5K Set For Firefighter Whose Car Was Stolen During Wife's Chemo

DAWSONVILLE, GA — As if battling cancer wasn't bad enough, a local family had their truck stolen while the mother was getting chemo.

On Aug. 27, Forsyth County Firefighter Matt Clark's truck was stolen while his wife, Kari, was receiving an infusion at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan. Along with the truck, the thieves also stole many valuable and sentimental items that were in the truck.

The community has now rallied together to support the family and is holding The Daisy Dash 5K on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Road in Dawsonville.

"This was just another setback for the Clark family and very discouraging," the website says. "As you can imagine, years of fighting for health and for their family has caused great emotional, physical and financial strain. The love of their community at this time is an overwhelming blessing. Please consider racing, donating, or volunteering to help support this very deserving family!"

Kari grew up in Forsyth County and married Matt in 2004. They live in Cumming with their three girls; Libby, Jayne and Callie.

In 2013, just after her third baby was born, Kari was diagnosed with an aggressive triple negative breast cancer and a reoccurring cancer in 2016 that she is still fighting, the website says. She is currently receiving treatment at Cancer Treatment Center of America in Newnan.

"Kari is such a positive person that rarely complains," the website says. "We remain hopeful for complete healing for Kari!"

Time details:

1 p.m. Registration/Check In

2 p.m. 5K begins

3 p.m. Fun Run begins

Cost:

5K - Early Bird thru Oct. 15 - $22

5K - After Oct. 15 - $25

Fun Run - $17

Family Discount Rate (families of 4 or more) - $79.99

"Join us for a fun afternoon of music, door prizes, snack, awards and of course some exercise all to support Kari Clark and her fight with cancer," the website says. "Trophies will be given to the top overall male and female winners as well as masters male and masters female. Medals will be given to the top three in male and female 5 year age group categories from 10 and under all the way to 70 and up."