Krystal's "Byrne" Rubber Run 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run & Benefit (silent auction | 50/50 drawing | baked goods | and lunch stand)
KRYSTAL'S "BYRNE" RUBBER RUN
This year the Ottoville Mother's Club is sponsoring a memorial run in memory of Krystal Byrne. The 5K Run/Walk and 1/4 Mile Fun Run will celebrate Krystal's courageous health battle after being diagnosed with cancer in 2005. See Krystal's story below.
WHEN
Saturday, March 26th, 2016
TIME
Registration @ 8:00 A.M.
5K Run/Walk @ 10:00 A.M.
1/4 Mile Fun Run @ 11:00 A.M.
Awards Ceremony @ Noon
REGISTRATION FEES
March 15th is the deadline for early bird registration and to order a t-shirt
Early Bird Registration:
5K Run Walk $20.00
1/4 Mile Fun Run $10.00
Registration Fees After March 15th:
5K Run Walk $30.00
1/4 Mile Fun Run $15.00
T-Shirts - $10 each (pick up shirts on race day)
To order a t-shirt, click on the green "Register Now" button and select the "t-shirt only" option.
Not a runner? Be a "sleep-in" sponsor
You can also support the race from the comfort of your warm cozy bed! Just register for the event as a "sleep-in" sponsor and show your support for the event by providing a donation.
WHERE
Registration is in the Ottoville Parish Center Gymnasium, 150 Park Drive, Ottoville, Ohio 45876. Enter on the West side of the building (old Ottoville School)
COURSE
5K course will start by the church parking lot, head North out of town, continue on flat country roads, then back the same route into town to finish.
AWARDS
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 overall males and females in the following age categories: <15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
RECOMMENDED ATTIRE
Krystal graduated from The University of Dayton and is a huge fan of the UD Flyers, so participants are encouraged to wear UD gear or red and blue
QUESTIONS
Contact Michelle Kortokrax @ 419.234.7600 or michellek@bright.net
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR BAKED GOODS AND THE SILENT AUCTION
Baked Goods - baked goods can be dropped off on Friday, March 25th from 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. or on Saturday, March 26th starting at 8:00 A.M. in the Ottoville Parish Center Fitness Room
Silent Auction Items - If you are interested in donating an item, please contact Marilyn Calvelage at 419.453.3219 or 419.605.7897; or contact Audra Guy at 419.204.4379 by Sunday, March 20th. This helps us to get the items processed in advance of the race day.
Monetary Donations - If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can send a check payable to "Krystal's Byrne Rubber Run" and mail it to Ottoville Mother's Club, P.O. Box 100, Ottoville, Ohio 45876. Donations can also be dropped off at the Ottoville Bank.
KRYSTAL'S STORY
(as told by Krystal)
2005
I was home on spring break from UD (The University of Dayton). I hadn't felt quite myself for two weeks prior to coming home but I had no obvious signs of any illness. Then the week before Easter, I started having chills, backache and a low grade fever. My doctor ordered bloodwork, that was Good Friday. On Holy Saturday, March 26th, 2005 around 10:00 A.M. my doctor called. He said there were blasts in my blood. What does that mean. . . leukemia.
Here is a summary of my past to the present:
Went to St. Rita's for two weeks of chemo. Then to OSU James Cancer Hospital for 28 more days of chemo. Home a few weeks and back for 28 more days of chemo. There was no bone marrow match to be found.
Aunt Jean Byrne headed a bone marrow drive for me, which I greatly appreciated. Still no match for me. There were some donors that were matches for others in need later on.
So OSU sent me to University Hospital in Cleveland for a stem cell transplant. The doctor said the transplant would be a battle for my life. I had zero chance of survival without it and a 30% chance with the transplant. My answer was "I want to live."
On July 14th, I was admitted. Had chemo then full body radiation. July 20th was what they called a day of rest. Then July 21st was Day 1 of my stem cell transplant and July 22nd was Day 2. After that it was touch and go. Someone stayed with me every day and night, mainly my Mom. Then in September, I was released to stay at The Hope Lodge with my Mom. Three times a week she would take me to the hospital. On October 6th, I went home and I would return six more times for 2 weeks to 1 months each time.
In August of 2006, I returned to UD. Then two weeks later, my kidneys failed. I was life flighted to Cleveland. I was on dialysis until September 7th, 2007 when my mom donated her kidney to me.
In 2008, I returned to school. After five years, I graduated with a Bachelors in Visual Communication Design. I had studied from hospital beds, my bed and in my apartment at UD. If it wasn't for the extra effort of my professors and staff at UD, I would have never completed my dream of becoming a UD graduate alumni.
From 2012 to present, I've had elbow surgeries, hip surgery, hip replacement, shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement and multiple stays in the hospital due to infections.
Now I am in need of another kidney transplant.
Throughout this journey or nightmare, depending on the day, I have had incredible support from family, friends, neighbors and strangers whom have read my story.
I thank everyone with all my heart for your continued prayers and words of encouragement. All of you and God are my rock and strength that I need to continue fighting to live another day.
Love,
Krystal
