Jitka's story led us to defining a mission for the Flat Out 5K. On October 19, 2007 Jitka was traveling by bicycle on a local road when she was struck by a car. As a result of the accident she is now paralyzed from the mid-torso down. The Recovery Fund Trust was established to cover financial expensed beyond what she can currently fulfill.
The North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center is dedicated to providing the crucial combination of specialized medical care and rehabilitative services required by victims of severe burns. A portion of all money raised annually by local NC Jaycee chapters is donated to the NC Jaycee Burn Center.
The Flat Out 5K & Fun Run is put on by the Greenville Jaycees, a local chapter of the NC Jaycees. The Greenville Jaycees are a non-profit civic group that emphasizes community service, social networking and leadership development for young adults ages 21-40.