Place
Salisbury, NC US 28146
Description
Join us for the St. Matthew's 5k Run/Walk at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 9275 Bringle Ferry Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146 - 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024! The course will start and end at St. Matthew's. There will be a 1/2-Mile Fun Run immediately following the 5k at 10:00 a.m.
This 5K Run/Walk is an approved Thrivent Action Team Event. They have donated $250 for refreshments.
All funds raised go to support Griffin Morneau, Angie Potter, and Frank Brady. It is our hope with the St. Matthew’s 5K to be able to assist these families and caregivers with respite care and other medical and essential needs.
5K Registration Fee: $20 (mail-in through October 25 and online through October 26)
$25 (on-site on October 26)
Fun Run Registration Fee: $10
Awards (5k): Top 2 overall male and female winners
Top 3 in each of the following divisions for male and female runners: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & over.
Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed.
Awards (Fun Run): Top overall male & female. Medals will be given to all other fun run finishers.
T-shirts – 5k run/walk participants will receive a Dri-Fit Technical T-shirt. Pre-registered 1/2-mile fun run participants receive a cotton t-shirt.
Check-In: 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. check-in and race packet pick up at the church.
Inclement Weather Policy: In case of inclement weather, the race may be delayed for one hour. We reserve the right to cancel any portion of the race if we determine existing weather conditions pose a safety hazard for the participants.
Contact Information: Kelley Williams - 704-637-0236, kelleybwilliams@gmail.com
Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners.
In Support of Griffin Morneau
On June 29th 2024, we experienced the most unthinkable tragedy. Griffin was enjoying time at the batting cages with family and friends when he suddenly became ill. What we thought was possible dehydration turned into the unthinkable. Griffin was taken to the closest hospital for immediate care where it was discovered he had a brain bleed. He was life flighted to the Levine Children’s Hospital for intensive care. Griffin was stable but very critical. Over the next 24 hours the brain bleed was confirmed along with the discovery of an arteriovenous malformation, known as an AVM. Most AVM’s are congenital, meaning the person is born with them. Unfortunately, they go undiagnosed until there is a problem. The AVM is located very close to the brain stem so surgical intervention isn’t possible. The good news is the bleeding stopped but there was increased swelling in the ventricles. A procedure to place an EVD, external ventricular drain, was done to help relieve pressure on Griffin’s brain. Griffin remained in ICU approximately 2 weeks followed by 6 weeks of inpatient rehab. Griffin continues multiple rehab therapies outpatient as well as various doctor visits. Griffin has shown great improvements but has a long long road ahead.
Griffin is a remarkable young man, who is full of life. He is very active in sports including baseball and basketball. His love of baseball runs deep! He is very involved at school academically: an all A honor roll, AIG, and Junior National Honor Society member. He is also part of the band and plays the trumpet. He is the best big brother to his 2 younger brothers.
In Support of Angie Potter
Angie Potter and her husband, Steve are members of St. Matthew’s Lutheran. Angie suffered a stroke several years ago and has been cared for at home by Steve.
In Support of Frank Brady
Frank Brady is a member of the Gold Hill community. He and his family are well known in the East Rowan area. He played Mustang football at East Rowan in the 1970s. He went on to play football at Wofford College.
Frank suffered a stroke several years ago and has been cared for at home by his mother and family members.
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