Now accepting nominations for the 2018 River Valley Superhero 5K beneficiary!!
Submit your nominations via email rivervalleysuperhero5k@gmail.com
Deadline for applications is January 21, 2018
Category Archives: Announcements
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2017 Flyer
Below is the links to this year’s flyer. Feel free to share the documents and post the flyer 🙂
2017 Sponsorship Packet
Here is a link to this year’s sponsorship packet. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring, just mail us the sponsor form with your donation or call if you have any questions.
2017 River Valley Superhero 5k
We are a little late at posting this year, but here is the story of this year’s superhero:
Aiden Tucker Watters is the 15 year old son of Jeremy Watters (wife Kathy) of Morrilton and Summer James (husband Jeff) of Plumerville. Aiden has three brothers (Drew-19, Daeron-18, Blake-14) and one sister (Sydnie-12). Aiden and his family have had several difficult events since November 2016. His stepmother, Kathy, had an illness that required major surgery and an extended recovery time. During this same month, Aiden’s stepfather, Jeff, lost his battle with liver disease and renal cell carcinoma. The family hoped that December would be a better month. However, Aiden developed a bad cough the week of his stepfather’s funeral. Not long after that, he started having shortness of breath. He was taken to his family physician. When the doctor did a chest x ray, it was apparent that something was not right. Aiden and his family were sent immediately to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Aiden was quickly examined and after several tests, the family heard the news that a parent never wants to hear. Aiden had a very large mass in his chest that was causing severe respiratory distress. The mass was caused by T-Cell Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.
Aiden completed his first induction of chemotherapy in January 2017 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He has had several bumps along the way. The most recent being a large blood clot in his right arm that required another week long hospital stay. However, the doctors are pleased with his progress. Aiden’s form of ALL has a 99% remission rate. He still has a long road to complete remission. However, Aiden is a very determined, strong young man. He and his family cannot wait to see what the future holds for Aiden. #AidensArmy
2015 Awards
Below is the list of awards for the 2015 River Valley Superhero 5K. I realize we had several issues with timing on race day, but I hope that the kinks have been worked out. However, if you feel that the information provided is not accurate, please let us know and we will do what we can to correct it. If you are listed to receive an award and did not receive one but would like one, please contact us via email or Facebook so that we can arrange a date and time to meet. If you received an award at the race but are now not listed to receive an award, we apologize for the confusion… you may keep the award presented.
The Holland Family
This year’s superhero is Liam “He-Man” Holland and is hands down the bravest baby we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Diagnosed with neuroblastoma only hours after birth, Liam is an amazing little guy that is less than a year old! Liam is the son of Devin and Elizabeth Holland of Russellville. His sister, Madi, is four years old. His cancer affects his kidney and the surrounding area. Liam has undergone several rounds of chemo at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and was referred to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for a surgery consult. On January 29, 2015 Liam was officially deemed cancer free after an operation was conducted to remove the tumor. Although the battle isn’t completely over, the outlook for Liam is spectacular!
Online Registration
You can click on the orange “Register” link to the left, or click the link below to be directed to the online registration through Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/river-valley-superhero-5k-3rd-annual-tickets-15377905730
Mark your calendars!
Ok everyone, it is official…. Saturday, May 17, 2014 is the date of the 2nd Annual River Valley Superhero 5K!
Fight Like a GIRL!!
We interviewed our candidates on Saturday and couldn’t pick just one… So we picked 3! Our beneficiaries of the 2nd Annual Superhero 5K are 13 year old Korey Heath from Dover, 3 year old Morgan Schwehm from Russellville, and 3 year old Breya Bunting from Dardanelle. In the spirit of three female beneficiaries, our slogan this year is “Fight Like A Girl”! Stay tuned for the stories and pictures of our girls and more race info!
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