Laurel Memorial Run/Walk

The Laurel Memorial Run/Walk - Celebrating people with Down syndrome & other developmental disabilities! The Laurel Memorial Run/Walk takes place the third weekend in July each year. This two-day event offers several ways to participate: Friday, July 17 - Jamestown-to-Dunkirk relay run (free, but participants are encouraged to raise donations) Saturday, July 18 (Silver Creek, NY) - 8K Run, 5K Run, 5K Awareness Walk, 1K Awareness Fun Walk, Children's Runs, Laurel's Legacy Lap Day One consists of a 31-mile relay run, as well as "The Laurel-thon" for people who want to cover the entire relay route themselves. Day Two features an 8K Run, 5K Run, 5K Disability Awareness Walk, 1K Awareness Walk, and Children's Runs in Silver Creek, NY. We also offer paid and free virtual options for those unable to join us for the in-person events. Proceeds from the Laurel Memorial Run/Walk go to Filling the Gap, Inc. , to support services for people with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities at The Resource Center . Money raised through Laurel Run are directed to two funds: The Resource Center Laurel Run Fund supports employment opportunities for people with disabilities, plus advocacy & awareness initiatives. The Resource Center Dr. John Vona Smile Fund supports the delivery of dental services to people with disabilities. Click here to make a donation to support people with disabilities through the Laurel Run Fund or the Dr. John Vona Smile Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. LAUREL MEMORIAL RUN/WALK EVENT DETAILS FRIDAY, JULY 17 The first day is the traditional Jamestown-to-Dunkirk Laurel Memorial Relay Run . We will gather at The Resource Center, 75 Jones & Gifford Avenue in Jamestown, at 8:00 a.m. for the kickoff ceremony. At 8:30, representatives from The Resource Center, area schools and other organizations will take turns running legs of the relay. The relay run will end at The Resource Center's location at 186 Lake