Drishti Dash 2026 - 5K Run/1 Mile walk to support visually impaired (Wayne PA or Virtual)

On Aug 30th, 2026, Drishti Foundation is organizing a 5K Run or 1 Mile walk at Wilson Farm Park, Wayne, PA[Tot Pavillion] to support blind and visually impaired.

Funds raised will support initiatives that empower blind and visually impaired individuals through:

• Vocational training with Royer-Greaves School for the Blind, PA • Mobility training and employment opportunities via VisionCorps, PA • Other Local Causes in support of Drishti Foundation's mission to support blind and visually impaired individuals

Runners will be provided bib tags with chips for automated and instantaneous race timing.

5k Race Prizes-

All Genders (4 Prizes): Under 10 years: 1st and 2nd prizes Over 65: 1st and 2nd prizes Male (10 Prizes): Overall Winners (18 years and above): 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes 10-18 years: 1st and 2nd prizes 18-39 years: 1st and 2nd prizes 40-65 years: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes Female (10 Prizes): Overall Winners (18 years and above): 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes 10-18 years: 1st and 2nd prizes 18-39 years: 1st and 2nd prizes 40-65 years: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes

Agenda-

7:30 AM – Check-in Opens & On-site Registrations Begin 8:15 AM – Welcome Speech & National Anthem 8:30 AM – Opening Remarks from Honored Dignitaries 8:45 AM – Group Warm-up & Race Line-up 9:00 AM – 🏁 Race Kick-off 10:00 AM – Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Top Finishers 10:20 AM – Recognitions: Honoring Our Partners, Sponsors & Volunteers 10:45 AM – Closing Reflections & Vote of Thanks 11:00 AM – 🎉 Community Festivities Begin: Raffle Draws, Prizes, Inclusive Games & Family Fun Please sign up & participate in the run to support this cause- https://runsignup.com/DrishtiDash

Drishti Foundation is a section 501(c)(3) charitable organization . Your contributions can be tax deductible and also employer-matched.

Drishti is founded and run by High School and Middle School students who believe in Kathy Calvin's words, “Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference”. This foundation aims at instilling a sense of giving in children and adults alike.

Since its inception, Drishti has organized fundraisers for causes such as Cataract surgeries for the underprivileged, scholarships for the blind, and medical care for visually impaired children. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Drishti has raised funds and sent medical equipment to impacted communities including schools for the handicapped. Some of the organizations that Drishti volunteers have worked with include Chester County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Royer- Greaves School for the Blind, Vision Corps, American Council for the Blind, Children’s Eye Foundation, Overbrook School for the Blind, and the Society for the Blind.