Helen Keller Run

The District 1-A Helen Keller Run is a 5K run and walk event organized by the Lions of District 1-A, taking place at Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Scheduled for April 27, 2025, the event aims to raise funds for the Lions of Illinois Foundation, which supports programs for the blind, deaf, youth, and handicapped.

Participants can register for the run or walk, with awards for top finishers in various age categories. All runners receive an official race t-shirt, and walkers who raise $50 or more in donations are also eligible for a shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.