Sawyer’s Race for Research

08/13/2026

Back to school in our house isn’t just about a Target run for new markers, it’s a whole thing. It’s kind of like we’re “moving in” again for another school year. There’s the teacher meetings where I explain his disease (a lot of which is still “I’m not entirely sure” 🤷‍♀️), the IEP updates, the protocols for his good days and wheelchair days. We never know which we’re waking up to, so we stay ready for anything.

Then there’s the medical forms, coordinating meds with his schedule, field trip logistics, and a tub of snacks, Body Armors, and Dolvji supplies (because apparently not all containers are created equal 🙄).

But here’s the thing…these teachers at Potter Gray get it. They show up for him with such grace and excitement, and that’s everything. It’s truly another reason to praise our Heavenly Father. He’s always providing what we need.

So here’s to another year of teamwork, community, and way too much caffeine. ☕️

Every step forward is a step toward a cure. 💙

08/11/2026

Meet two incredible Cure Catalyst Sponsors stepping up for Sawyer’s Race for Research: Payroll Vault and TwelveStone Health Partners.

💰Payroll Vault transforms payroll from complex to confident. Their specialized small business solutions handle every detail—from tax compliance to regulatory updates—so you can focus on what you do best. Experience enterprise-level precision tailored to your business size.

🩺For more than 35 years, TwelveStone Health Partners has been dedicated to the medication needs of patients with complex and chronic conditions, finding new ways to deliver care designed around the patient. They have a commitment to innovative patient-centered solutions and exude values like gratitude, kindness and spiritual encouragement.

We’re so grateful for partners like these who believe in our cause. 📣 If you or your business, organization, or group wants to join the movement and make an impact, now is the time. Sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels:
🏃 Sawyer Strong Sponsor — $5,000
🏃 Bright Future Sponsor — $2,500
🏃 Cure Catalyst Sponsor — $1,000
🏃 Partners in Hope Sponsor — $500
🏃 Friends of Sawyer — $250

Every dollar raised supports groundbreaking research and brings us closer to a cure. Whether you’re a business, organization, or group, there’s a sponsorship level that fits your commitment. Join us on September 26th at Potter Gray Elementary, Bowling Green, and help us make a difference.

Ready to sponsor? Link in bio or reach out directly. Every step forward is a step toward a cure. 💚

08/07/2026

A wagon, a beach, and a 10-year-old who refuses to let a rare diagnosis dim his joy.

Sawyer has Trifunctional Protein (TFP) deficiency—a metabolic disorder that affects how his body breaks down fatty acids for energy. This means his muscles can’t efficiently convert fats into the fuel they need, making physical exertion—especially sustained activities like long-distance walking—significantly more taxing for his body than it is for other kids his age.

What might be an easy beach stroll for you or me requires real effort and carries real fatigue and pain for Sawyer. Without accommodations like a wagon ride or Taylor carrying Sawyer, something as simple as a family beach day would be off the table. We must make sure we have our tent, a resting spot for Sawyer, his medicines, his favorite snacks, and BODYARMOR

We’re grateful to God for Sawyer’s perseverance and his unwavering joy, even when his body asks more of him than it should and a day at the beach could mean an emergent hospital visit. It’s a constant push and pull between having a fun, relaxed day and protecting his body from breaking down..

All that said, we’re committed to a world where kids like him don’t have any limitations. A world in which a cure for TFP deficiency exists.

That’s why we started Sawyer’s Race for Research. Every dollar raised goes directly to TFP deficiency research and the race for a cure. Will you join us on September 26th for the 2026 Sawyer’s Race for Research 5K/1 mile walk/Kids Color Run/Virtual 5K?

Every step forward is a step toward a cure. 🏃‍♀️💙

Link in bio to register.

08/04/2026

IT’S HERE!! Our 2026 5K tshirt design is live (and we think even forrest frank would think it’s cool!). 😎 This eye-catching dry fit tee was hand-selected by Sawyer and reflects his JOY and fun-loving nature. Get yours while it’s available (limited-time, so hop to it!). We’ll pop the link in Stories and it’s in our profile. 💜💛💚❤️🩷 Remember, every bit of our proceeds go directly to fund critical TFP deficiency research and the race for a cure! https://runsignup.com/sawyersraceforresearch

07/31/2026

Meet Dr. Jerry Vockley: internationally recognized leader in inborn errors of metabolism, Director of the Center for Rare Disease Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh, and the researcher working alongside Sawyer to advance treatment for TFP deficiency.

In this video update, Dr. Vockley shared something remarkable: the funding from Sawyer’s Race for Research has made a significant impact on TFP deficiency research. And since this video, the research timeline has accelerated by nearly two decades. What might have taken 20 years is now within 2-3 years of clinical trials for gene therapies and new medicines.

Over half a million dollars raised and we’re not stopping until Dr. Vockley and his team discover a cure for TFP deficiency. We’ve witnessed 20 years compressed into just a few thanks to friends like you joining us. We’re so grateful to you and to our Father God for His abundant blessings. We give Him all the glory as we continue the race.

The cure is closer than ever. 🙏🏼

07/29/2026

Check out our friends at Paddock Golf!!

We are a GOLF SHOP.. with SIMULATORS.

Not SIMULATORS.. with a GOLF SHOP.

We are being informed by many that people just think we have sims.

The golf shop covers more than half of the square footage of our entire facility.

07/28/2026

🏃‍♂️💛 Sawyer’s Race for Research is ON and it’s time to lace up for a cause that hits close to home!

Swipe through our sponsorship levels and find the perfect fit for your business, family, or crew. Every tier gets you featured at the race and puts you right in the fight for a cure. 👟✨

From Friends of Sawyer to our top Sawyer Strong Sponsor spot, every dollar fuels research and reminds Sawyer (and every family like his) that this community shows up.

📩 Ready to sponsor? DM us or email [email protected] to lock in your tier before race day.

Sawyer’s Race for Research is a sector of Blessings Overflow, Inc., our registered 501(c)(3). 💙

07/23/2026

He’s defying the odds in this video by simply running and playing like any 10 year old…and the doctors still can’t explain it.

But I can.

It’s our Father’s grace, His protection, His healing power that gives Sawyer a chance to play like any little boy might. And it steadies my heart.

I won’t stop praying for Sawyer. And I won’t stop fighting for him.

But this isn’t just about my child anymore. When I look at what’s possible…when a cure is so close…and the only thing standing between our children and that cure is funding, I cannot accept that.

I will not accept that.

Every child who’s already gone. Every heart that’s failing right now. Every child losing their sight. Every baby still hospitalized. They deserve a future, too.

The research is there. The hope is real. But money is what’s holding us back.

Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to that cure. Every dollar is a step forward. Every donation is a vote for life…for Sawyer, for all these children, for families who need to know their baby will live to see tomorrow.

Ready to join the race? Reach out or explore the links in our profile to see how you can be a part of this fight for a cure.

07/22/2026

WE’RE REJOICING. 💙

Sawyer walked into his annual cardiology check-up yesterday and we walked out with news we’ve been praying for: his heart is perfect.

We cannot thank God enough for this blessing.

But we know Sawyer’s story isn’t just about one child’s victory. It’s about every family still waiting for answers. Every step forward in research brings us closer to a cure for TFP deficiency and that’s where YOU come in.

Will you join us in the race for a cure?

1️⃣ Run with us at Sawyer’s Race for Research 5K, Walk, or Kids Run this September 26th at Potter Gray Elementary💝 We also offer a Virtual Race option! Register at the link in our profile.

2️⃣ Donate through our GiveButter link (link in profile)

3️⃣ Grab official Sawyer swag at the link in profile

100% of proceeds go directly to Dr. Jerry Vockley and his research team. Every single dollar moves us closer to the cure that Sawyer (and countless others) deserve.

Every step forward is a step toward a cure. 💙

07/20/2026

If Buc-ee’s isn’t your Disney world on the interstate… you aren’t our people. (Just kidding! 😂)

But seriously… we have a mild obsession. When you’re raising a medically fragile kid with different needs, you can’t do the usual fast food runs. Buc-ee’s is the exception. It’s the one place where our whole family can eat well, the bathrooms are always spotless, and there are special treats our boy actually feels excited about.

You fall in love with it. You stay in love with it. And no, WaWa can’t compete. 💚