Saturday, Aug. 27, at 8 a.m.

Mark your calendar to run, walk and/or volunteer at the 8^th Annual Speedy PD Race for Parkinson’s on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Tuttle Creek State Park! The USATF Certified 5k & 10k courses and ½ Mile Family Fun Run/Walk are presented by UMB Bank and the proceeds benefit the Meadowlark Hills Parkinson’s Program. 

The proceeds allow the Parkinson’s Program to offer free services to those in the Flint Hills affected by Parkinson’s Disease (PD). These free services include:  monthly education group meetings, caregiver support group, physical exercise classes, Rock Steady & Fit 2 Fight PD Boxing classes, voice classes, educational symposiums, transportation to activities, a lending library of books, walkers and voice amplifiers and personal consultations.

To register, simply go to www.runspeedypd.org/registration/ or stop by the Hospitality Desk to pick up a paper registration form. When registering, be sure to join the Meadowlark Team! The 5k & 10k races begin at 8 a.m., and the Half  Mile Family Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:15 a.m. 

We also are searching for volunteers to ensure our participants are safe and have fun. Please email: info@bodyfirst.com or call Jeanette Wagner at (783) 323-3870. You can volunteer AND run/walk.

Prior to the race, join us for a Pasta Party at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Holiday Inn Campus. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. The event will begin with presenter Don Rasmussen, Meadowlark Hills resident, followed by Tymber Lee, former professional baseball player and entrepreneur from Wichita, Kan., will be the Key Note Speaker. You can sign up in the Blue Book located at the Hospitality Desk to attend the Pasta Party and/or transportation.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle, Parkinson’s Program Leader at (785) 323-3899.

We look forward to seeing you and your family and friends Friday, Aug. 26, and Saturday, Aug. 27!