Strolling for SMARD

We have a student at White Oak who has a rare neuromuscular disorder (called SMARD–Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Respiratory Distress) that has left him in a wheelchair and ventilator dependent. SMARD is a genetic disease that robs children of a normal life. This Saturday there will be a a yearly fundraising event at the White Oak Roughneck Stadium called Strolling for SMARD: Heroes and Villains 5K and 1-Mile FunRun/Walk. This event raises SMARD research money. In addition to the 5K and Fun Run/Walk, there will also be games and trick or treating for the kids, as well as a silent auction. Kids 10 and under are free. This annual event helps to raise money for the Jackson Laboratory (the ONLY research facility for SMARD in the US).

Registration for the 5K will be at 7:30 a.m. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m., and the walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thank you to Energy Weldfab for being the Presenting Sponsor. All proceeds go to SMARD research.

Please make plans to attend with your family to help raise money for this worthy cause.

 

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