Welcome Karen Burt! Karen has no children but says she loves helping others. This picture was taken "before her very first live walking event!" Way to go Karen, we can't wait to share the morning with you. Thank you for joining the cause!

Linda White joins the CleftStrong Family 5k as part of Team Dr. Wang's Warriors! Here she is hiking at the trails in San Antonio - doing what she "loves to do". We look forward to this morning with you and the rest of the crew, Linda!

Landon's Legion joins a second year for the 3rd annual CleftStrong Family 5k! This is Landon, who was born in May of 2015 with a cleft palate. It's super sweet to have you all back and with a fantastic crew behind you!

Welcoming Team Zeya from Elmendorf, Tx to the 3rd annual CleftStrong Family 5k! We can't wait to share this morning with you!

Welcoming first time participants: Team J-Rad's Jammers! 13 year old Jarad was born with a cleft lip and "they are excited to be a part of CleftStrong 5k 2016"! J-Rad's Jammers are bringing great support this year! We can't wait to meet you all!

Welcome Ashlee, Roy, Conner and Kaylee from Sinton, Texas as part of Team J-Rad's Jammers! Thank you for planning a trip to SA, TX to join the 3rd annual CleftStrong Family 5k - we look forward to this morning with you all!

Aiden's Angels join the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k from Fort Worth, Texas! Mom says they will be running this year for Aiden and all other cleft affected babies! Welcome Aiden's Angels!

Team Jack and Caleb will be making a trip from Kerville, Texas to be a part of the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k! This year, they run for the first time and for their "adorable little neighbor, Jack and his best friend, our foster son, born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate". Welcome!

Welcoming Team Easton's Warriors from Midland, Texas! Meet Luke, Katie and their son, Easton, who was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate. Mom says he is their reason for bringing awareness to the community. "He is the bravest soul we know!"

April and her beautiful daughter, born with a cleft lip and palate will be joining this year from Marion, Texas! April is a recent dedicated runner and says signing up was "a no-brainer for her"! We are sure glad it was - we are thrilled to share the morning with you both!

Welcome Team Ruthie! Ruthie was born at 34 weeks with a midline cleft palate and lip. Mom says she "brings light and joy to our lives everyday" and is doing amazing after two surgeries. This will be their first CleftStrong 5k and we are thrilled!

Ed Lilli joins the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k this year! He says he is doing it because he really likes to run and he is trying to get more work in. Thank you for joining the cause in doing so, Ed! Your support will make a difference.

Michelle Foster joins the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k! Michelle says she enjoys being a surgical tech, traveling, and supporting good causes! She looks forward to participating in her first CleftStrong 5k as part of Dr. Wang's Warriors. Welcome, Michelle!

Meet sweet Ismael! He is 9 and he lives in Venezuela with his parents and siblings. He was born with a cleft lip and palate. Carmen Pina runs the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k for him. Together, they left his parents behind to travel to London to have his surgery after being on a waiting list the first two years of his life. Carmen says "he has taught her the most important lesson in life: don't be scared to pursue your dreams. Thank you Carmen.

Sweet Royce and his family joined us as virtual racers all the way from Washington this year! Mom says they can't wait to participate again next year and hopefully with an even bigger group in Washington! Our love your way sweet one!

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