Shine A Light On Stroke
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Join this 5K run/walk to support stroke survivors and caregivers in Delaware, funding essential care not covered by insurance.
- For a Cause
For a CauseThe Shine A Light On Stroke 5K Run/Walk in Newark, DE, is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and support for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Organized by two Delaware Occupational and Speech Therapists, this race aims to connect the community with vital local resources. Proceeds directly fund a financial grant for Delaware residents, covering stroke-related care costs not typically covered by insurance, such as adaptive equipment, transportation, and speech devices. It's an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and support those impacted by stroke.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5K run or walk dedicated to stroke awareness.
- Connect with local businesses and resources supporting stroke survivors.
- Contribute to a financial grant for stroke-related care in Delaware.
Standout details
- Supports stroke survivors and caregivers
- Proceeds fund a financial grant
- Connects community with local resources
- Organized by occupational and speech therapists
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Easier Day
Typical course trends
- Typically flat
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From the organizer
We are two Delaware Occupational and Speech Therapists who are planning the 3rd Annual Stroke Awareness 5k Run/Walk event.
We have identified a need for support and awareness in our community for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Our hope is to connect this wonderful community with local businesses and resources to shed a light on this important cause.
Proceeds from this race will go towards supporting our foundation's financial grant that is available to anyone living within the state of Delaware, to be used for any stroke related care not covered by insurance. Some costs that the grant covers include but are not limited to: adaptive clothing, adaptive equipment to improve safety and quality of life, mobility related DME, transportation to and from appointments, speech generating devices, and thickener secondary to dysphagia.
Check out our website at www.shinealightonstroke.org and our social media @shinealightonstroke (Facebook and Instagram).
Feel free to reach out to us via email at shinealightonstroke@gmail.com