Gift of Hearing Walk and 5K Run:
May 16th, 2015
The Gift of Hearing Walk and 5K Run is being put together for three different reasons, first, as a way to raise money to help families in need to purchase their child/children's hearing aid equipment (batteries, cables, headpieces, ear molds, etc.). Second, as a way to bring awareness to the community about pediatric hearing loss and the importance of access to early amplification and consistent use of hearing technology. And finally, this event will create a day of celebration for children with hearing loss and their families.
Our event will kick off with a 5K race. After the 5K race, the "Gift of Hearing Walk" will occur: this is where children with hearing loss will lead their families on a walk around the outside of The Emma Eccles Jones Early Childhood Education and Research Center (Sound Beginnings building). As families walk around the outside of the building, they will have the opportunity to read posters displaying facts about hearing loss. Our hope is that each family will bring grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives to celebrate this day with them. After the walk, we hope families will mingle as they eat lunch together. There will also be carnival type activities going on, game booths, information booths, face painting, nail painting, paper airplane contests, bounce houses, popcorn booths, cotton candy booths, and much more. At the end of our event, we will announce the winners of our silent auction prizes and draw the winning raffle tickets. Our hope is that we will have a great turnout to our event and be able to make this something we do each and every year. We hope you will be able to join us!
Registration Pricing
- 5K Race: $20.00 (includes 5K race and t-shirt for pre-registered runners)
- 5K and Gift of Hearing Walk: $25.00 per person (includes 5K, Gift of Hearing Walk, lunch, activities, and t-shirt for those pre-registered)
- Gift of Hearing Walk Only: $15.00 per person or $60.00 per family (includes Gift of Hearing Walk, lunch, activities, and t-shirt for those pre-registered) (immediate family only)
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