The event is comprised of a 15-mile bike ride along the waterfront and includes a 5K fun run / walk . A post-event finish line festival will be held outside along the scenic shores of Mission Bay with food , prizes and activities for adults and children .
All proceeds will go to the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego , which has served the San Diego community since 1954 , offering advocacy and counseling for families , children and adults , seizure first aid training , Expressive Arts therapy , summer camp for kids and teens and a variety of supportive services . All these services are provided at no cost and are available to anyone whose life is touched by epilepsy .
Epilepsy is the world ’ s 4th most common neurological disorder with no boundaries for age , gender , income , race , ethnicity , or geographic location . In San Diego County alone , an estimated 50,000 people have been diagnosed with epilepsy and many more
“ Sharon ’ s Ride has not only become a major awareness and fundraising initiative , but a spring tradition for our community to come together in beautiful Mission Bay for a morning of fitness , food and fun ,” are touched by the disease .
“ Sharon ’ s Ride has not only become a major awareness and fundraising initiative , but a spring tradition for our community to come together in beautiful Mission Bay for a morning of fitness , food and fun ,” Wendy Urushima- Conn , president and chief executive officer of the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County shared with GB Magazine .
Wendy previously served as president and CEO of the Asian Business Association and has a very personal reason for serving in this Epilepsy leadership role — her own daughter Reiko suffers from the neurological disorder but is doing well .
“ We know that 1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime and 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy ,” she added . “ The funds we raise from this event directly supports our local foundation ’ s role in helping everyone affected by epilepsy through education , advocacy and research .”
For more information on sponsorship and donor opportunities for Sharon ’ s Ride or to sign up to participate and form a team , please visit : www . epilepsysandiego . org .
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