My family is running a race tomorrow! It’ll be my first race since May, when I “ran” a 5k with bronchitis.
Babson Runs for Rett is a local 5k with some proceeds benefiting the International Rett Syndrome Foundation. The event is in conjunction with Babson’s alumni weekend, but is open to the public and very welcoming of additional runners from anywhere to raise money for the Rett Syndrome Foundation to benefit research.
A friend of a friend and alumni of Babson has a daughter with Rett’s Syndrome and they’ve sponsored the 5k as part of their Abby’s Army initiative: https://www.facebook.com/abbyrett
They’re runners. When their daughter was diagnosed with a neurological disorder that leads to severe impairments, they went to work to spread awareness and raise funds for research that might help their daughter and other families suffering from Rett’s. A 5k was the logical place for these runners.
It’s an honor to support their fundraising efforts and courage by running their 5k with my family. Greg plans to push the boys in the jogging stroller and run next to me, so we can race as a team for the first time ever.
I hope if you’re in the Boston area, that you’ll join us.
More information here.
When: Saturday, September 26th, Kid’s .75 mile fun run at 11 a.m., 5k begins at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Babson College, Babson Park, MA near Knight Auditorium (Park in Knight Lot)
Can’t join us? You can always donate at rettsyndrome.org.