This is Forest in front of his current van. Notice the driver-side door's quality.
ABOUT THE 5K
What: Wheels For Forest 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011
Check-in and Race Day Registration starts at 7:30 am
Wheelchair Race* starts at 8:00 am
1-mile Fun Run** at 8:30 am
5k Run/Walk at 9 am
Awards Ceremony at Race Completion
Where: Les Myers Park
336 Lawndale Avenue
Concord, NC 28026
*The Wheelchair Race is a short race that is free for wheelchair-bound individuals.
**1-Mile Fun Run will take place before the 5K run, the entry fee is $10. Consider it a warm-up lap for the more serious runners, and a race for the youngsters-the top 3 runners under 12 get awards!
ABOUT WHEELS FOR FOREST:
The Wheels For Forest Fundraiser is a 5k Run/Walk to raise money to purchase a new or gently used wheelchair accessible van for Forest Walton. Forest is a resident of Harrisburg, NC who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Due to this disease he is no longer able to walk.
His mother, Sherri Gotcher must take him everywhere in a wheelchair accessible van. Their current van is worn out and falling apart.
WE RUN BECAUSE HE CAN'T.
ABOUT FOREST:
Forest is a 15 year old red-haired, hazel-eyed young man who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at birth. He was able to walk, run, and play until he was about 12 years old and became wheelchair bound. Forest loves science, drawing and learning how to take things apart. He would like to go into engineering or architecture when he is older, or perhaps build tanks and planes for the Armed Forces. For now, Forest enjoys building with his Legos, playing his Xbox, spending time with family and going to the movies.
To learn more about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, visit the following websites:
http://www.mda.org/disease/dmd.html
http://www.cureduchenne.org/site/PageServer
Online Pre-registration: www.wheelsforforest5k.eventbrite.com
All pre-registered runners are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra t-shirts are available while supplies last.
Entry Fees:
$20 before 9/18
[student discount! 20% off with promo code school11]
$25 race day (9/24)
$10 Fun Run
There is no fee for Wheelchair Race!
If you are a wheelchair bound individual with a sense of competitiveness, you are more than welcome to participate!
All you have to do is sign a waiver (or have a parent/guardian sign a waiver if you are under 18)!
Additional donations are gladly accepted and greatly appreciated.
You can donate online at the pre-registration website
www.wheelsforforest5k.eventbrite.com at no extra fee
Or you can mail donations to:
Wheels For Forest
P. O. Box 924
Harrisburg, NC 28075
*Please make checks payable to "Wheels For Forest".
Award Categories:
Top 3 overall male and female winners.
Age categories:
under 14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-49, 50+.
Fun Run & Wheelchair Race awards will be given to the top 3.
QUESTIONS?
email: wheelsforforest5k@gmail.com
Phone: (704) 804-4671
Find us on Facebook!
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011
Check-in and Race Day Registration starts at 7:30 am
Wheelchair Race* starts at 8:00 am
1-mile Fun Run** at 8:30 am
5k Run/Walk at 9 am
Awards Ceremony at Race Completion
Where: Les Myers Park
336 Lawndale Avenue
Concord, NC 28026
*The Wheelchair Race is a short race that is free for wheelchair-bound individuals.
**1-Mile Fun Run will take place before the 5K run, the entry fee is $10. Consider it a warm-up lap for the more serious runners, and a race for the youngsters-the top 3 runners under 12 get awards!
ABOUT WHEELS FOR FOREST:
The Wheels For Forest Fundraiser is a 5k Run/Walk to raise money to purchase a new or gently used wheelchair accessible van for Forest Walton. Forest is a resident of Harrisburg, NC who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Due to this disease he is no longer able to walk.
His mother, Sherri Gotcher must take him everywhere in a wheelchair accessible van. Their current van is worn out and falling apart.
WE RUN BECAUSE HE CAN'T.
ABOUT FOREST:
Forest is a 15 year old red-haired, hazel-eyed young man who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at birth. He was able to walk, run, and play until he was about 12 years old and became wheelchair bound. Forest loves science, drawing and learning how to take things apart. He would like to go into engineering or architecture when he is older, or perhaps build tanks and planes for the Armed Forces. For now, Forest enjoys building with his Legos, playing his Xbox, spending time with family and going to the movies.
To learn more about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, visit the following websites:
http://www.mda.org/disease/dmd.html
http://www.cureduchenne.org/site/PageServer
Online Pre-registration: www.wheelsforforest5k.eventbrite.com
All pre-registered runners are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra t-shirts are available while supplies last.
Entry Fees:
$20 before 9/18
[student discount! 20% off with promo code school11]
$25 race day (9/24)
$10 Fun Run
There is no fee for Wheelchair Race!
If you are a wheelchair bound individual with a sense of competitiveness, you are more than welcome to participate!
All you have to do is sign a waiver (or have a parent/guardian sign a waiver if you are under 18)!
Additional donations are gladly accepted and greatly appreciated.
You can donate online at the pre-registration website
www.wheelsforforest5k.eventbrite.com at no extra fee
Or you can mail donations to:
Wheels For Forest
P. O. Box 924
Harrisburg, NC 28075
*Please make checks payable to "Wheels For Forest".
Award Categories:
Top 3 overall male and female winners.
Age categories:
under 14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-49, 50+.
Fun Run & Wheelchair Race awards will be given to the top 3.
QUESTIONS?
email: wheelsforforest5k@gmail.com
Phone: (704) 804-4671
Find us on Facebook!
