OFFICIALLY RACING TO BE TIMED DO NOT HAVE TO BE PAID FOR. STROLLERS AND SCOOTERS ARE WELCOME!
THE WALK WITH WALKER: A RACE TO RESTORE - A 5K FUNDRAISER FOR CHILDREN TO RECEIVE PT, OT, AND SPEECH
JOIN US AT BRAZOS RIVER PARK FOR A TIMED RUN/WALK, SHOP FROM OUR LOCAL VENDORS, AND PLAY ON THE PLAYGROUND TO HELP BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHOSE FAMILIES ARE HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING THE SPEECH, PHYSICAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY NEEDED DUE TO INSURANCE LIMITATIONS. STAY TUNED FOR OTHER FUN POSSIBILITIES!
VENDORS PARTICIPATING: BEX THREADS, CONFETEES, RICHMOND FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR, JACK AND JAMES, BURN BOOT CAMP, LEARNING WITH BRII, SPLASH AND DASH, AGAPE JUICE BAR, BUFF CITY SOAPS, POPLICIOUS CAKE SICLES, SOURDOUGH ROBBELLION, LIFEWAVE, BOUNDLESS CREATIONS, KEYNA'S DELIGHTFUL BUNS, SUGARBERRY COOKIE SHOPPE AND POSSIBLY MORE!
THE WALK WITH WALKER STARTED AS A WALK FOR WALKER WHILE OUR SON WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. WE RECEIVED SO MUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT THROUGH IT THAT TRULY TOUCHED OUR FAMILY. WALKER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND GOES TO 3 HOURS OF THERAPY 3 DAYS A WEEK. HIS THERAPY CENTER HAS HELPED WALKER MEET MANY MILESTONES. OUR WEEKLY ROUTINE LOOKS VERY SIMILAR TO A LOT OF THOSE WITH CHILDREN OF DISABILITIES, AND IT HAS BECOME ABUNDANTLY CLEAR HOW HARD IT IS TO BATTLE INSURANCE FOR THE AMOUNT OF THERAPY NEEDED. FOR EXAMPLE, AN ALLOTTED AMOUNT OF 30- 60 SESSIONS/DAYS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR THE YEAR SHOULD SUFFICE FOR A MUSCLE INJURY, BUT IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY, THAT DOES NOT COME CLOSE TO ENOUGH. THERAPY SESSIONS CAN START AT $125. IT ADDS UP FAST, BUT THE NEED REMAINS THE SAME. THIS AFFECTS THE LIVELIHOOD AND INDEPENDENCE OF CHILDREN. EARLY INTERVENTION IS CRUCIAL FOR THE BEST CHANCE OF SUCCESS, BUT MANY CANNOT AFFORD TO CONTINUE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET.
THE THERAPY CENTER WALKER ATTENDS TREATS CHILDREN OF VARIOUS DISABILITIES FROM ALL OVER THE HOUSTON AREA. THEY HAS HELPED A COUNTLESS NUMBER OF CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS OVER THOSE YEARS. MY SON IS ABLE TO WALK, COMMUNICATE, AND SUPPORT WITH HIS WEAKER ARM NOW THANKS TO THEM, AND I WANT TO HELP PROVIDE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS FOR OTHER CHILDREN. THE PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE CENTER.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/AwUYUWkwUhpu3aiV/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556821462706
Podcast with full story (episode 8): https://www.searchnational.org/the-search-podcast-2
Races
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Walk With Walker
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th November 2024
$27.50
All young children who are not competing in the race can participate for free with parents.
Walk with Walker: A Race to Restore