Name: Memphis Civitan Frosty 5K
Start: 2021-02-27T09:00:00-06:00
Location: Virtual

The 23rd Annual Memphis Civitan Run is a VIRTUAL race dedicated to celebrating and supporting children and adults with special needs.

This year's race is dedicated to the memory of long-time Memphis Civitan member and Past-President, Richard Carney, who passed away in May of 2020.

2020 proved to be a difficult year for everyone, especially the organizations that support children and adults with special needs. This year's race is more important than ever. Even though we are social distancing and wearing masks, the special needs of our special needs FRIENDS doesn’t stop. Many of the organizations Civitan supports rely heavily on in-home and in-person education and meetings. Many of our local organizations have been greatly affected by the stay-at-home orders earlier this year and had to come up with alternative ways to reach those who need assistance most. Their work did not stop, but many saw a drastic reduction in cash flow. Without the commitment of local organizations listed below, many families who have children or adults with disabilities will not have access to receive an education that allows them the opportunity to thrive with their families in our community.

If you are not a runner, please consider making a DONATION (SEE "MAKE ADDITONAL DONATION" LINK OR DONATIONS INFO BELOW) that will go directly into our community to help these amazing organizations continue to make a difference in these families lives.

Memphis Civitan over the past 23 years with the help of its 5K Run participants and sponsors has distributed thousands of dollars to local charities such as:

SRVS Kids,

Harwood Center,

Special Olympics Greater Memphis,

LivItUp, Madonna Learning Center,

Porter Leath Foster Grandparents,

West Tennessee Family Solutions,

Shelby County Schools Exceptional Kids, and

UAB Civitan International Research Center.

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 27TH, BUT RUN RESULTS MAY BE TURNED IN UNTIL MARCH 7TH.

IF YOU CHOOSE, START 2 FINISH MAY MAIL YOUR SHIRTS TO YOU THIS YEAR.