Florence, WI | Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM CST
About Us
Run Like a Zebra was started by a group of family and friends who have
loved ones who are living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that mostly affect the skin,
joints, and blood vessels. EDS is a rare syndrome - there are fewer than 200,000 US
cases per year.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome affects connective tissue, primarily the skin, joints, and blood
vessel walls. Symptoms include overly flexible joints that can dislocate, and skin that's
translucent, elastic, and bruises easily. In some cases, there may be dilation and even
rupture of major blood vessels. Treatment helps manage symptoms and monitor for
complications. Options include drugs, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery.
For this event, Inclusion Athletics works in conjunction with Zebra Hearts Foundation to
help individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Run Like a Zebra was started by a group
of family and friends who have loved ones who are living with EDS. The aim is to support
and empower families by raising awareness in hopes of early diagnoses and treatments.
Zebra Hearts Foundation
We work closely with Zebra Hearts Foundation during the preparation of this race. They are a
group of family and friends that have loved ones who are living with rare diseases. Zebra Hearts
Foundation is focused on supporting and empowering other families like theirs by raising
awareness in hopes of early diagnoses and treatments. Their mission is to provide direct
assistance to people with under-supported, rare diseases to enable them to lead fuller lives.
Meet some of the individuals suffering from EDS.
In Memory of Zack & Ryan