Event Description

Why Dirty Socks?

Ellie Levy was born with cystic fibrosis, a terminal disease that primarily effects the lungs. At age 22, Ellie required a double-lung transplant to remain alive. Unfortunately, her new lungs stopped working and Ellie was re-listed for a second transplant. One month later, she received another set of lungs. We were filled with joy and hope as this transplant appeared to have worked.

Ellie’s surgeon (Gustavo) told her that in order to survive she would have to walk. Everything revolved around these rehabilitative walks. To motivate her, Dr. Gustavo requested to see “dirty socks.”  If her socks were dirty, it would prove that she had been walking. Despite the pain, Ellie walked and walked and walked, often exceeding her surgeon’s expectations.  

Then, one day, Ellie gave her surgeon a bag with her dirty socks in it. He said that he will keep her socks in his office for the rest of his life. Ellie inspired him with her determination, her desire to live and her fight. Unfortunately, several months after her second transplant Ellie passed away. Ellie was a true warrior.

All children suffering from life-threatening illnesses must walk to get well. Sometimes they can only walk a few steps. By taking part in the Dirty Socks 5K & Walkathon, you are walking for them.  

Thank you for being a warrior in Ellie's Army!

LET’S ALL GET OUR SOCKS DIRTY ON JANUARY 20TH 2019!!

Event details and schedule

January 20th 2019

7am - Regisration begins

8am - 5K Run

8:15am - Walkathon

Until 12pm - Family fun, with kids activities, music, and food trucks!