Norton Childrens Hospital, Patient Stories, Splash N Dash, Teens

Splash ‘n’ Dash event honors local teen

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the passing of Max Gilpin, a local high school football player who suffered a heat stroke during a team practice. The community remembers Max’s legacy through the annual Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run, which was started in his honor five years ago. Splash ‘n’ Dash raises…

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Why participate in Splash ‘n’ Dash?

Family fun for all ages “Last August, I wanted something special to do together with my oldest son before he moved from Louisville. My son was ready for his next life adventure after finishing college. I didn’t want a sad goodbye dinner, but to create a unique memory. Since we are a family that is…

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Register for Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run in August

Looking for an exciting summer activity for the whole family? Here is your chance! The 4th annual Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run is a way to do something good for your family’s health while helping kids at Norton Children’s Hospital. Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 5k begins at 9 a.m….

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More than 800 soaked up fun at Splash ‘n’ Dash 5K [video]

The third annual Splash ‘n’ Dash 5K Walk/Run was held on Saturday, Aug. 5, on the Big Four Lawn at Louisville Waterfront Park. More than 800 runners and walkers splashed their way through a 5k course or a kid-friendly 1k course filled with fun and refreshing ways to cool off in splash zones. All of…

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Splash ‘n’ Dash 5K: Help kids who need care

The third annual Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash 5k Walk/Run will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at a new location: the Big Four Lawn at Louisville Waterfront Park. The new location will offer more space for splash-tastic water obstacles and more fun for the whole family — all while benefiting a great cause!…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Health & Wellness, Orthopedics, Splash N Dash

Starting a running program with your kids

Our kids argue about everything we ask them to do. But earlier this month, when my wife and I asked if they wanted to go to the local high school track, they were in the car before we had even changed clothes. We went with a plan to run and they went to have fun,…

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