Shine A Light On Stroke

We are two Delaware Occupational and Speech Therapists who are planning the 3rd Annual Stroke Awareness 5k Run/Walk event.

We have identified a need for support and awareness in our community for stroke survivors and their caregivers.  Our hope is to connect this wonderful community with local businesses and resources to shed a light on this important cause.

Proceeds from this race will go towards supporting our foundation's financial grant that is available to anyone living within the state of Delaware, to be used for any stroke related care not covered by insurance.  Some costs that the grant covers include but are not limited to: adaptive clothing, adaptive equipment to improve safety and quality of life, mobility related DME, transportation to and from appointments, speech generating devices, and thickener secondary to dysphagia. 

Check out our website at www.shinealightonstroke.org and our social media @shinealightonstroke (Facebook and Instagram).

Feel free to reach out to us via email at shinealightonstroke@gmail.com

Saturday May 9th from 8:00am till 8:55am at the Glasgow Park pavilion.

NEW START TIMES THIS YEAR!

STROKE SURVIVORS: 8:30am

RUNNERS: 9am

*This will allow walkers sufficient time to complete the race and cross the finish line before awards begin 

Please use the parking lots closest to the playground and the basketball courts.

CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP

*Map is for directional purposes only

Meet the inspiration behind this race.  We are proud to introduce Everett Lacy.  Everett survived two strokes. His determination and drive serves as a beacon of hope.  Everett's goal is to create an annual event that promotes stroke awareness and support through the local community and provides hope throughout their journey.  Shine A Light On Stroke acts as both a literal and figurative means to draw attention to the recovery process, bring patients together, and build long lasting connections.  

Know the signs of a stroke. Every minute counts!  Think BE FAST:

Balance - Difficulties walking, loss of balance, or dizziness

Eyes - Visual changes in one or both eyes (blurriness, seeing double, decreased periphery)

Face - Drooping or Numbness/Tingling

Asymmetry - Weakness or Numbness/Tingling in one arm and/or leg

Speech - Difficulties speaking (slurred or unable to get your words out)

Time - Call 911 immediately!!! 

Other symptoms:

Severe headache

Confusion

Overall Male/Female 

Overall Male/Female Master

Top 3 in each age group Male/Female

9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+

*Overall and Masters - based off GUN TIME

*Age Groups - based off CHIP TIME

Runners will receive:

- Race Shirt

- Post Race Snacks

** Bring cash for our raffle and merchandise **

Fundraise $75 and earn a T-shirt 

Fundraise $150, earn a T-shirt and a mug

Important information all participants should know.
Click HERE to read.

Interested in being a sponsor? Email us at Shinealightonstroke@gmail.com