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Joins the International Rice Festival 5K

Running & Walking for Better Health, Step by Step, Life by Life

We are thrilled to announce that ELEVEN EIGHTEEN CHARITY will be a proud participant in the International Rice Festival 5K Run/Walk in historic Downtown Crowley, Louisiana! This event is more than a race, it's a movement to foster healthier habits, celebrate community unity, and uplift youth across Acadiana.

As part of our mission, “Step by Step, Life by Life,” we are committed to promoting wellness, education, and empowerment throughout the region. This 5K event serves as a launchpad for our ongoing health and wellness initiative, aimed at encouraging individuals of all ages to get active, stay healthy, and connect through meaningful community engagement.

📍 Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

  • Location: Supreme Rice Sound Stage, Court Circle, Downtown Crowley, LA

  • Start Time: 8:00 AM (Packet Pickup: 7:00 – 7:45 AM)

  • Registration:

    • $30 – Pre-Registration (now open!)

    • $40 – Day-of Registration

  • Age Range: All ages welcome 

  • Run, walk, or roll, every step supports a cause that counts!

Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, and let’s make every step count!

This is more than just a 5K, it’s a chance to walk or run for better health, celebrate community spirit, and support youth empowerment. Whether you’re running for a personal best or enjoying a family stroll through the festival grounds, your participation helps us continue building programs that empower lives.

👟 Why Participate?

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a weekend walker, or a family looking for a fun Saturday morning outing, this event welcomes everyone. Lace up your shoes and take a step for:

  • Healthier habits in our communities

  • Youth athletic development programs supported by ELEVEN EIGHTEEN CHARITY

  • Stronger neighborhoods built on wellness, service, and togetherness

Your participation goes beyond fitness, it helps us fund youth mentorship, after-school programs, wellness workshops, and outreach events throughout the year.

How You Can Get Involved

💙 Ways to Get Involved

1. 🏃‍♀️ Register Today

Be part of this inspiring day of fitness and community! Proceeds benefit ELEVEN EIGHTEEN CHARITY’s ongoing youth and health programming.
➡️ Register Here

2. 🙌 Volunteer

We need friendly faces and helping hands to keep the event running smoothly, from setup and packet pickup to water stations and cheering along the route. Volunteering is a fun way to give back and get involved!

3. 🤝 Become a Sponsor or Community Partner

Gain local exposure and align your brand with a meaningful cause. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses, faith-based groups, civic organizations, and individuals who want to support health and community impact.

4. 💪 Start a Fundraising Team

Turn your steps into strength for the community. Rally friends, coworkers, or family to run or walk as a team and raise funds for ELEVEN EIGHTEEN CHARITY programs. We’ll provide the tools to help you succeed!

5. 📣 Spread the Word

Share the event on social media, invite your network, and use the hashtag #StepByStepLifeByLife to build momentum. Every share helps amplify our mission!

💬 About ELEVEN EIGHTEEN CHARITY

ELEVEN EIGHTEEN CHARITY is a nonprofit organization based in Crowley, LA, dedicated to strengthening the community through youth development, wellness, mentorship, and service programs. We believe in meeting people where they are and walking alongside them, step by step, as they build stronger, healthier, more empowered lives.

We are not participating in this event for profit. Our goal is to raise awareness for the importance of health, movement, and community empowerment. Free shirts will be available to those who register through us, though official race shirts are also available for purchase through the Rice Festival 5K organizers.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars & Join the Movement

Join us for an unforgettable morning of movement, motivation, and mission. Every step you take on October 18 helps pave the way for stronger futures.

📲 For questions, partnership opportunities, or to join our charity team, please contact us at (337) 303-6816.

Together, let’s walk, run, and rise, Step by Step, Life by Life.