700 Strong: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month in Motion

This Mother’s Day—and in honor of AAPI Heritage Month—UCA WAVES Founding Executive Director, Lily Chen, and Advisor, Juliana Chen, joined more than 700 participants at the annual AAPI 5K Run & Walk in Lexington!

Hosted by the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) and Hey Runners Club, and sponsored by the United Chinese Americans (UCA) and the UCA Community Foundation, this eco-friendly, USATF-certified race has brought communities together since 2022. From roses for moms to AAPI food tastings and finisher medals, the gathering brought together culture and connection to make for a remarkable day. Lily even got to present awards to top finishers!

We want to give a special thank you to Hua Wang, President of CAAL and Board Chair of UCA National, for helping lead such a meaningful event. Here’s to celebrating heritage, wellness, and moms all in one!