There is a beautiful innocence when it comes to ladybugs. I remember gently removing them from inside spaces onto the tastiest looking flower I could find. Even now, if one shows up in my home, I ensure its safe return to its home outside. This same protection is what the leaders behind Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness want for the little ones born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a potentially fatal congenital birth defect that…
During a recent trip I saw a quote that stuck with me: “When it rains look for rainbows; when it’s dark look for stars.” Those words come to mind again today as I learn more about the Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness. This race brings together the joys of running to help support those going through struggle as their little ones are hurting. Stars, rainbows, and ladybugs… “The proceeds from the race go to the…
Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness returns to Cook Park for its 10th year. This popular local race is perfect for the whole family; you can walk, run, push a stroller, split a 10K with your spouse or a friend, and get the kids running too! This beautiful course mostly runs along paved trails through parks and along the Tualatin River, with a short section on wide sidewalks along Durham Road. There’s one short but challenging…
The Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness is one of the most successful, longest-running local events put on entirely by volunteers with all proceeds going directly to a non-profit organization. This event, typically run in Cook Park, raises funds for the Ladybug CDH Foundation, which funds research and increases awareness of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a potentially fatal congenital birth defect that affects 1 out of 2500 children born every year. The Foundation also provides assistance…
When I was a kid, ladybugs seemed like magical little creatures to me. Spotting one crawling through the backyard would lead to a journey through the grass, into the bushes, and every other way until it flew away. With more personality than butterflies (in my opinion), these bugs were always a welcome sight come spring and summer. The Ladybug Run at Cook Park is seeking to capture some of that same magic, and do some…
Welcome to the latest in the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, be sure to let us know with our contact form. Tell us what you love…
The 7th annual Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness will be held on July 21, 2018 at Cook Park in Tigard. This is a 5K, 10K, and two-person 10K relay event with the primary goal to promote awareness of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). The foundation describes CDH as: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a congenital malformation (birth defect) of the diaphragm in which a hole in the diaphragm allows abdominal organs to move into the chest and restrict…
Welcome to the latest in the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If you’re in the know on a race that you think others need to check out, be sure to let us know with our contact form. Tell us what you love…
Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! Happy Halloween! Great Pumpkin Haul 5k Run and WalkIf you didn’t get your fill of Halloween runs yet, there’s one more this Saturday, November 4 in Madras. It’s only $5 for the starting at…
Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! Free event: WHY Racing and Fleet Feet Sports Vancouver are hosting the Columbia River/Girlfriends Triathlon shopping night on Wednesday, July 26 at the Fleet Feet Sports Vancouver location (16020 SE Mill Plain). There’s…
