The AALEAD DC Youth Council Fellowship is a youth-led leadership body within Asian American LEAD that empowers young people to become advocates, organizers, and change-makers. As young leaders grounded in Washington, DC, many of us have grown up in the very communities we now serve. We are deeply connected to the communities we call home and are dedicated to advancing equity, serving others, and uplifting underserved families across our city.

Youth Council has been researching health disparities within immigrant communities in DC, where families face barriers such as language access, lack of insurance, and limited access to affordable healthcare. Events like this IronMed 5k directly support organizations like the HOYA clinic that help bridge these gaps by providing free, community-based medical care. Supporting this race is one way we can turn our research into action and help expand healthcare for the communities who need it the most.

Each youth race registration is $36 and we need your support to fund THIS run (2026 IronMed 5K)!

Join us for the 2026 IronMed 5K on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9 AM, hosted by the Georgetown University School of Medicine, in support of the HOYA Clinic! This annual charity race raises funds for the student-run HOYA Clinic at Georgetown University, which provides essential healthcare services to community members regardless of immigration or insurance status. Every step we take helps expand clinical outreach and strengthen care for underserved families in DC.

Youth who are interested in running and being funded by this fundraiser should complete a separate registration form.

AALEAD empowers AAPI youth in underserved communities through culturally responsive programming and advocacy. We support AAPI youth with educational empowerment, identity development, and leadership opportunities through our free after-school, summer, and mentoring programs. Learn more at www.aalead.org.

Asian American LEAD Fund-A-Run IronMed5K

Help AALEAD fund youth runners for the IronMed 5K as part of AALEAD DC Youth Council Fellowship's annual research project!

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