Soaring Butterflies 5K - Coconut Creek, Florida - Running

About The Soaring Butterflies 5K

The Soaring Butterflies 5K is a Running race in Coconut Creek, Florida consisting of a 5K.

This 5K run fundraiser is in support of Soaring Butterflies for Turner Syndrome, Inc. The run will take place at Tradewinds Park, check in is at 6:00am and the race will begin approximately at 7:00am. There will also be a Family Fun Day Event immediately following the race which is included for all runners. Soaring Butterflies for Turner Syndrome, Inc. a nonprofit 501c3 organization was established in 2015 With our 100% volunteer team, donations and fundraising events , we are dedicated to providing resources and activities for individuals affected by Turner Syndrome through recreation, education, charitable contributions, donations and fundraising events.
Turner Syndrome (TS) is a rare chromosomal disorder thatKeep Reading affects one in 2500 females. The disorder is characterized by partial or complete loss of one of the X chromosomes. TS can differ dramatically from one person to another but females can develop many symptoms, affecting many different organ systems. These symptoms include ovarian failure, abnormalities of the eyes and ears, skeletal malformations, heart anomalies, and kidney abnormalities. Only 2% survive pregnancy and for those who do, most females are not diagnosed until the age of 9. With your support, we will be better able to fulfill our mission and touch the lives of many children and families throughout South Florida.