Carson's CUREageous 5k

We have not planned another 5k recently, but we are selling these shirts to raise money for St Jude. They are triblend, super soft shirts with a unisex fit. Please let me know TODAY (6-19) if you’d like one. They are $20 +$5 if you need it shipped. Thanks!

Hey friends! We are in the process of thinking of this year's Carson's CUREageous 5k benefitting St Jude. However we need YOUR input. Last year was super hot and we know we don't want to do June again unless it's some sort of water fun run. If we planned for April would that be too soon? Is fall better? Was the course too hard? Any input is greatly appreciated! Feel free to message me if you don't want to comment. Thanks for helping us raise money for the hospital that's done so much for us!

Today we made a donation of $2,807 to St Jude! Thank you to all who participated. We would love to hear feedback on things to change for next year!

Our participants were all amazing. Here is a list of our winners:
Male overall 1st and 2nd place went to Luis Gamez and Caleb Young. Female overall 1st and 2nd went to Anna Westmoreland and Kristina Cutler.

Female age group winners were Ashli Gonzalez, Chris Sooter, Lauri Davis, Renee Claassen, Susan Ferguson and Marty Vaughn.

Male age group winners were Markus Gonzalez, Jesse Ortiz, Noe Rocha, Daniel Rodriguez, Jeff Laftin, Jose Ramirez and Roger Shows.

Great job ladies and gentlemen! Thank you!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of our runners, walkers and volunteers! Yesterday was such a blessing to our family. We will be posting pictures soon so if you know someone who participated send them to this page. You are welcomed to any picture we post of you and your family.

Not only do we have amazing sponsors, but we have some amazing people and businesses that have helped us pull this off! Thank you to Stephanie & Caleb for donating the water and Frito Lay for the chips for our runners. Top winners will walk away with gift cards from various restaurants. Those donations came from Outback (Dan Hays), Chili's, and Whataburger. Thank you also to Brookshires in Marshall for donating the donuts for Carson's donate cake. We appreciate Karen Mathis for making sure we had flyers to get the word out and Marshall News Messenger for covering our story. Haley Thacker Hays, Staci Davis Phillips and Kiley Justus-Kelley have offered unending amounts of help, cookies and volunteers which has made this all possible. All of these donations help us send as much money to St Jude as possible and we are so grateful. THANKS!

Thank you so much to the Waskom Lions Clubs International for supporting our 5k! You guys do so much for our community and we appreciate your impact.

Thank you to Tiller Veterinary Clinic in Waskom for being one of our largest sponsors. Although we don't have any pets, Dr Tiller and his staff had an immediate response to our sponsorship form. YES! Any place of business that puts finding a cure for childhood cancer as a priority is a great place to support in my opinion! Please give them a call at (903) 687-2517 for any of your veterinary/boarding needs.

***Packet pickup will be tomorrow and Saturday only*** The entry form says today, but we will not be set up today. If you were planning on coming today, please message me and we can make special arrangements for you. Tomorrow we will be at the park pavilion from 4-6. You may also pick up beginning at 7:30 Saturday morning. Thanks!

Today we would like to thank Hilary Woodfin at Hilary Hope Photography for sponsoring Carson's CUREageous 5k. Hilary is very gifted at taking amazing pictures and has so much patience with little wiggle worms! She captured priceless memories of our family during some of our darkest days and we are so grateful. Please contact her for family, newborn, wedding, engagement pictures and everything in between. You won't regret it! Here's a memory she captured of our superboy!

Thanks so much to Clawson Concrete Pumping in Tyler, TX for sponsoring Carson's CUREageous 5k. Becky D Clawson and Emily Kelley have been amazing supporters of Carson's journey. We are certain that they have been on their knees for Carson since day 1 and have been an amazing encouragement along the way. They are truly the hands and feet of Jesus and we couldn't say thank you enough. Please contact them at (903) 581-5840 and support their business should you need their services.

Today's highlighted sponsor is Hal Norris - Farmer's Insurance. If you need great customer service and area insurance, Hal Norris will help meet your needs! Julie Norris Barnes is great at answering any question you may have. Not only is this family awesome at what they do, but they love Waskom and love Carson. Barbara Chance Norris has been one of our most faithful prayer warriors and supporters since day 1 and we cannot say thank you enough. Call them today at (903) 687-3175 and support their business!

Today's highlighted sponsor is our very own Shorty Pa. Nonnie (Tanya Stout Nelson) and Shorty Pa have been some of our biggest supporters from day one. They are present for everything and love Carson and Avery Kate like only grandparents can.

Not only is Shorty Pa an amazing person, but he is also the most dedicated, honest and hard working man you will meet. He can do it all, but specializes in remodeling situations. Give him a call today at 903-243-7530 for a reasonable quote. You won't be disappointed!

Today we would like to thank East Texas Baptist University for being a sponsor in Carson's CUREageous 5k. ETBU has been amazing to us during Carson's diagnosis and treatment. Tom couldn't ask for a more understanding workplace where he is reassured weekly that prayers are being prayed for our boy. Not only is ETBU where Tom is employed, but also where I spent 4 years on the hill with very fond memories. ETBU is very special to us both and we highly recommend it for any higher education needs you might have! Go Tigers! East Texas Baptist University www.etbu.edu

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Today we would like to thank our sponsor Melanie Kyle Waldon with Spirit Sweetheart. Check out her etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/SpiritSweetheart for cute items! This is a shop that supports the research of childhood cancer and we are SO grateful. Let her know how much you appreciate her generosity. Thanks Melanie!

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Over the next few days we will be highlighting our sponsors for Carson's CUREageous 5k. Their support means so much to our family and we would love for you to consider supporting their business!

Today's sponsor of the day is Charlie's Feed and Fertilizer in Keatchie, LA. You can contact Charlie, Sandy Roberts, or Mike at (318) 933-5741 for all of your fertilize needs!

We have had a huge donation from Whataburger for our kids' fun run on June 25. So thankful for their generosity. Sign up your kids today and they will walk away with something free for sure. It's only $10 for the fun run (12 and under) and includes a t-shirt! They will be split into 2 groups for placing (probably 6 and under and 12 and under but depends on participants). https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Waskom/CarsonsCUREageous5k

Carson's CUREageous 5k Carson’s CUREageous 5K Benefitting: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Saturday, June 25, 2016 – Waskom Taylor Park Our 4 year old son Carson will be finishing treatment for Leukemia on June 10, 2016. As part of our gratitude to the hospital that has done so much for our family, we would like to…

Don't forget that today is the last day to register for $20. Tomorrow it goes up to $25. Please share! https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Waskom/CarsonsCUREageous5k

We're headed to St Jude and my kids could not be more excited if we were headed to Disney. 100% serious. No exaggeration. Thank you for supporting the hospital we love so much!

Time for a GIVEAWAY! Tag someone in the comments on THIS post for your chance to win a sign to display your medals. You can enter as many times as you'd like, but please make a separate comment for each tag. This is a sample, and winner can choose wording. Don't forget to sign up for Carson's CUREageous 5k at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Waskom/CarsonsCUREageous5k

We had someone ask about the Kids' fun run course so I thought others might want to know too.

Our plan is for the kids to leave the tennis courts at 8:30, run around the walking trail (approximately .25 miles) until they reach the playground equipment. They will then be instructed to do silly things through the equipment and rocks. After that part is completed they will run back to the tennis courts. All participants will receive a prize. Sign up at www.sportspectrumusa.com/events/Carson-s-cureageous-5k/

The winner of a free race shirt is Dustin Barrett! Thanks for all who have shared. Please continue to share and we will have another incentive soon.

Visit this link to register online or to print out a paper copy to be mailed in. Let's raise money for a cute together! http://www.sportspectrumusa.com/events/carson-s-cureageous-5k/

Share this page by Sunday for your chance to win a free race shirt!

Shirts will also be sold for $12 youth, $15 adult s-xl, $17 XXL and $18 # # if anyone is not able to attend or participate in 5k. Message me for those details!