About Zoe’s Race
The first annual HowardCenter Zoe’s Race was held on August 30, 2009. The idea for the 5K race was sparked when Erika Nestor began a remodeling project to make her home accessible for her daughter Zoe. Zoe, who is now 8 years old, is in a wheelchair as a result of a near drowning accident when she was 18 months old. During this process Erika was surprised to learn that there were very limited funds available to assist families with remodeling costs related to accessibility. The Nestor’s were fortunate enough to be able to remodel their home to make it comfortable and accessible for their daughter, her brothers and her caretakers. Erika was thankful that she was able to make her home accessible, but worried about other families that may not be so fortunate. Erika teamed up with HowardCenter and “Zoe’s Race” was born.
HowardCenter’s “Zoe’s Race” is a 1K fun run and 5K race to raise funds for Vermont families who are in need of creating accessible homes for their children. In its first year, the race had incredible community support and raised over $13,000. “Zoe’s Race” was also awarded a $5,000 grant from the Brenner Foundation. To date, over $60,000 has been raised to help remodel homes for local families.
HowardCenter will present the fourth annual “Zoe’s Race” on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Oakledge Park in Burlington, Vermont. We hope you can join us.