The Sixth Annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet

Published: Saturday, June 1, 2013 5:42 p.m. CST • Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2013 5:06 p.m. CST

Pam Becker kisses her daughter Amanda Becker, 8, after competing in the 60-meter dash of the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Bob Swanson talks with Marine Corps veteran Al Velasco after competing in the 1500-meter race during the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Marine Corps veteran Al Velasco competes in the 1500-meter race during the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Michele Lynch is helped with muscle cramps by coach Maggie Wood-Davis after competing in the 200-meter dash during the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Evelyn Felipez, 15, is helped by her father Jon Felipez before competing in the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Amanda Becker, 8, competes in the 60-meter dash of the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Amanda Becker, 8, receives a hug from Gabi Berthiaume, 10, during the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Evelyn Felipez, 15, is helped by Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association coaches after an injury sustained while competing in the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Sarah Bolton, 9, has chocolate wiped off her face while coach Eileen Shaughnessy helps Gabi Berthiaume, 10, with her helmet during the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Sarah Bolton, 9, laughs after stopping prematurely during the 100-meter dash during the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Amanda Becker, 8, is comforted by her coach Nicole Verneuille after competing in the 60-meter dash of the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Michele Lynch is cheered on by her coach Maggie Wood-Davis after competing in the 200-meter dash during the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Amanda Becker, 8, takes off while competing in the 100-meter dash of the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Sarah Bolton, 9, competes in the 60-meter dash during the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Evelyn Felipez, 15, and Gabi Berthiaume, 10 warm up before competing in the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Elysia Bolton, 13, (center left) helps her sister Sarah Bolton, 9, (center right) by wiping chocolate off her face during the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Evelyn Felipez, 15, competes in the 100-meter dash during the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.

Evelyn Felipez, 15, is coached by Nicole Verneuille before before competing in the sixth annual Run and Roll Paralympic Track Meet at McHenry High School's McCracken Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This is the last event in the area to qualify for the National Junior Disability Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.