Thanks for Joining Us!
Our 12th annual 5K Forward: Fast Track to Empowerment race was held on Sunday in Central Park with hundreds of runners, sponsors, partners, and volunteers. This event raised critical funds, which will help provide educational, employment, and community support services to people with autism and developmental disabilities.
Each year, the highlight of the race is seeing the individuals and families supported by Birch coming out to participate. Their involvement highlights Birch’s mission and the resolve of our community. Parents, loved ones, and friends joined together yesterday, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere. The smiles, cheers, and high-fives along the course truly embodied the spirit of Birch Family Services in action.
Although our race is over, donation links are live through July 30, 2024. You can help us make it across the finish line by making a donation today!
A special thanks to those that supported the race by running, walking, rolling, sponsoring, volunteering, fundraising, or simply spreading the word, we thank you for helping make it the amazing success that it was. We want to congratulate everyone who participated in this year’s 5K, especially our top racers.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP RACERS
1st Place – Male – Søren Kold
1st Place – Female – Ally Grant
2nd Place – Male – Aditya Rajan
2nd Place – Female – Weitao Zhu
3rd Place – Male – Martin Ewart
3rd Place – Female – Samantha Bobal
Top Fundraising Team – Team Sammy
Race finishers can find their results and finish line photos here. You can also check out all of our race photos here! Be sure to share your favorite photos on your network, tag us, and use #5KFWD!
THANK YOU AGAIN TO OUR SPONSORS
CHAMPION SPONSOR
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
RACE BIB SPONSOR
Apple Bank
Armstrong Communication Systems Inc
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Enterprise Fleet Management
Goldin Solutions
Jen P Coaching, LLC
Virtu Financial Services
ADVOCATE SPONSOR
Aetna
Capalino
Diet Delights
Imperial Bag & Paper Company
IntelliShift
Interior Resources USA LLC
NY Beacon Group
Pyramid Educational Consultants
UB Green Supplies, Inc
United Staffing Solutions
Wegmans
REFRESHMENT SPONSOR
Check out last year’s race photos here!