Event Information

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin.  Dyslexia is the most common cause of reading, writing and spelling difficulties, affecting one in ten. 

Proceeds from the Dyslexia Dash will benefit COBIDA and its mission to:

• Increase awareness of dyslexia and related learning disabilities
• Assist dyslexics, their families and the professionals that support them
• Promote the use of effective teaching methods
• Disseminate research-based knowledge

About COBIDA

Who we are:
The Central Ohio Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (COBIDA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization formed to increase the public’s awareness of dyslexia in Central Ohio. It is one of over 40 branches of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).  

What we do:

• Provide seminars and support groups.
• Provide information, referral and advocacy services.
• Supply an information hotline.
• Provide an annual conference in Central Ohio to professionals in the field of dyslexia and related learning disabilities.

The Dyslexia Dash is the major fundraiser for the Central Ohio Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (COBIDA) for 2010. All funds raised will go to assist dyslexics, their families and the professionals that support them in Central Ohio. We are challenging individuals and teams to help us raise money for this worthy cause by collecting pledges. Special prizes will be awarded to the individuals and teams who collect the highest pledge amounts.  CLICK HERE to download a pledge form.  All pledges are due at Race Day sign-in.




Where & When & How

• Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
• Location: Glacier Ridge Park, Plain City, OH, Main Entrance, 9801 Hyland Croy Road, Columbus OH 43064
• Time: 5K Run/Walk/Doze 9:00am start time, registration at Glacier Ridge Elementary (across the street from the park) 8:00am-8:45am
• Entry Fees:
  • 5K (note youth is ages 18 & Under):
    • $25 per adult through September 15th, $30 September 16th through race day
    • $15 per youth through September 15th, $20 September 16th through race day
    • $150 per adult team of up to 10 through September 15th, $200 per adult team of up to 10 September 16th through race day
    • $100 per youth team of up to 10 through September 15th, $125 per youth team of up to 10 September 16th through race day
  • Team Entry Note: For each team, a team captain will register and pay for ALL team members. A premier staff member will contact the team captain to obtain the names and additional information for all team members.
  • Virtual Racers or Dozers welcome - sleep in and still get your commemorative t-shirt!! Registration for Dozers is $25 through September 15, $30 September 16 through race day.
• Awards:
• Top 3 male, female and youth finishers will be rewarded.
• Pledge Challenge:  special prizes will be presented to the adult, youth, adult team and youth team who collect the highest pledge amounts brought in on race day.  Please CLICK HERE to download a pledge form. 
• How to Register
• Online
• Race day registration starting at 8am at Glacier Ridge Elementary (across the street from the park)
• Race Packets
  • All participants will receive a race day tech t-shirt and post race refreshments. 

Sponsors

If you would like to be a sponsor for this event benefitting COBIDA, please download this packet of information or send an email to info@cobida.org

 

Lead Corporate Sponsor



 

 

Have Questions?

For more information please phone event co-chair Lee Manogg at 740-973-9413 or Amy Reardon at 614-560-3109 or email us at info@columbus.org.

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