The Lekotek Run 4 Kids is gearing up for its 22nd year. The event will take place Saturday, August 16th beginning at the Dunwoody campus of Georgia Perimeter College. The event courses provide options for every fitness level – a four-mile road race and walk and one-mile fun run. The four mile begins at 8AM and the one mile at 9:00 AM. In addition to pre-race registration at active.com, runners can also sign up the morning of the event, beginning at 7 AM.
The race benefits Lekotek of Georgia, a nonprofit serving children with disabilities and their families. Lekotek facilitates the inclusion of children with disabilities into their families and communities by loaning adapted toys, educational materials, computers and even iPads. These tools equalize the playing field making it possible for children with special needs to play and learn with siblings and peers. Computers and iPads are outfitted with appropriate software and applications to meet every child’s individual needs – whether the child has a visual or hearing impairment, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, genetic disorder or any special need.
The race is expected to draw more than 650 runners. It is well organized, runner friendly, with refreshments and family activities following the run. The four mile is a qualifier and the one mile is a family event attracting strollers, wagons, wheelchairs and even dogs! You don’t have to an athlete to participate, just someone who wants to make a difference!
For questions or more information, call [(404) 633-3430] or email [info@lekotekga.org] Lekotek of Georgia.
Contact:
Ellen Lindemann
(404)633-3430
info@lekotekga.org
