The Lewes American Legion Post # 17 is hosting the 4th Annual Rylie’s Dog Days of Summer 5K and Kiddie K for the Rylie’s Smile Foundation on Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd beginning at 8:00 AM and Kiddie K at 7:45 AM at their location at 113 American Legion Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
About Rylie’s Smile Foundation- Rylie’s Smile Foundation is named after the brave 13 year old who endured extensive surgery and rehabilitation following an aggressive bone tumor and later, a seizure disorder. Working with specialists, Rylie received and has had success from an alternative medication. Rylie’s Law was passed in 2015 which benefitted other children with similar conditions. Rylie has continued to petition passage of several more laws in Delaware to improve safer access for pediatric patients. These laws include access to medication on school property, permission for patients with severe pediatric autism to receive medical cannabis oils, and the “right to try” for patients when no other treatment options are available. Today, through her foundation Rylie and her mother are involved with international advocacy and research addressing pediatric use of medical cannabis. Rylie’s Smile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on bringing the smiles back to sick children and their families by helping them achieve a better quality of life through health education, technology devices, advocating for treatment options for seriously sick children and supporting research of less toxic therapy.
About the 4th Annual Rylie’s Dog Days of Summer 5K and Kiddie K- This year’s event has several exciting visitors. Delaware’s State Senator Ernie Lopez is the Honorary Chairmen of the event. Cherie Ferebee with be singing the National Anthem. Catch the Drift, with their amazing sounds will be performing on stage throughout the event.
Pre-registration is $25 until August 29th and after that the cost is $30. Entry fee for those under age 18 is $15 in advance and $20 on race day. There is no charge for the Kiddie K. Not able to attend? Please go online and select “Virtual Race” and receive a tee shirt mailed to you. Online registration is at www.races2run.com and click on beach races. On event day registration will begin at 7:00 AM. The Kiddie K will start at 7:45 and 5K at 8:00 AM.
The 5K course is USATF certified with chip timing and goes through residential areas of Lewes. Advance registration entrants receive a tank top. Awards will be given to overall male and female winners and masters winners along with top three male and female finishers in 10-year age categories 9 and under to 80 and over and to the top three walkers. Rylie’s Smile Cup and “happy hour” goes to the largest team. The post-race breakfast party is sponsored by Post #17. Beer will also be available for participants age 21 and over. See www.races2run.com for race policies.
Please go to www.RyliesSmileFoundation.org to donate or to learn more about Rylie and her family. Rylie’s mother Janie Maedler wants to thank all sponsors including American Legion Post #17, Shimadzu, FunLand, Paws for People, ACTIV Pest Solutions, Rylie’s Sunshine, Races2Run, Red Sun Customs, Nova Timing, JD Shuckers, The Fresh Market, Rehoboth Sunrise Rotary, Bad Hair Day?, Certified Running Nuts and many others who have supported the cause.