The Katie Lynch Foundation

The Katie Lynch Foundation seeks to remove barriers which prevent people with disabilities from experiencing The pleasures, The sense of accomplishment, and The health benefits of fitness and community recreation. In support of this mission, The Foundation hosts annual half marathon and 5k charity races as well as The "purple shoes challenge," a run/walk/wheel sporting event for people with physical and/or sensory limitations. The net proceeds of The charity races and sponsor donations are used to fund programs that support healthy lives, foster inclusion through education, and promote access to recreation for The disabled community.