Event Description
The 4th Annual Portland, Oregon Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. (https://www.ostomy.org/)
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
9:00 a.m. Registration and Packet Pick-Up
10:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
There will be kids' activities, an opportunity to peruse the booths and get connected with suppliers, and local & national advocacy groups.
PLACE
Health Fair in Parking Lot of City Hall at the Farmer's Market (SE Main St & Harrison, Milwaukie, OR 97222)
RACE COURSE
This down-and-back route starts at Riverfront Park in downtown Milwaukie and follows the historic Trolley Trail through sculpture gardens and greenery into a wooded area where old trees canopy over the trail.
PARKING
Parking will be available in the Milwaukie City Hall parking lot, as well as along the streets.
T-SHIRTS
Tech T-shirts will be included with registration if registered before the deadline. Race shirts will be either unisex or female v-neck cut. You are guaranteed a race shirt if you register by September 20th. You may purchase additional race shirts for $10 each.
PACKET PICK-UP
T-shirt pick up and on-site registration will be among the health fair booths in the parking lot of Milwaukie City Hall.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is an important aspect of our Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K. Funds raised help UOAA continue to provide resources, educational materials, advocacy and support to the ostomy and continent diversion community.
We invite you to set up your own Personal or Team Fundraiser when registering to participate in the event, or through our DONATION link at the top of this page. You can create a unique Fundraiser Name and URL address, personalize your fundraising message, and direct your friends and family to your page to join your team or sponsor you in your fundraising goal.
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
Your commitment to fundraise and support the ostomy and continent diversion community is no small endeavor, and we appreciate your dedication and hard work.
> “Empower” Fundraisers who raise $150 or more will receive a unique and limited T-shirt
> “Champion” Fundraisers who raise $250 more will receive a distinctive, adjustable Visor
> The Top Fundraising Team will also be awarded a ‘Special’ Prize!
SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact us at usvf@coloplast.com!
DONATIONS
UOAA supports, empowers and advocates for the estimated 725,000 to 1 Million people who are living with an ostomy or continent diversion across the country. Your generous donation helps us to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and continue our mission of promoting their quality of life. You can easily donate to this Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K by clicking ‘DONATE’ at the top of this page, or mail a check to UOAA, PO Box 525, Kennebunk, ME 04043, and put in the Memo Line – “Donate to (City) Run for Resilience”
