Run for Nash 5k/10k, Kids Dash for Nash

Event Details

Run for Nash is a 5K and this year a 10K race with a 1/2 mile Kids Dash for Nash. The Kids Dash for Nash will be 1/2 mile long and will include color. Ribbons will be given to all Kids Dash for Nash finishers. Parents are welcome to run with their children.

Awards

Male/Female awards given to 1st place overall and age group awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in male/female groups.

• Finisher medal: Given to all finishers.
• Age groups: 9 and under.
• Age groups: 10-14.
• Age groups: 15-19.

• Age groups: 20-29.
• Age groups: 30-39.
• Age groups: 40-49.
• Age groups: 50-59.
• Age groups: 60 and over.

Purpose of the Event

This race is to help raise funds for a family who has a son diagnosed with a very rare disease (please read their story below). The Foreman's have 5 children and are a wonderful part of our small community. This money will go directly to them and to fund research for Vanishing White Matter Disease.

Nash's Journey

In October 2022 Nash was diagnosed, at the age of 8, with a very rare genetic brain disease called Vanishing White Matter disease. Nash is one of 300 people in the world with VWM and the odds of having this disease are one in 40 million.

Disease Information

Vanishing White Matter Disease (VWM) affects the white matter, or myelin, of the brain known collectively as Leukodystrophies. VWM is an extremely rare neurological condition that destroys myelin, the brain’s white matter. In doing so, it permanently affects transmission of brain signals to the rest of the body. As the disease progresses, Nash can expect some or all of the following symptoms: loss of motor skills (walking usually goes first, followed by ability to sit unassisted, speech, use of hands, head control and ability to swallow), loss of vision, epileptic seizures, vomiting, irritability, and comas leading to death at an early age.

Hope and Support

Vanishing White Matter is a terminal disease with no cure but there is hope with the first human clinical trials taking place right now. We believe Nash will see a cure. Our hope for this run is to show Nash our love and support, raise awareness of VWM, take care of our family and any financial need, and to find a cure by funding research.

Organizer Information

The Foreman’s

Event Date and Location

Date: 2026-09-19

Location: Tuscola Ervin Park, Tuscola, IL

Registration

You can register for the race here.