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Jake's Jingle Bell Jog Run Walk 5K...

EVENTS
  • 5K Run/Walk:- Run 3.1 Miles
  • 1K Kids Run:- Kids Run
RACE DATE
Saturday, December 2, 2017
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Location
Central Tree Middle School
Address
281 Main Street
CITY
Rutland
STATE/TERR
Massachusetts
Zip
01543
COUNTRY
USA
Description

On June 20, 2017 seventeen-year-old Jake Gaumond’s life changed. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and was rushed to UMass Memorial in Worcester. His single mother, Candy Villani, raced to the hospital. Upon her arrival, she was told they were removing Jake’s skull plate so that his brain would have room to swell. Jake remained unconscious for three and a half weeks. At that time, doctors did not know how much Jake would recover or what the extent of his injuries would be.

When he woke up, Jake was transferred to the Spaulding Rebab Hospital in Boston where he had to learn to talk, walk, eat, and dress all over again—things most people take for granted every day.

Due to the rapid response from the first responders, the medical team at UMASS and Spalding, the support from Candy, his brother Christian, and family and friends and most importantly due to Jake’s persistence and perseverance, he has made an amazing comeback. He lives at home now and attends rehab four days a week with his mother, Candy.

The family has suffered significant financial loss due to the fact that Candy had to stop working to take care of Jake full-time. Wachusett Running Club is hosting a fundraiser run/walk for Jake on December 2nd, at Central Tree Middle School in Rutland. Race details can be found below. Please join us for Jake’s Jingle Bell Jog to celebrate the gift of life, the generosity of family and friends, and to support a family in need.

 All proceeds will be donated to Jake Gaumond’s family.

 

 

Event details and schedule

 

Jake's Jingle Bell Jog Run Walk 5K

When: Saturday, December 2, 2017 beginning at 11:00 AM (10:00am 10:45am Registration)

Where: Central Tree Middle School 281 Main St. Rutland, MA. 01543

5k Run/Walk, as well as a 1k Child fun run at 11am. Register child at the event $5 

 

Other Info

 

2017 race registration is open.

Registration Information.
 

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