The Human Race is a statewide community fundraising event that
encourages participants to raise money for their favorite nonprofit
organization. The race is organized by local Volunteer Centers.
encourages participants to raise money for their favorite nonprofit
organization. The race is organized by local Volunteer Centers.
Human Race 2006
On Saturday May 13, a team of runners, walkers, and wheelchair riders will join
PSA at the Human Race 2006 in honor of Alex Kinder. Alex,13, is leading the PSA
Team at the race this year. Below, he shares his encounter with
stroke at age 5.
PSA at the Human Race 2006 in honor of Alex Kinder. Alex,13, is leading the PSA
Team at the race this year. Below, he shares his encounter with
stroke at age 5.
The Worst Stroke of Luck
It was a stormy day, and I was about 5 years old.
My mom and I went up to the house of my god
brother, to play and visit. When we got to his
house, I found out that Connor and I were going to
one of his friend's houses. At first I objected, then I
was just glad to be with my god brother, but little did
I know that this day would change my life forever. “
All right, honey, have a great time,“ called my mom.
“Bye Mom,” I replied. It was the last time I saw her
before it happened.
It was a stormy day, and I was about 5 years old.
My mom and I went up to the house of my god
brother, to play and visit. When we got to his
house, I found out that Connor and I were going to
one of his friend's houses. At first I objected, then I
was just glad to be with my god brother, but little did
I know that this day would change my life forever. “
All right, honey, have a great time,“ called my mom.
“Bye Mom,” I replied. It was the last time I saw her
before it happened.
I started running around with the other kids, but then the rain started pouring from
the sky and I began to get a hollow feeling inside. It kept getting worse and worse
and it left me feeling lonely and sad. I stopped playing and went over into a
corner. I felt the worst feeling I have ever felt in my life, the feeling that the world
was going to end and that there's no point living anymore. I started to wail. It
seemed like the world was spinning around me.A friend of my god brother's mom
came up to me and asked,” What's wrong?” I muffled, “I don't know.” But
somewhere out there my mom was having a stroke.
My godfather arrived with a very grave look on his face. He took me back to his
house where my dad picked me up. I had no idea what was going on and I was
scared. My dad drove to Stanford Hospital and I went to the emergency room
where I found my mom lying in a bed with her eyes shut. It was one of the saddest
moments of my life.
Four months from that day my mom was released from the hospital. But the whole
left side of her body was paralyzed. She struggled to write with her other hand,
not to mention she also had to learn how to walk all over again. The one thing I
learned is that you should treat every day like it was your last with those that you
love. I'm glad that my mom is a stroke survivor, and I am too.
We hope that you support Alex and the PSA Team at the Human race 2006.
the sky and I began to get a hollow feeling inside. It kept getting worse and worse
and it left me feeling lonely and sad. I stopped playing and went over into a
corner. I felt the worst feeling I have ever felt in my life, the feeling that the world
was going to end and that there's no point living anymore. I started to wail. It
seemed like the world was spinning around me.A friend of my god brother's mom
came up to me and asked,” What's wrong?” I muffled, “I don't know.” But
somewhere out there my mom was having a stroke.
My godfather arrived with a very grave look on his face. He took me back to his
house where my dad picked me up. I had no idea what was going on and I was
scared. My dad drove to Stanford Hospital and I went to the emergency room
where I found my mom lying in a bed with her eyes shut. It was one of the saddest
moments of my life.
Four months from that day my mom was released from the hospital. But the whole
left side of her body was paralyzed. She struggled to write with her other hand,
not to mention she also had to learn how to walk all over again. The one thing I
learned is that you should treat every day like it was your last with those that you
love. I'm glad that my mom is a stroke survivor, and I am too.
We hope that you support Alex and the PSA Team at the Human race 2006.
What do I have to do to join the PSA team?
Step 1: Get a PSA Pledge Form!
Step 2: Send checks to PSA
Step 3: Join the PSA team on Saturday, May 13 at 8 a.m. at the Shoreline
Park
EVERYBODY can join the PSA team, collect pledges, and walk, ride the
wheelchair or run with us. However, some people are interested in running/walking
a US Track and Field Certified race, in receiving the official race bibs and walk
tags, and in the prizes. If you are interested, please click here or call (408) 247-
1126 x 360 to register. There is a fee for registering in the official race.
The Human Race is the annual premier community fundraising event providing all
nonprofits organizations the opportunity to raise money for their programs and
services.
For more information please call Peninsula Stroke Association at
650-565-8485.
To see pictures of the PSA Team at the Human Race 2005 click here.
Step 1: Get a PSA Pledge Form!
- Click here to get a pledge form and start collecting pledges in honor and/or
in loving memory of someone. - Tell your co-workers, friends, family, and anyone you know that you are
participating in the Human Race and collect pledges of support from them. - You do not have to walk or run to join the team!
Step 2: Send checks to PSA
- Collect pledges for $50 or more and get a PSA Human Race Team T-Shirt!
- Mail checks and the pledge form to the PSA office at 3801 Miranda Avenue,
Bldg. 6 Room A162, Palo Alto, CA 94304. - Checks should be made out to: "Human Race - Volunteer Center".
Peninsula Stroke Association receives 75% of all pledges collected up to
$7,500, and 90% of any amount above that. The remainder covers event
expenses. - Donations are tax deductible.
Step 3: Join the PSA team on Saturday, May 13 at 8 a.m. at the Shoreline
Park
- Come to the Shoreline Park at 3070 N. Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View,
CA 94043. - Look for the Peninsula Stroke Association table!!!
EVERYBODY can join the PSA team, collect pledges, and walk, ride the
wheelchair or run with us. However, some people are interested in running/walking
a US Track and Field Certified race, in receiving the official race bibs and walk
tags, and in the prizes. If you are interested, please click here or call (408) 247-
1126 x 360 to register. There is a fee for registering in the official race.
The Human Race is the annual premier community fundraising event providing all
nonprofits organizations the opportunity to raise money for their programs and
services.
For more information please call Peninsula Stroke Association at
650-565-8485.
To see pictures of the PSA Team at the Human Race 2005 click here.
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