About Wings to Fly Foundation
 

Wings to Fly Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization with the mission to 1) provide children and families of children with special needs information on local resources and benefits, 2) establish family support groups and play groups, 3) provide seminars on family, financial and support planning.  We also offer grants to families with special needs children for adaptive or therapeutic equipment and/or services.

This event will benefit Angelman Syndrome Research.   Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births. AS is often misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy or autism and characteristics of the disorder include developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, and walking and balance disorders. Individuals with Angelman syndrome will require life-long care.

 

How, When and Where
 

  • Date: September 23, 2012
  • Location: Alum Creek North Park, 221 W. Main Street,  Westerville, Ohio 43081
  • Time: Registration 7:45 am. Timed 5k: 9:00 am. Family Fun Walk: 9:10 am.
  • Cost5k timed run:  $25 per participant, Teams: $20 per team member, Military Active/Veterans $10
  • Cost Family Fun 1.5 Walk: $15 per family, $10 Military Active/Veterans
  • Awards: Awards will be given to the Top 5 male and female finishers in the 5k and to the top fundraising individual and team. Note: Donations must be received by September 10, 2012 to be eligible for awards.
  • Pre race Packet Pick-up: Packet pick up will take place at Fleet Feet Columbus on September 21st and 22nd during regular business hours and also on race day beginning at 7:45 am.
     

Individual registration may be done up to and including the day of the event, team registration must be done prior to race day.

All paid recipients will receive an event t-shirt and post race refreshments. Children may participate with parents in the 1.5 mile fun walk for free – they do no need to register.  Additional t-shirts can be purchased, please email venessa@wingstofly.org for more information.

Team entries are encouraged. Team members times will be averaged and the fastest time wins!!!!

For teams, the first person to register for the team will create the team name. Each subsequent person will simply choose their team name from a drop down menu.
 
Mail-in and phone registrations are accepted via email to venessa@wingstofly.org or call (614) 787.0802 for more information.

It is requested that each participant or family raise $100 in donations.  Click here to make a donation.  Each donation is tax-deductable and receipts will be provided following the event.  Wings to Fly event coaches will reach out to all participants following registration with an email that includes the donation link, as well as provide contact information to answer any questions about fundraising, the organization, or the beneficiaries.

Race Day Activities
 

  • 5K Chip Timed Race
  • 1.5 Mile Family Fun Walk 
  • Activities for Children which will  include  Face painting, balloonist, Magician
  • Music and food after the event

 Non-Participant Donations

Those who are unable to participate in the Wings to Fly event or would like to increase their contribution by additional donation or raising sponsors are invited to do so by visiting www.wingstofly.org or sending a check to Wings to Fly Foundation.
  

Wings To Fly Foundation,
6389 Andrews Drive West, Westerville OH 43082
 

Help us help other families who have children with special needs and make a difference in a child’s life by making a donation. All donations are tax deductible.

 

For questions contact:
Wings to Fly Foundation
6389 Andrews Drive West
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Phone - (614) 787.0802
www.wingstofly.org
 


 

Where / When / How
  • Date: 9/23/2012
  • Location: Alum Creek North Park