Mal Defender, Bike, Walk, Run Event! CANCELLED!

On behalf of our Executive Director, JoAnne E. Cramatie, it is with heartfelt regret that we announce the cancellation of our 1st Annual Bike Walk Run, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 23rd, in honor of Malon. This year marks the fifth anniversary of his passing, and we had planned this event to not only celebrate his life but to bring awareness to the impact ADHD has on youth and families in our community.

While we were excited by the response from several vendors and community supporters, unfortunately, to date, we have not received any participant registrations for the biking, walking, or running activities. The success of this event depended heavily on community participation, and without any confirmed registrations, it has become difficult to plan further. At this point, we can no longer wait in anticipation of a last-minute influx, and we have made the difficult decision to cancel.

We extend our deepest thanks to everyone who showed their support and interest. Your willingness to stand with us in our mission means so much. We are committed to continuing this work and are already planning to relaunch the Bike Walk Run in 2026, with renewed energy and outreach.

Our beloved superhero mascot, Mal Defender, will still be working behind the scenes— “Defending Dreams, Empowering Minds!”—as we continue our efforts to raise awareness, provide support, and honor Malon’s legacy. This event may be postponed, but the mission lives on.

Thank you again for your support. We look forward to working with you as we prepare to make next year’s event a true celebration of resilience, community, and purpose.

Warm Regards,