The Race 4 Jase was started in 2013 as an effort to raise funds for Galactosemia Research and a treatment for children like Jase. Jase was born with Classic Galactosemia, a rare, genetic, metabolic disorder that affects an individual's ability to metabolize galactose, the main ingredient in all milk sugar. The human body also produces galactose, which does harm to a person with Galactosemia's body. Currently, there is no medication and no cure for Galactosemia. Since our last race, Jase has been enrolled in the
first ever clinical trial for a drug, AT-007, that is supposed to help with the side effects of Galactosemia. All the funds raised from Race 4 Jase will go to support research for the disease.

Today, Jase is a happy 10 year old who will be starting fifth grade in the fall. Jase's biggest struggles from his Galactosemia are speech apraxia, learning disabilities and tremors. Jase loves to play video games, play outside and ride his motorcycle. He loves all things dairy-free and is so thankful for your support of his battle and improving his quality of life through Galactosemia research. From all the Dershem Family, THANK YOU!

Saturday, June 5th - 8:15am Registration and T-shirt pick up opens
9am - Start of the 5K Run
9:10am - Start of the 1 Mile Walk
Strollers and pets welcome!

Friday, June 4th - Pick up your Race day t-shirt at Iron Works Fitness and Tanning (1602 N Van Buren, Enid, OK) from 9am-7pm.

There will be medals given to the top 3 finishers in the 5K Run and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run.

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.