The Airport Games are Back! Date Announced for First-ever Nighttime Games
23rd Annual Event is Friday, June 10th and Benefits Lifetime Assistance Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Rochester NY––March 28, 2022––Lifetime Assistance, the largest and most comprehensive agency in the Greater Rochester area serving children and adults with developmental disabilities, announced that its 23rd annual Airport Games will be held on Friday, June 10.
This year’s “Totally Rad" event with an 80's theme will start at 6 p.m., the first time the event has been held in the evening.
The Airport Games is Lifetime's largest annual fundraising event. Participants can register now for the USAirports 5K run/walk and a Flower City CrossFit 5K. This year's event will also feature kids games and a fun run, an inflatable obstacle course, Wegmans ZooMobile, live musical entertainment, drinks, food and more!
For those who opt not to participate in the in-person event, they can register for the virtual 5K and run or walk anywhere, anytime between Saturday, June 4, and Friday, June 10.
Lifetime is seeking to raise $100,000 at this year's Games to benefit health and wellness programs, educational advancement opportunities, technology, essential adaptive lift and transfer equipment, Special Olympics training and more.
Schedule
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – 5k walk, run and Flower City CrossFit
7:45 p.m. – Awards presentation
7 to 10 p.m. – Food and beverages provided by Rohrbach Brewing Company – first drink free for runners and walkers!
8 to 10 p.m. – live music by The M80s, an 80's tribute band
Registration
Register online at lifetimeassistance.org/airport-games
Fees:
Early-bird: $20 now through Friday, April 15
Standard: $25 Saturday, April 16 through Thursday, June 9
On-site registration the day of the race: $30
Lifetime Assistance employees: $10
Junior Games (2 and 12 years old): $5
Prizes
USAirports 5K Run/Walk: 1st place: $250 / 2nd place: $100 / 3rd place: $50
Flower City CrossFit: Rogue gift cards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall. Participants must sign up for the in-person race to be eligible for prizes.
23rd annual Airport Games sponsors: Monroe County, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, USAirports, Flower City CrossFit, Dalmath Associates, and Fleet Feet.
To become a sponsor: Contact Jamie Rada by calling (585) 784-5002 or emailing jamie.rada@lifetimeassistance.org.
About Lifetime Assistance
Lifetime Assistance, Inc. is the largest, most comprehensive agency in the Greater Rochester area serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. It serves more than 1,800 people every day at more than 75 sites providing a full spectrum of individualized services to help children and adults with developmental disabilities reach their maximum potential by promoting self-reliance, independence, dignity, and success. Lifetime is accredited by the Council on Quality and Leadership. Only 300 agencies nationwide and just 10% of agencies in New York State have earned this honor, demonstrating the highest quality of service.
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