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ANNUAL ASL FOR ALL 5K

  • Sep 5, 2024
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A FUN-FILLED FAMILY EVENT

​Join us in our SECOND annual ASL for All 5K fundraiser to foster Olathe as a "Shared Signing Community"!  Shared signing communities are localities where both Deaf and non-Deaf community members use a shared visual language to communicate with one another.  Non-Signers are welcomed!

This SECOND annual ASL for ALL 5K fundraiser will take place on the Indian Creek Trail leading from and returning to Frontier Park.  Following the 5K race, there will be two Fun-Runs for children (50 yards for tots 6 yrs. or under & 100 yards for kids aged 7 to 10) at the park in conjunction with an ASL Festival area offering booths.  ASL Performances will be provided at the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony.  

 

Race Schedule:

7:30 am- Registration Opens

8:30 am- Race Begins

9:20 am- Tots-Fun-Run and Kids-Fun-Run

9:30 am- ASL Performance

 

Participant Packets will be ready for pick-up on Friday, Sept 27th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture, Inc. 455 E. Park Street, Olathe.  Water and refreshments will be available to registered participants.

 

All proceeds from this event will be split between the Kansas School for the Deaf Endowment Association (KSDEA) and the Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (MDHAC) in support of their missions.



 
 
 

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24 Comments


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5 days ago

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Eric
Mar 02

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Eric
Eric
Mar 02

This sounds like a fantastic event to promote a truly inclusive community! It's wonderful to see Olathe embracing a "Shared Signing Community." The ASL Festival and performances will be a great way to engage everyone. If you're looking for a fun way to share your own community spirit, you might enjoy creating some custom images with AI Cartoon Generator.

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Eric
Mar 02

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