Midwest Dravet Syndrome 5K

Starting a blog for Avery, is something I've wanted to do for sometime. Seeing the advantages, and uses of sharing in multiple format's, I decided to start this blog. So, then the question was... When should I start it? How about after the Midwest Dravet Syndrome 5K Run/Walk? Yep, that sounds good, so here goes!

First off, WOW!, What a day! You could say, electricity was in the air, literally, as a lightning storm went through as we were getting things set up, and registration was to soon to begin. A quick change of plans moved the registration to inside the complex as the storm passed over. With some help from above, the sky lightened up, and a rainbow arched over the sky, just as the 5K was about to begin, giving us a sign, that it would be a great day. 





Avery, Nicholas, Marae and Nathan ready for the 5K Walk

 

With a whistle from Clover's grandma, the run/walk was off, and 60+ Runners got into there stride, and the 200+ walkers got into their pace through the streets of New Hampton, IA.




Mid-pack picture, Runners are way off in the distance cresting the hill.

 


Debbie pushing Avery

 After the Run/Walk had finished, a Breakfast was offered inside, with Dr. Nichols, (Kyler's Neuro) presenting an informative presentation about Dravet Syndrome to everyone. Also in attendance was Laura, the current president of the IDEA League, and Joan, the founder of the IDEA League. Avery ate some pancakes and sausage, but was pretty tired from the hotel stay, and early start, so she took a nap in the truck with Debbie for the last hour of the Breakfast  and Raffle.




Sisters and Cousins

       And before we knew it, it was over. Although final numbers are not tallied up yet. We were able to raise close to $10K for the IDEA League! Thank you to all our Family and Friends who supported and  participated in the event to make it the success it was. Special thanks to the co-creators of the event, Our friends, Brian and Amanda Meyers, and Patty and Alex Dohman, for working hard as a team, and doing this together. We love you all.





5K Family- Patty and Alex, Brian, Amanda and Kyler, Brian, Debbie and Avery