Lexi For Life 5K Race This Saturday, July 13

Apparently our Cajun heritage in Louisiana comes with a price tag.  There's something about being Cajun that makes us more susceptible to carry what's known as the "Tay-Sachs" gene. About one in 27 Cajuns test positive for the gene, but the disease can only be passed on when both parents carry the gene, and even then, there is still only a slight chance the child will inherit the disease.

However, one of those children was 26 month old Lexi Gordon. Both of her parents were carriers of the gene, but neither was aware of it.

There is no cure for Tay-Sachs, and with so few cases of the disease, research is slow and limited.  And that’s exactly why Bryan and Tracy Gordon are holding the “2013 Lexi For Life 5K” this Saturday morning.  To raise much needed funding and awareness of this horrible disease.

Here’s a quick recap of all you need to know:

Date & Starting Time: Saturday, July 13, 2013; ½ mile fun run starts at 8 am, 5K starts at 8:15 am.

Course Description: The ½ mile fun run and 5K race will start and finish on the Shreveport Riverfront near SciPort!

Registration: Early Registration is $20 through July 12th. Race Day, Registration is $25. REGISTER EARLY!!!! No shirts guaranteed to late registrants.

Packet Pick Up: You may pick up your packet at Sportspectrum Thursday, July 11th from 12 pm-6 pm and Friday, July 12th from 10 am-5:30 pm. You may also pick up your packet on Race Day at the Race Site at 7:30 am.

Awards: Overall Male & Female finishers in the 5K race will receive awards as well as overall male and female age group finishers.

Age Groups: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+

Post Party: Be sure to stay after the race for refreshments and awards!