Welcome to the Third Annual Because Of Andrew Event

 Thank you for joining us for the Third Annual 

Because of Andrew Event

September 1-17, 2022

IT'S FREE!!! (But we do hope you'll do a kind act!)

Perhaps you found this page because a kind act was done for you and you were handed THIS ticket.

Andrew's Story: 

Nineteen years ago on September 15th, Andrew entered this world along with his twin brother Jonasen (Joey) wrapped in cord. It took Andrew's life but his twin was (and is) alive, well, and running. September 15th has always been a day mixed with happy and sad tears but to make those tears more happy, friends began to do kind acts #BecauseOfAndrew. To hear more about Andrew's story, click HERE.

The last couple years, we hosted a 5k Because of Andrew. Sadly the company we used is no longer in business. This year we are asking you to do an act of kindness in Andrew's name and tell us what you did HERE.

If you'd like to still get some miles in for Andrew, you can click HERE to listen and/or run with last year's run and just enter your information below.

Click HERE to share your time or just that you finished your 5k.

Click HERE to see the results as they come in in real time.

Click HERE if you want to print your own bib for race day.

Please consider sending me pictures and tagging me on social media with how what you did #BecauseOfAndrew! 

We have raised over $8000 for The Riley Katheryn Foundation and I do hope we can still add to that total! Thank you to those who have already sent me money for it or have made a donation directly to them #BecauseOfAndrew.

How to Donate

You can donate to this event directly through the Riley Katheryn Foundation (linked above). You can also donate money in the following ways:

Venmo: @lauradoran14 (last four digits if needed- 6755)

Paypal: @lauradrapaldoran

You may also send me a cash or check that I will add to our total. 

Since beginning this, we have raised over $8000.00 for The Riley Katheryn Foundation and have spread countless kind acts! Perhaps you're seeing this page because a kind act was done for you!

Thank you again for joining us and we do hope you'll come back again next year and that we'll be back to having an official 5K! Click below to see videos that were made recapping those who showed up Because of Andrew the first two years we did this- and stay tuned for a video of what this year's participants send to me!.

~Laura & Jeff

Proud parents of: Andrew, Joe, Ali Jane, Zach, & Sean

Tell us your kind act HERE.

Check out what other kind acts people are doing and from where HERE.

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Second Annual BOA 5k

Coming soon: Third Annual BOA 5k

To read more about Andrew's Story- Our Story- Click HERE.

** If you are in need of support, let Laura know. We have a great support group that meets in person and via zoom.***