Our mission is to bring awareness about postpartum depression by sharing Kara’s story
Please join us for the 2nd annual Light for Kara 5k.
Sponsorship and Volunteer opportunities available. Please email lightforkara@gmail.com
This event is a 5K to raise awareness for Maternal Mental Health hosted by Light for Kara and Postpartum Support International Connecticut Chapter, in Memory of Kara Kovlakas. Did you know?...1 in 7 women will experience a Perinatal Mood or Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) during pregnancy or postpartum. Postpartum Depression is the #1 complication of childbirth. Dads and non-carrying partners can get PMADs too.
Events include a 5k (3.1mi) timed run & walk, a one mile untimed walk and a free kids run.
To register for this race please visit (opens 7/22):
https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Norwalk/lightforkara
To become a sponsor for this race please visit: https://lightforkara5Ksponsors.eventbrite.com
Sign up for the 5k race at http://www.sonohalf.com/ - when registering choose the 'join existing team' option and register as 'TEAM KARA'
**Register by 9/4 to walk/run with TEAM KARA and and a portion of your registration will go to the Aydan/Ari scholarship fund and Malta house***
We will be making T-Shirts available for sale before the race so check back for details - all proceeds will go to the Aydan/Ari scholarship fund and Malta house. You are not required to have a T-shirt for the walk.
The full race schedule can be found here http://www.sonohalf.com/schedule
