Run for Life

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club (RHLW Lions Club) is proud to host the annual Diabetes Run for Life on Saturday, April 26th, 2025.

💰 Supporting a Cause

• Proceeds: The net proceeds help support The Lions Club's efforts on behalf of Type I Childhood Diabetes.
• Camp Sweet Escape: The funds raised allow the Lions Club to sponsor children with Type I Diabetes to go to Camp Sweet Escape.
• Understanding Diabetes: The camp is designed to help the children understand how to live and thrive with this frightening disease.

🏞️ Event Details

• Location: The event will start and end in beautiful Camp Thunderbird adjacent to the River Hills.
• Activities: It will include a 5K and 10K Runs and a 1-Mile Family Fun Walk, eye examination and diabetes screening stations, and the author of the award-winning diabetes book “Sweetie”.
• Course: Runners will love the challenging course that offers rolling hills, tree-lined roads, lake and golf course views.
• Family-Friendly: Families will be able to walk a course that offers stroller-friendly sidewalks to make their day enjoyable.

🌟 About Us

• Community Support: River Hills / Lake Wylie Lions Club is one of the largest and most active Lions Clubs in the Carolinas.
• Charitable Efforts: We support over 30 charities through our Run for Life, Golf Tournament, Community Directory, Christmas Tree Sales, Pancake Breakfast, and the generous donations from our membership.
• Our Goal: Our Goal is simple, “We Serve”.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Diabetes Run for Life.