Kat Walk

Welcome to the Kat Walk

Welcome to the second annual Kat Walk.

Purpose of the Event

• Commitment: Ken & Kat Atwood are committed to raising awareness about encephalitis through communication and education.
• Goal: Their goal is to ensure others are best equipped to advocate for themselves and their loved ones.

Impact of Encephalitis

• Prevalence: Encephalitis affects one person every minute, worldwide.
• Importance: Prompt diagnosis and treatment is crucial to saving patient lives and limiting brain injury.
• Research: The first step is research: which is critical.
• Previous Success: As a result of the Inaugural Kat Walk in 2025, almost $9k was donated to MAYO JAX specifically for encephalitis research!

The Event Details

• Location: The Kat Walk is an untimed, half-mile route along the Port Orange riverfront.
• Inclusivity: Whether you walk or run the entire distance or a few steps, you will be celebrated by a BIG Cheer Zone at the red-carpet finish!
• Accessibility: THIS is the Kat Walk for EVERY body without regard to physical limitations!

Join Us

• Support: By registering for the Kat Walk, you are showing those who are directly and indirectly affected by encephalitis that they are not alone.
• Community: Together, we're raising awareness one step at a time!
• Strength in Unity: We are stronger together because nobody fights alone!

We Look Forward to Seeing You

We look forward to seeing you on the Kat Walk!

Follow Us On Social Media

• Team Atwood: Ken & Kat’s Medical Journey
• Facebook Link: Join us on Facebook

For more details, visit the race page: Kat Walk and Run.