5th Annual EYE RUN a Success

Christian Record Services, Inc. (www.ChristianRecord.org) held the 5th annual EYE RUN at Holmes Lake Park on Sunday, October 8. About 150 people participated in Lincoln or virtually, and among that number were eight legally blind walkers and runners.

Heavy rain in the area caused event planners to redesign the course route less than 24 hours before the bell ring start. This change did not deter James, a legally blind runner who traveled via Uber from Omaha to participate in the 10K. James had started running about a year ago, and his favorite events are 5K and 10K runs. He learned about the EYE RUN through friends at work.

Christian Record volunteers were on hand to guide blind runners and walkers through the course. Dean Carlisle, a local pastor and previous EYE RUN participant who regularly runs marathons, ran the 10K with James, and the pair held an 11:29-minute pace.

The EYE RUN included the Healthy Lifestyle Choice Expo, which featured booths with educational games, tips for maintaining eye health, and information from supportive agencies that serve people who are blind.
Proceeds from the EYE RUN provide free reading services, Bible, and Bible studies, and confidence-building summer and winter camp adventures through National Camps for Blind Children. Learn more about Christian Record Services, Inc. at www.ChristianRecord.org.