Shine A Light On Stroke

Shine A Light On Stroke 5K

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 and our social media @shinealightonstroke (Facebook and Instagram). Feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected]

Bib Pick Up and Registration: Saturday May 9th from 8:00am till 8:55am at the Glasgow Park pavilion.

NEW START TIMES THIS YEAR!
STROKE SURVIVORS: 8:30am
RUNNERS: 9am

Parking: Please use the parking lots closest to the playground and the basketball courts.

Course Map: CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP

Running Chairs: Stroke Survivors: If you are unable to walk/run this event, we will have running chairs available, which will be generously lended by Move2Include! If you don’t have a caregiver present with you, we will have plenty of volunteers who can push you throughout the course and across that finish line ! Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to reserve a chair.

Patient Testimony: Meet the inspiration behind this race. We are proud to introduce Everett Lacy. Everett survived two strokes. His determination and drive serves as a beacon of hope. Everett's goal is to create an annual event that promotes stroke awareness and support through the local community and provides hope throughout their journey. Shine A Light On Stroke acts as both a literal and figurative means to draw attention to the recovery process, bring patients together, and build long lasting connections.

Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke - Know the signs of a stroke. Every minute counts! Think BE FAST:
B alance - Difficulties walking, loss of balance, or dizziness
E yes - Visual changes in one or both eyes (blurriness, seeing double, decreased periphery)
F ace - Drooping or Numbness/Tingling
A symmetry - Weakness or Numbness/Tingling in one arm and/or leg
S peech - Difficulties speaking (slurred or unable to get your words out)
T ime - Call 911 immediately!!!
Other symptoms: Severe headache Confusion

Age Groups and Awards:
Overall Male/Female
Overall Male/Female Master
Top 3 in each age group Male/Female 9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+

Runners Amenities:
- Race Shirt
- Post Race Snacks

Fundraising: Want to earn some fun swag?! Fundraise $75 and earn a T-shirt. Fundraise $150, earn a T-shirt and a mug.

Race Website: Additional race information can be found at http://www.fusionracetiming.com.

Race Contact Info: If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.