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Mark you calendars with love: The 4th annual CleftStrong 5k will start and finish at the Mission County Park, just south of downtown San Antonio, Tx on October 15, 2017 at 9 a.m.! This year, the course will take participants along the Mission Reach trails of the San Antonio River and that makes for one natural, scenic, and historic route to enjoy. The event is scheduled to finish a little before the lunch hour, so pack a picnic and make a day of it! The Mission Reach, in its 13 miles of the SA River, connects 4 of the 5 Spanish colonial missions to the San Antonio River which have been recently designated as a World Heritage Site.
WHAT ELSE IS NEW THIS YEAR?
• New year = New theme: Every smile holds a story. Every story holds a smile. Dress as your
favorite story book character and share your smile! We will be awarding the participant with the
best costume after the race.
• Don't miss the FREE 9 and Under option where up to 2 children (9 and Under) are free
per one paid adult this year. (All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all children
attending must be registered.)
• Now, family, friends, and others who can't participate in the 5k can join your efforts in supporting the cause while supporting their favorite CleftStrong 5k participant by making a donation under your team. No donation is too small or big and 100% will be directly donated to the Cleft Palate Foundation to help provide excellent education, resources, and opportunities to the cleft community. Create your fundraising team here: https://www.raceentry.com/races/cleftstrong-5k/2017/fundraising/charity/charity/would-you-like-to-make-a-donation-241. We will award the team with the highest donation amount after the race!
• This year we will be awarding the largest team that participates!
• Not only is this a runner, walker, stroller, wheel chair and family friendly course - but it is also dog
friendly! The trails welcome all leashed dogs that pick up after themselves... or those with owners
who will do the work for them :)
• New year = New theme: Every smile holds a story. Every story holds a smile. Dress as your
favorite story book character and share your smile! We will be awarding the participant with the
best costume after the race.
• Don't miss the FREE 9 and Under option where up to 2 children (9 and Under) are free
per one paid adult this year. (All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all children
attending must be registered.)
• Now, family, friends, and others who can't participate in the 5k can join your efforts in supporting the cause while supporting their favorite CleftStrong 5k participant by making a donation under your team. No donation is too small or big and 100% will be directly donated to the Cleft Palate Foundation to help provide excellent education, resources, and opportunities to the cleft community. Create your fundraising team here: https://www.raceentry.com/races/cleftstrong-5k/2017/fundraising/charity/charity/would-you-like-to-make-a-donation-241. We will award the team with the highest donation amount after the race!
• This year we will be awarding the largest team that participates!
• Not only is this a runner, walker, stroller, wheel chair and family friendly course - but it is also dog
friendly! The trails welcome all leashed dogs that pick up after themselves... or those with owners
who will do the work for them :)
BECOME A SPONSOR
We have wonderful sponsorship opportunities to choose from! If you're interested in partnering with CleftStrong this year, contact us here!
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We have wonderful sponsorship opportunities to choose from! If you're interested in partnering with CleftStrong this year, contact us here!
FOLLOW ME TO OUR UPDATED WEBSITE WITH MORE EVENT INFO AND WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
The President of the Cleft Palate Foundation, Ms. Marilyn Cohen, shares a letter of thanks to all those who supported the 3rd annual CleftStrong Family 5k. Please take a moment to read some of what your support means to so many:
| Thank You |
On Sunday, September 18, 2016, nearly 500 people gathered for the 3rd annual CleftStrong Family 5k in support of those born with cleft lip, palate and other craniofacial conditions. The community came together with virtual racers across the states, corporate sponsors, and personal donors, and raised $25,000.00 to help support the Cleft Palate Foundation's (CPF) mission to serve and support not only patients born with cleft and other craniofacial conditions, but just as importantly, their support systems too.
CPF is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1973 to be the public service arm of the American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association. All funds generated from the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k will help support important cleft-craniofacial medical research and provide cutting edge resources for cleft patients, families, and health care providers in such areas as feeding, surgeries, therapies, and the importance of family-centered teams working together to meet the specialized care that is required from the moment these children are born.
The CleftStrong 5k brought several exciting new highlights this year, including its very first presenting sponsor, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Several doctors and healthcare professionals brought support of many kinds on this morning, such as Dr. Alejandra Garcia, Chief of the Craniofacial team at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, Dr. Peter Wang, Chief of the Craniofacial team at Methodist Children's Hospital, and Dr. Roy Gonzalez, Jr., who specializes in craniofacial orthodontics and has been part of the Methodist Hospital Cleft Palate team for the past 25 years. Additionally, Creator and author of the worldwide 1 in 700 project, Zack Rodetis - Urenda made his first appearance in Texas at the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k! Zack gave an inspirational and informative talk about his own experience with cleft lip and his fast growing project. Several of this year's participants helping to make up the cleft community were photographed at the event and will be a part of his inspiring photography book!
This year's course started with a thrill as the Spurs Coyote got participants off to a good start with high fives! Along the course, the most amazing kids were found dressed as quite the superheroes to relay a message of strength for their peers recovering from major surgeries over the summer. A member of the cleft community, Anthony Towns, moved this year's participants as he opened the closing award ceremony with a better understanding for cleft conditions. He shared, both, his own personal experience with cleft lip and palate and the journey of fathering his son born with cleft lip and palate, as well. (See below to view his message)
CleftStrong 5k congratulates all race winners this year! For a second consecutive year, Mr. Malachi Braddy finished as the Top Overall Male Finisher, coming in at 18.42.9. Ms. Yvonne Boyer came in as this year's Top Overall Female Finisher at 24:55.2. To see the complete list of results, Click here!
This morning of awareness and understanding, community togetherness, and meaningful support would not have been possible without its kind hearted corporate sponsors, donors, and crew of volunteers. CleftStrong sends its sincerest thanks to all who believe in its mission. In joining this worthy cause, your help assists children born with cleft and craniofacial conditions through each phase of their journey and in more ways than you might ever imagine!
More photos of this special morning to come at www.cleftstrong5k.com.
CPF is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1973 to be the public service arm of the American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association. All funds generated from the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k will help support important cleft-craniofacial medical research and provide cutting edge resources for cleft patients, families, and health care providers in such areas as feeding, surgeries, therapies, and the importance of family-centered teams working together to meet the specialized care that is required from the moment these children are born.
The CleftStrong 5k brought several exciting new highlights this year, including its very first presenting sponsor, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Several doctors and healthcare professionals brought support of many kinds on this morning, such as Dr. Alejandra Garcia, Chief of the Craniofacial team at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, Dr. Peter Wang, Chief of the Craniofacial team at Methodist Children's Hospital, and Dr. Roy Gonzalez, Jr., who specializes in craniofacial orthodontics and has been part of the Methodist Hospital Cleft Palate team for the past 25 years. Additionally, Creator and author of the worldwide 1 in 700 project, Zack Rodetis - Urenda made his first appearance in Texas at the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k! Zack gave an inspirational and informative talk about his own experience with cleft lip and his fast growing project. Several of this year's participants helping to make up the cleft community were photographed at the event and will be a part of his inspiring photography book!
This year's course started with a thrill as the Spurs Coyote got participants off to a good start with high fives! Along the course, the most amazing kids were found dressed as quite the superheroes to relay a message of strength for their peers recovering from major surgeries over the summer. A member of the cleft community, Anthony Towns, moved this year's participants as he opened the closing award ceremony with a better understanding for cleft conditions. He shared, both, his own personal experience with cleft lip and palate and the journey of fathering his son born with cleft lip and palate, as well. (See below to view his message)
CleftStrong 5k congratulates all race winners this year! For a second consecutive year, Mr. Malachi Braddy finished as the Top Overall Male Finisher, coming in at 18.42.9. Ms. Yvonne Boyer came in as this year's Top Overall Female Finisher at 24:55.2. To see the complete list of results, Click here!
This morning of awareness and understanding, community togetherness, and meaningful support would not have been possible without its kind hearted corporate sponsors, donors, and crew of volunteers. CleftStrong sends its sincerest thanks to all who believe in its mission. In joining this worthy cause, your help assists children born with cleft and craniofacial conditions through each phase of their journey and in more ways than you might ever imagine!
More photos of this special morning to come at www.cleftstrong5k.com.
The Spurs Coyote has signed up for the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k. "He has one message to pass along," says race directors, Ray and Chelsea Ortiz. "He will see YOU at the start line!"
Don't miss San Antonio's first ever CleftStrong 1 in 700 Day! It will be a morning that's sure to bring you one precious, simple gift: a smile.
Don't miss San Antonio's first ever CleftStrong 1 in 700 Day! It will be a morning that's sure to bring you one precious, simple gift: a smile.
If you missed online registration, you can still register the morning of the race! Race day registration will open at 7 am. We recommend an early arrival to secure parking and allow time for the registration process as well as pre-race festivities.
See you there!
See you there!
As we find ourselves in the last days of registration for the 3rd annual CleftStrong 5k to be held on September 18, 2016 at Morgan's Wonderland, we are honored to learn that the City of San Antonio has recognized this day as CleftStrong "1 in 700" day.
"This just made an already special morning even more so" says Ray and Chelsea Ortiz. "We are thrilled to have this kind of welcome for Zack Urenda and his worldwide "1 in 700" cleft photo book project as it makes its way to Texas for the first time!"
We invite all those who have not yet signed up to join us in support of this great cause and in celebrating this recognition by our city leaders.
"This just made an already special morning even more so" says Ray and Chelsea Ortiz. "We are thrilled to have this kind of welcome for Zack Urenda and his worldwide "1 in 700" cleft photo book project as it makes its way to Texas for the first time!"
We invite all those who have not yet signed up to join us in support of this great cause and in celebrating this recognition by our city leaders.
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