MILE 1

JACK
KNIGHT

"I'm running in honor of KultureCity to ensure inclusion for people with sensory needs and autism. I'm running to make this world accessible for people like me."

MILE 2

DANIEL
CHAPLIN

"It means, running for a great cause, that can support a nonprofit organisation. I want everyone, no matter if they have a disability, to be able to try everything they want to try."

MILE 3

Jack and Marie
Smith

"KultureCity--providing, nurturing, and educating to provide a seat for everyone at every table!"

MILE 4

EMMA
HALL

"Running for KultureCity means running for inclusion and running to support those with disability and raising money for kids to continue to raise money for those with disabilities to continue having inclusion in there health care but also supporting education in our community."

MILE 5

CATHERINE
ROWE

"My family is running KultureCity because I am where I am, who I am and able to do what I can do because of inclusion. KultureCity makes that happen for so many with special needs"

MILE 6

JULIA
FARGASON

"Inclusion is important so people with autism can be understood and not discriminated against and they can understand neurodivergence."

MILE 7

MADI
YANG

"I am so thankful to KultureCity."

MILE 8

CHRISTIAN
‘C’ BOCKEY

"As parents to Christian ‘C’ (he is completely nonspeaking/not a typer) we are excited for this race so more families know about how great the Kulture City family is and their vision of hope!" - Julie and Shawn Bockey. (Parents)

MILE 9

JAKE
BOCKEY

"We asked Jake if he was excited to be a mile hero for this race! He said ‘yes’- he and his brother will be racing in spirit from Michigan!" - Julie and Shawn Bockey. (Parents)

MILE 10

AMY AND CARSON
BELLES

"KultureCity, an organization dedicated to a more inclusive community, and has helped so many families. They have created more inclusive community spaces and venues so we can take Carson and he can be comfortable and feel welcomed. They see inclusion in a way that does not compromise an individual’s autistic identity. Instead celebrates it and embraces it."

MILE 11

FIONA
MERLIS

"Growing up and living with special needs isn’t easy. But with love, care, and the right support, we all can do hard things."

MILE 12

XANDER
IMAGHODOR

"So many “nevers” have been made possible since Xander was born at 23 weeks. KULTURECITY is the heart of a worldwide movement of acceptance & inclusion. We continue to have hope because of their mission." - Mom, Allie Imaghodor

MILE 13

JOHN
ALMEDA

" John is non-speaking and autistic. Headphones are a lifeline for John in the world outside of his home. Often times people don’t understand why he wears them in places that most people typically wouldn’t. KultureCity is bringing awareness to sensory inclusion and educating the world that it’s ok for him to wear them in stadiums, in races, in movie theaters, and dances. John loves KultureCity and what they stand for. Running with KultureCity gives him the opportunity to help move their movement forward and that is such a gift. Thank you, KultureCity." - Vanessa, John’s mom