For the past 25 years, Special Kids has supported the healing of medically fragile and special-needs children in Murfreesboro and surrounding communities. With its mission to serve Jesus Christ, Special Kids has been caring for children since 1998.
The 13th annual Special Kids Race—one of the organization’s biggest fundraisers—is going to be held on Saturday, March 9. The race raises funds and awareness for Special Kids and its therapy and nursing centers here in Murfreesboro to continue supporting families.
Carrie Goodwin and her father, Dick Kleinau, founded Special Kids with the hope to help support the families of children with special needs that were being turned away for care when they could not pay.
Helping children from birth up until 21 years old, Special Kids’ services include outpatient therapy as well as occupational, physical, speech and feeding therapies. Family resource services are provided as well as a professional nursing staff to aid the patients. Special Kids works with children and families regardless of what they are able to pay, offering their services on a sliding fee scale.
Many of these children and their families would not be able to afford needed medical care and therapy without the services of Special Kids, and the Murfreesboro community continues to come together to support the care of these special children.
There are multiple ways to become involved in the race as a runner, walker, donor, vendor, sponsor or volunteer. There is even the option to race together with a team.
With 15K, 10K, 5K or the 1-mile Family Fun Run options at race, the March 9 event can be a fun outing for runners and walkers of all skill levels, families and businesses, as well as a chance to get involved in something that benefits others. The event will also be equipped with family fun zones, refreshments and an assortment of activities and booths.
Local businesses can sponsor the race and not only get their name out there and promote themselves but help contribute to the services of the Special Kids organization.
“I am proud for the Murfreesboro Pulse to be involved in the Special Kids Race each year and to do what we can to highlight this special organization,” says Pulse publisher Bracken Mayo. “This ministry makes a difference in the lives of many families, serving special kids from Murfreesboro and from surrounding areas far and wide.”
The race is on Saturday, March 9, at 7 a.m. at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and registration is open on Runsignup. For more information on Special Kids and its services, visit specialkidstn.com.
