Joey Xu was an artist, a violinist, an amazing origami master, but most of all an inspirational runner. He had the endurance and energy of a runner spread throughout all aspects of his life. In March of 2013, two weeks after his 9th birthday, Joey was diagnosed with a rare kidney cancer. During Joey’s cancer treatment, his mom asked him what he wanted to do first after recovering. “I just want to run” was his only response. No expensive toys and games, no trip to Disney, just the strength to run. During the extensive treatments and many nights away from home, Joey always clung to the hope that he would one day have the health and freedom to run again. Cancer takes many things from our children: their health, their freedom, and even their lives. Yet even when suffering, many like Joey simply wish to live life as a normal child: to laugh, to walk, to RUN. Joey's Run 5K run/walk was inspired by Joey’s wish. Help us celebrate the childhood that he longed for in our first annual 5K run/walk! This is a non-profit event, and all proceeds go to the Joey’s Wings Foundation.
Register here: http://www.joeywings.org/events.html
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