MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 20TH, 2020. Or, at your convenience throughout the summer.
We're going virtual! Join us for our 10th Annual 5K Robbie's Run/Walk
During this challenging time, we want to continue to support the children in need! Join us for our Virtual Robbie's Run and participate in a 5K Run/Walk on your schedule, on any course of your choosing. Run, walk your neighborhood or participate on a treadmill any time between May 5th and May 20th. It's a fun way to get the family involved! Each year we have raised over $33,000 at this event.
Here's how to participate: Direct your supporters to donate in your name or donate by clicking HERE.
FAQ'S
What is included with the Virtual Run?
- Virtual Run Participants who donate $100 will receive a Grampy's T-shirt and braggers rights! Stay tuned for updates on when these items will be mailed.
- Virtual Run Participants who donate $250 or more will receive a Grampy's T-shirt, Grampy's famous ditty bag and braggers rights! Stay tuned for updates on when these items will be mailed.
Do I have to run on a specific day?
- Participants can run virtually between May 5 and May 20. You can run on any course (your neighborhood, your local park, etc.) at a time of your choosing! We ask that runners practice the social distancing guidelines while participating in the Virtual Run.
Where and how do I submit my results? Send your stats to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will publish the top 5 in each category (men, women & kids category)
What your donation will provide:
Amtryke AM12/16 With Rear Steering
Provides muscle development for both the legs and the arms.
$1200 delivered
Amtryke 1024 Hand Cycle
For children with limited or no use of their legs
$1600
Amtryke Pro Series
Larger bikes that capable of numerous attachments based on the child's needs
Basic bike is $1600 delivered
The Side by Side
Allows blind children the freedom of a bike with assistance from a sibling or care giver.
$3800
Top End XLT
The ultimate street handcyle for children that really want to fly
$3200
Each child requires their own special set of adaptations. It could be a four point harness, lateral support, special seat, head support, adaptive gloves to grip the steering and many others. Each item changes the cost of each bike. The costs above are for the basic bike. Shipping is alway in neighborhood of $120. Rear sterring, required by most of the children, also adds about $120.
DONATE HERE
Let's make a difference together!
At Grampy’s Charities we raise funds to support organizations transforming the lives of children. It is our hope that by partnering with comfort and research based charities we will be able to make a difference in the lives of kids who need us most.
SKIP MORROW first won international acclaim as a cartoonist with his best selling I HATE CATS book series in 1980 that sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. He has since published over a dozen books, sold millions of greeting cards throughout North America and Australia, and has been commissioned by major corporations to apply his warped sense of humor to numerous advertising campaigns. Skip passed away in May, 2019.
Click here to see Skip Morrow's website
ROBBIE'S RUN
Monday, July 29, 2019
Lake of Isles Golf Course, North Stonington, CT
Run, Walk or Crawl at Lake of Isles Golf Course, in the 9th annual 5K Robbie's Run for Grampy's Charities. Invite your friends to come cheer you on as you participate in 5K Robbie's Run. After running, all participants are invited to enjoy our all you can eat and drink Grampy's Famous Gala at Mohegan Sun's BALLO Italian Restaurant. To join us in this great event, raise $500 or more in donations for Grampy's Charities.
