People & Paws For A Worthy Cause: 5k Race and 2 Mile Walk

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
• 2 Mile Walk:- Walk 2 miles

Event Details

The race and walk will take place at Tyler State Park, Center for the Arts, on November 19th, 2016. Registration and race packet pick-up will begin at 8:00am, and the 5k will begin at 9:00am. The 2 mile walk will begin just after, at 9:15am.

Prizes will be provided for overall male and female winners, as well as male/female winners for the following age groups: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.

Dogs are welcome to participate with their owners in both the race and the walk, but all pets must be leashed and under control at all times!

Registration

Registration is $25 before November 11th, and you are guaranteed a goodie bag and t-shirt.
After November 11th, up to and including the morning of the race/walk, registration is $30, with goodie bags and t-shirts only as supplies last.

Registration forms are available at Newtown Vet Hospital. Payment can be made by cash or check.

To register online, please visit www.pretzelcitysports.com. A nominal service fee will apply.

The Cause

CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) or RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) are complicated terms for a complicated illness that affects the nervous system, causing severe pain without reason. There is no definite cause of CRPS, although in some cases it’s believed to have been triggered by an injury or surgery. It affects people of all ages, both male and female. There is no single, defined cure for CRPS and many are not covered by medical insurance – instead, patients are offered a variety of therapies with varying degrees of success, most of which are extremely costly. CRPS is a physical illness that causes physical damage, but understandably it also affects patients on a psychological and social level, often including reduced quality of life, depression, anxiety, and inability to maintain a social or work life.

Our fundraising efforts will benefit CRPS who are struggling with not only pain, but the debilitating effects it can have on every aspect of one’s life. Our goal is to offer hope and comfort in some way to those experiencing the endless pain of CRPS.

To learn more, visit http://www.rsdhope.org.