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RACE DAY
Saturday, January 30th, 2027
Location: St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital at 20171 Chasewood Park Dr. Houston, TX 77070
The inaugural Every Beat Matters: iHOPE-Kids 5k and Fun Run will take place on Saturday, January 30th at St. Lukes Health in Spring Texas. This race is organized by iHOPE-Kids, a 501(c)3 organization and proceeds will go towards helping families and children living with life-threatening heart conditions. Founded by Dr. Christina Miyake and co-founder Dr. Sara Stephens this event will include a professional 5k route with an additional 1k Fun Run route. Vendors will be present with plenty of fun activities and music!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Detailed race-day schedule, including check-in, packet pickup, race starts, and awards will be posted as event details are finalized
Events
Family/Kids Fun Run (1K)
Every Beat Matters.
Heart conditions can affect young people who appear completely healthy.
The Every Beat Matters 5K & Fun Run brings our community together to raise awareness, support families, and help iHOPE-Kids provide resources, testing, education, and research to find answers when they are needed most.
iHOPE-Kids, A Ray of Hope Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac death in children and young adults affected by rare and often undiagnosed heart-rhythm disorders. Founded in memory of Baby Ray Skaggs, whose death remains unexplained, iHOPE-Kids unites families, physicians, and researchers to advance awareness, research, genetic testing, CPR education, and lifesaving resources for at-risk children and their families.
Each year, thousands of children experience cardiac arrest — many without warning, and many families left without answers. A child can appear perfectly healthy while carrying an inherited heart condition that puts them, and their relatives, at risk. Through research, education, and family support, iHOPE-Kids is working to change that outcome.
Family of Baby Ray Skaggs
Answers Can Save Lives
Free Educational CPR training helps families learn CPR and AED skills in the event of a cardiac arrest
iHOPE-Kids Helps families gain access to AED's. Above is a photo of Gabby, an iHOPE-Kids Youth Ambassador, who was honored at her uncle's workplace with a portable AED
Access to genetic and medical testing can help families find answers when every second matters
What To Expect
Custom T-Shirt
Every participant recieves a custom event shirt.
Finisher Medal
5K and Fun Run participants recieve a commemorative finisher medal.
Community Activities
Enjoy vendors, music, and family-friendly activities through race day!
Give Back
Your partiicpants helps iHOPE-Kids raise awareness and provide resources for children and families affected by life-threatening heart conditions.
Donate to Reach Our Goal!
$3,180
Raised of $10,000
Events
Family/Kids Fun Run (1K)
Age Groups for 5k Run
- Under 7
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 14-17
- 18-24
- 25-30
- 31-40
- 41-50
- 50+
Help Us Make Every Beat Matter
Support an event dedicated to raising awareness of life-threatening heart conditions and providing resources to children and families.
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Event Location
Houston, Texas
20171 Chasewood Park Dr
Houston, TX 77070 US
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