We are going VIRTUAL!
These are uncertain times for all of us. HMEA is responding to the Covid-19 crisis by providing essential staff 24 hours a day in group homes; virtually connecting and teaching children with autism and adults with developmental disabilities who are staying safe at home; and offering resources to hundreds of families in need at this critical time. Your contributions are vital as we work through this state of emergency together and then continue to teach, support, and empower the 5,000 members of the HMEA community. Eventually all of our supported individuals will resume their normal routines and we want to be ready for that with the resources that will be made available through the funds raised by this event.
So we are making the
incredABLE 5K a VIRTUAL EVENT!
Live Virtual Event - MAY 17
10:00 am - walk and run
11:00 am - ceremonies, winners announced, raffles pulled

Tune-in to our Facebook Page
We need your help now, more than ever!  
There are so many ways to do something i ncredABLE !
Run the Virtual 5K
You can still participate in our incredABLE 5k.  Find an approved course near you at  https://certifiedroadraces.com/ .

Here's how it works:
  • Register as an incredABLE Virtual 5K Runner at events.hmea.org/incredABLE2020
  • Run a USATF certified course before May 10th
  • Screenshot or take a photo of your time on the fitness app you used to time your run
  • Submit the screenshot/photo and the course ID# to [email protected] by midnight May 10, 2020.
  • You may only submit timing once
  • The live virtual 5k run will be held on May 17th at 10:00 AM on our Facebook page. Join in and run at home. Can you beat last year's winner?

Registration fee is $15 for all runners . 

Your time must be submitted by midnight May 10, 2020 to be entered into the competition.

Winners will be announced during the live streamed virtual event on May 17th.
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Join the incredABLE Virtual Community Walk
On May 17th at 10:00 AM you can tune-in to the HMEA incredABLE Virtual Community Walk.

Here's how it works:
  • Register as an incredABLE Virtual 5K Participant at events.hmea.org/incredABLE2020
  • Share your personal page with your friends and family to get donations and recruit team members
  • Receive the link to the Virtual Community Walk
  • Tune-in on May 17 at 10:00 am to watch a 30 minute video timeline of HMEA's 5K over the past 19 years.
  • Do whatever kind of exercise you like - dance, walk, jog, march, hop - and watch for photos of your friends, family and yourself!

Registration is $10

The first 200 registered participants will receive an incredABLE 5K lunch tote and all registrants will receive an incredABLE 5K bracelet and insider info on contests, events, and more. (Unfortunately, there will be no event t-shirts this year)
Show Us Your Spirit!
Participate in one of our incredABLE contests
incredABLE Virtual 5K Video Contest

Here's how it works:
  • Submit a video
  • Share your video link with friends and family
  • They vote on your video by making a donation. 1 vote = $1
  • All donations will be allocated to the HMEA program chosen by the contestant
  • The contestants with the most votes for each category will win the prize for that category
incredABLE Virtual 5K Photo Contests
Here's how it works:
  • Submit a photo from your phone or computer
  • Share your photo link with friends and family
  • They vote on your photo by making a donation. 1 vote = $1
  • All donations will be allocated to the HMEA program chosen by the contestant
  • The contestants with the most votes for each category will win an incredABLE HMEA Swag Bag with lots of incredABLE goodies.
incredABLE Keep Moving Challenge

Just because you are stuck at home doesn't mean you shouldn't keep moving! Take a walk, do some yoga, stretch, follow an exercise video on YouTube, dance. How ever you can keep moving counts!

Here's how it works:
  • Beginning on April 3, start tracking your activity on your favorite fitness app (examples: Fitbit, Pacer, Map My Fitness, Activity Tracker, My Fitness Pal)
  • Before midnight May 10, submit your accumulated activity hours from April 3 (or when you began) to May 10 to [email protected]
  • All contestants will be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit® inspire HR™ Fitness Tracker Watch.
Smarty Pants Virtual Trivia Fundraiser
Join us for an exciting night of trivia online
with Rob Peters Entertainment

April 17, 2020
7:00 PM
Online

First prize winner will receive a Vivitar DVR-508 HD Digital Video Camera Camcorder with 16GB Card, Tripod, and Case.

Tickets are $10 per player. All proceeds go to HMEA's programs.

incredABLE 5K Raffles
Our incredABLE raffles are online! Get your tickets today!

Dream Raffle - 6 tickets for $5
Quik Pik 50/50 - $25

Take-Out to Give-Back
Get take-out from a participating restaurant and HMEA will receive a donation of 15-20% of your bill from that restaurant.

Post your Take-Out photo on the FB event page with #incredABLE2020 and you will be entered into a drawing to win 25 tickets for the incredABLE Dream Raffle!

incredABLE Virtual Events
April 8 - every Wednesday 1:00-1:30 PM
Afternoon Tea and Qigong with The Occidental Taoist

April 28 - 1:00-1:30 PM
Kids Virtual Dance Party with Crystal

May 1 - 7:00-7:40 PM
Live Virtual Dance Party for HMEA supported individuals

May 12 - 1:00-1:30 PM
Fun with Lanie the Balloon Lady

More events to come... Click here to find out more
Be sure to follow us on social media for updates!
Use #incredABLE2020 when you share and comment.
Our top priority is always the health, well-being, and safety of our supported individuals, their families, and our community. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have taken safety measures and put new policies in place. You can find out more about the steps we have taken at www.hmea.org .