about mark
29 Jun 2011 1 Comment
The first On Your Mark was held in September 2007 and was named in honor of Mark Orr.
Mark, the son of Shirley & David Orr and a Paola native, sustained a traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident when his metal briefcase flew out of the back seat and struck him in the base of the skull. Mark was in a coma for eight weeks and then spent sixteen months at a Neuro-rehabilitation center in Carbondale, Illinois. Mark was able to attend our first run when his caregiver personally drove him all the way down from Carbondale. He has participated in every run since and walked all the way around the track last year. He now resides at home in Olathe with his wife, Lori and two beautiful daughters.
on your mark 2011
29 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
Come join us for the fifth annual On Your Mark Run/Walk hosted by Heads Up brain injury support.
Saturday, September 10 marks the fifth anniversary of the On Your Mark 3k & 5k Run/Walk to support brain injury survivors & their families. The event is held in Paola, KS at the Paola High School Stadium and is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Whether you are a high school runner, want to form a team from work or walk in honor of someone, everyone is welcome. Come tackle the 5k, take a leisurely 3k walk or take part in our Heroes Walk – a tribute to our service members, veterans and all of our own personal heroes. All participants who register before August 26 will receive run t-shirts.
Proceeds from On Your Mark will benefit Heads Up, Inc. and allow them to continue to provide the following services to brain injury survivors and their families.
