Hemophilia of Georgia To Host the 2nd Annual Augusta Trot to Clot Walk and Run; New 8k Race Added
New 8k Race Added This Year
Hemophilia of Georgia to Host Augusta Trot to Clot Walk & Run
to Raise Money for Camp for Kids with Bleeding Disorders
Hemophilia of Georgia will host the 2nd annual Augusta Trot to Clot Walk and Run on Saturday, May 31st at Savannah Rapids Park. This year, in addition to our 5k walk and run, we have added an 8k run on the beautiful canal trail for our longer distance runners and those looking for a challenge. This fun, family-centered event will raise money to fund Camp Wannaklot, the only camp in Georgia that provides children who have hemophilia or other inherited bleeding disorders the opportunity to enjoy a traditional camp experience. During this fun-filled week, campers make new friends, learn about their bleeding disorders and share new experiences. Register early to guarantee you will receive an ultra-soft Trot to Clot T-shirt. Sign up today as a walker, runner or team. Prices increase on race day. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female runners, the top two individual fundraisers and for the most creative team t-shirt. There is also a free Tot Trot for kids 5 and under. Invite your family and friends to come out and cheer you on at this outstanding charity event.
Children who are born with severe hemophilia often get three infusions of clotting factor medication every week. That’s more than 2,500 infusions by the time they grow up at an average cost of $150,000 annually. These kids aren’t able to play contact sports like football because the risk of injury is too great. At Camp Wannaklot, held at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA, they can ride the giant swing, climb the rock wall, and go down the zip line under careful supervision of trained counselors. It gives children with inherited bleeding disorders a special and safe place to spend part of their summer and to have fun. More importantly, the kids learn how to give themselves those infusions of clotting factor so they aren’t dependent on their parents or nurses to get the medication they need to stay healthy.
According to Kirstin Downie, Hemophilia of Georgia Director of Development, “participants in the Trot to Clot Walk and Run help to ensure that Camp Wannaklot will continue to offer kids who have bleeding disorders the opportunity to share new experiences, make new friends, and develop the skills they need to become independent. We hope to raise $20,000 for Camp Wannaklot through the Augusta Trot to Clot Walk and Run event this year.”
Hemophilia of Georgia thanks our presenting sponsors of the Trot to Clot walk and runs: Baxter International, CSL Behring, Pfizer, and Novo Nordisk. We would also like to thank Biogen Idec and Kohls Cares for their support in Augusta.
Trot to Clot Walk and Run information and registration details are available online at www.hog.org/trot or search Trot to Clot Augusta on Active.com. Businesses interested in corporate sponsorship are asked to contact Kirstin Downie at 770-518-8272 or kmdownie@hog.org.