Run for the STARS 2022

LOCALLY SOURCED

Run for the STARS 2022 – Live and In-Person!

Lance Clemens

Can you believe it? The Run for the STARS is returning to an in-person race on June 11– our nineteenth year for the run. We are excited to gather once again as a visible witness for Christ as wells as a visible witness to each other and our community. This year’s theme is “Unity through Community” and comes from Ephesians 1:7-9, where the Apostle Paul wrote: “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known[c] to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.”

To stay connected as a global community, participants may also enter the race virtually. We want to continue to unite our brothers and sisters in Christ here with friends and families across the U.S. and the world who cannot join us in person on June 11. Due to the integrity of the in-person race, those who participate virtually will not be eligible for an award in their age category.

Remember, this is a 5K run/walk and a 50-yard dash for children age eight and under and the STARS. It is a memorable event for families and a great time to reconnect in community.

LAST YEAR RESULTS

In 2021, the Race raised over $45,000 and had more than 250 participants take part virtually across the globe. The race proceeds helped the STARS Ministry:

• Provide more than $10,000 in scholarships for 46 children, teens, adults and eight families to attend respite camps and retreats in the Midwest.

• Fund the entire costs of the fall weekend retreat for 20 adult STARS, giving parents a weekend to themselves.

• Provide STARS Family Services with a $23,000 grant to fund job coaches for 15 adults to work at Twice is Nice and the STARS Resale Shops.

THIS YEAR’S GOALS

We hope you can help us achieve our goals for 2022. Those goals are:

• To make our local and global communities more aware of the STARS Ministry at College Church and how we as a church body can come along families who have a child with a developmental disability.

• To have more than 700 participants in the run.

• To raise over $60,000.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

1. Sign up to run/walk/dash individually, as a family or with small groups of friends and neighbors at www.runforthestars.com

2. Volunteer to support the race, especially on race day— email Lance Clemens at lmc530740@gmail.com to let him know that you and/or your family are available.

3. Donate prizes (i.e., Cubs/Sox tickets, gift cards, local dining experiences, vacation rentals, etc.) to help make the raffle a grand event for all in-person participants. If you are willing to donate raffle prizes or can help us consolidate local raffle prizes, again email Lance Clemens.

4. Help us promote the event on social media and by word of mouth.

5. We are still looking for additional corporate/individual sponsors. For more information, you can go to the website or email Lance Clemens directly.

We hope you can join us for this special event the second Saturday in June. It is truly a special time with a special purpose with so many unrealized benefits. You won’t want to miss it!