Sully Shuffle Honors Oak Lawn Coach Fighting Parkinson's Disease

He is the most beloved coach in the history of Oak Lawn Community High School. This Sunday, hundreds of supporters will come together for the sixth annual 5K/1K Run/Walk Sully Shuffle for Parkinson’s Disease research.

Skip Sullivan, a lifelong Oak Lawn resident and retired teacher, was very involved during his years at OLCHS filling multiple roles such as assistant varsity girls’ basketball coach, assistant football coach, golf and head varsity baseball coach. The coach has been fighting Parkinson’s disease for the past 10 years. His positive optimism continues to inspire many.

Since the first Sully Shuffle in 2009, the 5K has raised over $115,000 for the American Parkinson’s Disease Association’s Midwest Chapter. The race begins and ends on the west side of OLCHS on Austin Avenue, between 93rd Street and Southwest Highway.

The USATF-certified 5K run (and 1K walk) takes place through the streets of Oak Lawn. CHECK OUT THE NEW ROUTE.

Pick up your race packets (T-shirt, running bib, goodie bag) from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at The Homestead Barr, 9306 Central Ave., in Oak Lawn.

Race day events (Sunday, Sept. 14) are as follows:

7:30 am — Check in (south tennis courts on Austin Ave.)

8:30 am — Mini shuffle for kids 2-10 years (OLCHS Track)

9:00 am — 5K Run start (Austin Ave.)

9:02 am — 1K walk start (Austin Ave.)

1:00 pm — Post Party at Homestead Barr (9306 Central Ave.)

Online registrations for the Sully Shuffle are being taken at EventBrite. There is a small service fee for online registration.

- 5K Run - $35

- 1K Walk - $30

- Mini-shuffle (kids) - $15

- 5K Run/After Party - $55

- 1K Walk/After Party - $50

- After Party - $30

- or make an online donation

Participants can also register on day of event.

Whether you run or walk, let’s line the streets and show our support for one of the greatest guys Oak Lawn has ever known -- Skip Sullivan.