Laps of Love - Buffalo, NY

WELCOME FRIENDS!! It is time to LOVE LOUD!!!

Please join The Make Lemon Aide Foundation for CP at our annual 5K and One Mile honorary CP Walk/Run/Roll on Sunday, June 9th! Join the foundation in amplifying the message of hope and strength, as we are making the event bigger and better - Let's LOVE LOUD together. We are excited to share that we have been providing a decade of support to Children and Adults living with Cerebral Palsy! We are back again this year and beautiful Lakeside Complex at the Outer Harbor for an inclusive day family friendly fun-filled event that honors our CP Warriors!

Whether you have CP, love someone with CP, lost someone you love with CP, or are a supporter of CP at Laps of Love you can show your role at the race and be celebrated for the important role you play!

We are excited to announce our 2024 Laps of Love Ambassador - Eli Kane! Be sure to look out for our friend wearing the green sash!

There is a NEW certified 5K route along water starting and finishing at the lakeside lawn due to Wilkeson Pointe being closed this year for renovations. 

You may register for the 5K or 1 Mile walk on the day of the event SUNDAY, JUNE 9th before the races begin starting at 9:30am. 

Online registration closes on June 5th to ensure our timing company has all the correct information for smooth race day!

Online race registration opens March 2024 in time for National Cerebral Palsy Awareness day (Which is March 25th!) Please enjoy early birding pricing by registering by March 31st to receive $5 off each registration! This is automatically set and will increase to normal pricing on 4/1/2024.

NEW This year BUDDY Runners for the 5K and 1 Mile Walk. One price for two people includes one official race shirt if registered by May 15th. The buddy receives the bib so his or her name can be announced as they cross the finish line! 

You can choose to run, walk, or roll to support the Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy. Our goal is to raise $100,000 to support our physical therapy grant program that expands access to the First Step Recovery Model in Buffalo, N.Y. 

 

HOW IT WORKS: Join the movement to walk/run/roll volunteer or sponsor!

Register for Laps of Love! You can register multiple people at once! Tell your friends and family to join your team!
 
If you like...Create a TEAM or Fundraiser to celebrate your CP Warrior, a fundraiser page, set your fundraising goal, and share your story about why you are raising money for individuals with Cerebral Palsy! It takes an army of good hearts!
 
You are guaranteed to see tons of smiling faces!! 
 
If participating virtually, get out there and walk/run/roll with your family, furry friends, and neighbors! We encourage you to post photos with the hashtag #LapsOfLove2024 for both the 1-mile and 5k. 

Important Information: please note these details and Early Bird Pricing

EARLY PACKET PICKUP will be held tentatively Saturday, June 8th from 12-2pm at the Bike park circle at the Lakeside ComplexPACKET PICKUP (Shirts and race bibs) will be available starting at 9:30AM on Race DayVirtual Registrations outside of the WNY area will be sent their T-Shirts via USPS prior to June 9th if registered by May 15th

Start times: Rain or Shine

ONE MILE STARTS AT 11:00AM

5K STARTS AT 12 Noon

POST RACE PARTY: 1pm

The Incredible DJ Milk will joining us to bring fantastic music, Award Ceremony, Signature Lemonaide stand, Sweet treats stand, Individually wrapped finish line snacks, water, lemonade, Adults 21 years old and over will be given 2 beer tickets with registration. Chair Massages by the International Massage Institute, Balloon Brothers, Minions, Princesses and Superhero's, and more and we finish planning! The Blend Food Truck will be on site in the morning serving protein shakes and bites and coffee be sure to start your day with the Blend! Food trucks for a more heartier bite post race.

Funds raised will be used to award therapy grants for First Step Symptom Recovery Model. We are truly thankful for your love and support!

lemon squeezes,

Team Lemon Aide x,o