Bartow's Amazin' Race to Help Local Family With Medical Bills

Help the race begin! Twelve teams with two competitors each are beginning their fundraising for the first-ever Bartow's Amazin' Race, taking place Aug. 23 and 24.

But they're not just looking to cross the finish line; they are competing in support of native Cartersville resident Kim Cowart, who was recently diagnosed with kidney failure. The teams have a goal of raising $100,000 to help Cowart, who needs life-saving organ transplant surgery.

“Transplant surgery and post-surgery costs are extremely high, said event creator and owner of Georgia Fitness Academy in Cartersville, Patrick Nelson, in a press release. "While insurance will cover some costs – out-of-pocket expenses after surgery and for anti-rejection drugs are very high as well. Thus our ambitious $100,000 fundraising goal to help Kim and her family and to raise organ transplant awareness for others in need.” 

It could be as soon as a few months when Cowart undergoes surgery, and there is an opportunity for the family to obtain matching funds from another charitable organizations prior to surgery, thus the urgency of the fundraising efforts.  

Kim and husband Brad have a 19-year-old daughter, Madison, who is a competitor with Team 1. 

To learn more about donating or becoming a sponsor, visit www.BartowsAmazinRace.org.