When I was 3, I had an operation on my kidney. I don’t really remember it, but I carry the scar from that experience on my body and will for the rest of my life. Stretching 10 inches across my lower abdomen, it’s a reminder that I am lucky to have not needed to to on dialysis or wait for a transplant.
To help out those kids that face chronic kidney disease, there’s a chance to race and contribute to their cause. Hosted by Northwest Kidney Kids, the Strut your Kidney on Sunday, September 22 offers a 5k, a 10k, and a 1-mile Family Fun Run. This is the only organization that helps kids with kidney disease, which is important because it’s a lifelong condition, even if they undergo a successful transplant.
Participants are invited to fundraise for this race as well, with prizes for the top fund raising team, the largest team, and for individual fundraising levels starting at $25.
The race is at Sellwood Riverfront Park and all three distances start out by going over the Sellwood Bridge. The 5k and 10k continue up the west side riverfront trail.
Here are the details:
When: Sunday, September 22, 2019
What time: The 10k starts at 9a, the 5k at 9:20a, and the Family Fun Run at 10a.
Where: Sellwood Riverfront Park (on the northeast side of the Sellwood Bridge)
Sign up: Registration for the 10k is $50, for the 5k is $40, and for the family fun run is $30, but kids age 5 and under can participate for free. Click here to sign up!
