Kourageous Karter Race for Robot Legs
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Event Schedule
- 8:00 Check-in
- 8:00-11:00 Face Paint, Silent Auction, Food Truck
- 9:00 Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run
- 9:30 5k Fun Run
- 10:30 Silent Auction Ends
- 10:45 Wrap-Up/Announcements
Potters Pasties and Pies will be the perfect way to refuel after the event, or enjoy while viewing and/or bidding on auction items!
Our non-profit foundation is a 501(c)3 organization inspired by the parenting journey with our son, Karter. Karter was born with a severe Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) injury and not expected to survive. Consequently, he was sent home on hospice. To everyone's surprise, Karter lived. Despite telling us not to expect him to live past age 1, Karter will turn 6 this June. This injury left him with a severe form of cerebral palsy, and he is unable to walk, talk, or eat. That doesn't stop him! He uses adaptive equipment, feeding tube, and eye gaze communication device. He is the epitome of "kourage" and gives the gift of perspective to all he encounters. Learn more about our story and foundation in this interview!
Every child deserves the opportunity to experience something as basic as walking. For kids like Karter, the Trexo Robotics technology helps their bodies walk the way they are supposed to! Besides the experience of walking, we (and other parents) have noted improvements including: better head control, improved trunk control, neuromuscular health, and for Karter, more energy! For us, the experience is invaluable. We can't put a pricetag on it. In reality, there is a hefty one- $1000/month+. Insurance doesn't cover this, and the cost of living for medically complex families is extreme. Please help us raise funds to gift the experience of walking to another child! Visit our website (kourageouskarter.org) to learn more!
We understand that there are very good reasons you can't join us in-person! We also want to open this event to anyone across the country! If you participate virtually you can complete the 5k or 1 mile walk/run on your own time the week of the event. We'd love it if you'd share and tag on social media! Or email us! You will also have the option to add your results on our race roster site! It's just for fun, and to show your support!
Event schedule
- Sat, September 24, 2022 8:00 AM - Check-in
- Sat, September 24, 2022 8:00 AM - Silent Auction
- Sat, September 24, 2022 9:00 AM - Kid’s fun run
- Sat, September 24, 2022 9:30 AM - 5k
- Sat, September 24, 2022 10:45 AM - Auction Winner/Announcements/Wrap-up
Contact information
- Event contact
- Tiffany Goodchild
- Phone
- 319.240.8395
Sponsors
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Presenting (5000+)
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Advocate Level Sponsor ($2500)
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Gold Level Sponsors ($1000)
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Silver Level Sponsors ($500)
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Bronze Level Sponsors ($250)
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