Pushes Who? The Drivers’ Perspectives

How Can You Help?

We need Track Commanders. We want to include as many riders that we can find, so they can experience the joy and excitement of participating in events they might have thought were closed to them. We also need volunteers to be trained as “pushers,” to help make up the team for each rider. Finally, we need funds to continue our mission and expand our reach. Your generous donations have allowed our local Speed For Need chapter to purchase six specialized racing wheelchairs, a custom trailer and other equipment. Help us spread our message and reach those in our community who can benefit and experience the joy of participating, as riders or as volunteers.

What Does It Cost?

Nothing. Zilch. Nada. All costs are covered for the Track Commanders through donations of time and money from awesome servant leaders in our community.

Upcoming Events

• Max’s Moon Run 5K, 7:10 p.m. May 5, Suwanee

• Bub’s Run 5K and Fun Run, 7:30 a.m. May 6, Marietta

• Mother’s Day 5K, 8 a.m. May 13, Kennesaw

• Summer Sun Run 5K, 8 a.m. June 10, Kennesaw

• Harvest Hustle 5K, 8 a.m. Sept. 9, Kennesaw

• Run, Walk or Roll 5K, 8 a.m. Oct. 7, Woodstock

• Nightmare on Main Street 5K, 8 a.m. Oct. 28, Kennesaw

• Dream Big 5K, 8 a.m. Nov. 11, Ball Ground

• Holiday Lights of Hope 5K, 6 p.m. Nov. 19, Canton

“Seeing the joy on the Track Commander’s face as they get cheered on by everyone is the best part.”

— Bryan Reynolds

“Serving others actually helps us to work on ourselves. The smiles we receive from the Track Commanders nourish my heart!”

— Troy Ellenburg

“I have had the privilege to push my friend, Eve Mabry, at several 5Ks, thanks to these running wheelchairs. The joy she gets from crossing the finish line is so contagious. I will participate in anything that brings Eve joy, especially where others are cheering her on!”

— Valeria Lobo, ministry director of Thrive Special Needs Ministry at First Baptist Woodstock

“I love being a part of Speed for Need because I can take my joy for running and participating in races and share that with someone who may not be able to on their own. It’s a great feeling to provide a way for them to participate in races.”

— Kevin Pellum