Trot to Adopt

Come join us on January 28th, 2012 for a 5K Run or a 1M Family Walk! Registration starts at 8:30AM and the race starts at 10AM!

We will be running/walking at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans, GA to support four different families that are adopting around the globe and to give aid to an orphanage in South Africa.

You can read all about each family and register below. We will have prizes for the runner/walker that raises the most money!
Top Fundraisers:
1st place - iPad2
2nd place- iPod Nano

See our FAQ at the bottom of this page for more info!

Fennema Family

Fennema Family
Mike and Stephanie moved to the Evans area in 2008 when Mike was called to work at Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Mike continues to serve at Redeemer as Associate pastor. Stephanie is a full time Mom and part time PA at Covenant Pediatrics. They have two boys Elliot, 3, and Oliver 1 and are adopting a daughter from China.

Cote Family

Cote Family
Kelly and Jessica have lived in North Augusta since October 2005. Kelly works at Fort Gordon and Jessica is a full-time mom and home-schools the girls. They already have three girls ages 9, 7 and 7 months. The Cote's started the adoption process for a little boy in Ethiopia in February of 2010. God first had other plans, in July they found out they were pregnant with their youngest girl, so the adoption was put on hold as is the requirement of their agency. Kelly and Jessica, along with their girls are so excited to be on the path of adoption again and can't wait to continue to grow their family.

The Wilkerson Family

The Wilkerson Family
We're the Wilkerson family. Josh, Audrey, Joshua, Jesse, Owen, and soon-to-be baby sister, Zoe Ameris. We've always wanted a big family and once we got a glimpse of the Father's heart for orphans, we knew adoption was the path we were called to take. While exploring many different adoption avenues, God began to put the children of Africa on our hearts. It wasn't long before we realized that our daughter was going to come from Ethiopia. We are humbled and blessed that God would choose us to be the family in which He would place Zoe Ameris. We give Him all the glory and pray that our adoption story will be used to draw others unto Him.

The Wileys

The Wileys
The Wileys have called Evans home since Jason and Michelle married in 1996. Jason, owner/operator of Jostens-Georgia Campus Services, works with high schools providing graduation products and memorabilia. Michelle home schools their children, Parker (12), Spencer (8), Brendan (7), and Sara Kate (5). Working with orphans in Swaziland, Africa, God opened their eyes and hearts to the plight of the orphan. Continuing to watch and support families traveling the journey of adoption, the Wileys began the adoption process of their own in July of 2011 and await for the arrival of their child born in Ethiopia.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Online Registration is Closed

The online registration is now closed, but you can register in person Saturday morning at the race.  

Please bring cash or check made out to Trot to Adopt.

Registration will be open at 8:30AM

Race starts at 10AM

Remember to bring all your sponsor money to check-in!

See you there, the weather looks like it's going to be perfect, 

to God be ALL the Glory!
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FAQ

FAQ

Where is Blanchard Woods Park? It's the new soccer complex park off Blanchard Road which is just off Washington Road: 4600 Blanchard Woods Drive. Not to be confused with Blanchard Park off BelAir Rd.

Describe the 5k course: The 5K course begins on the soccer field at BlanchardWoods Park in Evans and leaves the fenced area to circle the outer loop trail. There are several hills on the course and the terrian is dirt, grass, and/or wood chips. The finish is on the soccer complex.

Describe the 1 mile course: 2 laps around the soccer field - all on grass. Strollers are welcome.

How do I get sponsorships? Please ask at least 10 people to sponsor each participant for any amount. Please print the sponsorship page to the right and staple a collection envelope to it. Donations can be cash or check made out to Trot to Adopt with the family you are running for listed in the memo line.

What should I expect on race day? Blanchard Woods Park has restroom facilities and ample parking. The 5K will begin at 10 AM, but we will have Tshirt and bib # pick-up, and race-day registration beginning at 8:30 AM. The 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk will begin shortly after the 5K start, approximately 10:15. Awards will be presented after the 5k.


Registration Question: What if I want to run the 5K, but my husband and kids want to do the Family 1 mile? Each person on the 5K course has to be registered and paid for separately. So, you would register for the 5K ($25), and then your husband would register himself and your children as a family for the 1 mile ($25).


What snacks will be provided? Bagels, bananas and bottled water


Further questions? Please post additional questions as comments on the blog.