Super Hero 5K for Jillian’s Cure

Grab your capes, masks and power rings on Saturday, April 18, for the Super Hero 5K for Jillian’s Cure, followed by a free Family Fun Day event, in Lexington. Super hero aficionados from all around the Midlands are asked to “suit up” and join other 5K participants in helping to save the lives of children suffering from autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), a very rare disease. An event inspired by the life of 4-year-old Jillian, who suffers from ADOA, and will lose her vision and hearing without a cure; proceeds from this race will help fund research efforts into this mysterious condition, which will hopefully lead to answers and an ultimate cure. This event offers something for people of all ages, such as appearances by the Signal Cosplay Group of Super Heroes and the Gamecock Cheerleaders, entertainment, face painting and much more. Top runners and event fundraisers will be recognized, and T-shirts are available through Wednesday, April 1.

Cost: 5K entry fee: $35, adults; $15, ages 6 to 12; free for ages 5 and under. Times: 5K starts at 7 a.m.; Family Fun Day, 8 a.m. to noon. Location: Virginia Hylton Park: 111 Maiden Ln., Lexington (adjacent to the Lexington Municipal Complex). To register, visit CarolynNava.com. For more information, call Carolyn Nava at 803-979-3258 or email her at [email protected]. Like the Jillian’s Cure Facebook page: Facebook.com/JilliansCure.