Kickin Kawasaki 5K in Dumas, Texas Brings Nearly 250 People Together to Raise Kawasaki Disease Awareness

The 2nd Annual Kickin Kawasaki 5K in Dumas, Texas brought together nearly 250 participants for an unforgettable morning dedicated to raising Kawasaki Disease awareness, supporting families, and building a stronger community.

Hosted by the Kawasaki Kids Foundation, this annual fun run continues to grow each year, bringing together Kawasaki Disease survivors, families, community members, sponsors, and volunteers who all share one common goal: ensuring that no child or family faces Kawasaki Disease alone.

A Community United for Kawasaki Disease Awareness

The Kickin' Kawasaki 5K is more than just a race. It is an opportunity to educate communities about Kawasaki Disease, the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Every registration, sponsorship, and conversation helps spread awareness of a disease that affects thousands of children and requires early diagnosis and treatment.

Seeing so many Kawasaki Kids and their families together in one place was one of the highlights of the day. For many families, meeting others who have experienced Kawasaki Disease provides hope, encouragement, and lifelong friendships.

When families realize they are not alone in their journey, healing extends far beyond the hospital.

Nearly 250 Participants Made a Difference

From competitive runners to families pushing strollers and children crossing the finish line with huge smiles, nearly 250 participants came together to support the mission of the Kawasaki Kids Foundation.

Every step taken during the Kickin Kawasaki 5K represented something greater than a finish line. It represented awareness, education, compassion, and hope for children diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease.

Events like these help us continue providing:

• Family support programs

• Kawasaki Disease education

• Community awareness initiatives

• Resources for newly diagnosed families

• Programs that connect Kawasaki Disease families across the country

Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors

Community support is what makes events like the Kickin Kawasaki 5K possible.

We are incredibly grateful to every sponsor who invested in our mission. Their generosity allowed us to host an incredible event while helping us continue providing education, awareness, and family support throughout the year.

When local businesses choose to partner with the Kawasaki Kids Foundation, they become part of something much bigger than a sponsorship. They become partners in changing lives.

Our Volunteers Are the Heart of This Event

Behind every successful event is an amazing team of volunteers.

From early morning setup and registration to cheering participants across the finish line, our volunteers gave their time and energy to ensure every family felt welcomed and every participant had a memorable experience.

Their kindness and dedication are a perfect example of what community looks like.

Why Events Like the Kickin Kawasaki 5K Matter

Every year, children across the United States are diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease. While many people have never heard of the disease, early recognition and treatment are critical to protecting a child's heart.

That is why events like the Kickin Kawasaki 5K matter.

They create conversations.

They educate parents.

They connect families.

They inspire communities to get involved.

Most importantly, they give hope to families walking through one of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Thank You, Dumas, Texas

To every runner, walker, volunteer, sponsor, donor, and family member who joined us in Dumas—thank you. Huge THANKS goes out to our race coordinator and her family who but in 100's of hours of work to make this such a special day!

Your support allows the Kawasaki Kids Foundation to continue our mission of Awareness, Education, and Family Support for children affected by Kawasaki Disease.

Together, we are creating a future where every parent recognizes the signs of Kawasaki Disease, every child receives timely treatment, and every family knows they have a community standing beside them.

We cannot wait to see everyone back in Dumas for our 3rd Annual Kickin Kawasaki 5K.

Until then, thank you for helping us inspire change—one step at a time.

About Kawasaki Kids Foundation

The Kawasaki Kids Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families affected by Kawasaki Disease through awareness, education, and family support. From providing newly diagnosed families with comfort backpacks to shipping educational materials across the country and hosting community events like the Kickin' Kawasaki 5K, our mission is to ensure no family faces Kawasaki Disease alone.

Get Involved

Whether you'd like to participate in a future event, become a sponsor, volunteer your time, or make a donation, we'd love to have you join our mission.

Together, we can create more awareness, provide more education, and support more families affected by Kawasaki Disease. www.kawasakikids.org