Events
Lincoln's Way Autism Awareness 5K Run / Walk
Lincoln's Way Autism Awareness 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://lincolnsway.org.
Place
Hanna City, IL US 61536
Description
When Lincoln was a baby he crushed milestones but when he was 18 months old he had a severe allergic reaction to amoxicillin which hospitalized him. After his reaction, we didn't hear his sweet little voice again until he turned five years old. Little did we know that day would be the catalyst to this Autism journey that we're now on.
Autism is an up and down battle, there are good days and there are down right hard days but we will never give up. We fight every day for the services and therapies our son needs to make him successful. We started Lincoln's Way four years ago in hopes of one day being able to pay for an entire year of a child's therapy. We had no idea how successful our little foundation would become and how many peoples lives we would touch along the way.
We have partnered with The Autism Collective and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to this amazing organization. The Autism Collective coordinates early identification, diagnosis, therapy, services and support. They not only serve children but also adults as they continue to connect individuals to local resources they need to thrive in our community.
Come out and enjoy a family fun day at Wildlife Prairie Park supporting Autism Awareness. There will be a 5K run / walk, 1 mile fun run / walk around the animal enclosure, 24 ft inflatable slide, refreshments, food trucks and more!
On race day, please meet at 8:30am for registration + shirt pickup + refreshments. We will begin the race right at 9:00 a.m. If you can't attend the race but still wish to take part in the event, sign up and attend virtually!
We can't wait to see you at the race.
Click here for Lincoln's full ASD story.
Race Contact Info
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