ASHLAND —
By simply lacing up your tennis shoes, you can help fight local childhood poverty at the second annual “Dare to Care! 5K,” set for Aug. 17 in downtown Ashland.
The Ashland area ranks among the hardest hit in terms of economy, according to national statistics. Daily, CAReS works with families suffering the effects — both physical and emotional — of an extremely depressed economy.
“The CAReS board, staff and volunteers are deeply committed to dedicate this annual event to fighting childhood poverty,” said Trish Hall, CAReS Director. “Most people think of adults and senior citizens when it comes to hard financial times. In Boyd County, our children also endure the consequences of homelessness, utility shut-offs, inadequate medical/prescription care, lack of nutritious foods and more.”
Money raised from the 5K goes to support the local, needy community.
There are many ways to participate this year, according to Ashley Traylor, Race Coordinator/VISTA.
“We started in 2011 with a 5K run — a fast and level trek for new to experienced runners,” she said. “Then, we heard from many people who either were not available or physically able to join in so we offered a ShadowRun feature, where people could support CAReS’ mission and get a t-shirt/goodie bag for their donation.”
“The success of the 2011 event encouraged us to add a special short Kids’ Fun Run this year, where every preregistered child receives a special t-shirt and participation medal. Afterwards, kids who joined the fun run may participate in the 5K for free when accompanied by a paid participating adult.” Ages 5 through 14 can do the kids’ run for a $10 event fee.
“This is truly one way our children can help other kids doing without the most basic of life’s essentials,” she said.
The event begins with the kids contest at 6 p.m., immediately followed by the Run/Walk/ShadowRun.
The course starts at CAReS at 2516 Carter Ave., completes two laps around Central Park and returns to CAReS, followed by an awards/recognition program and drawing for door prizes. Tri-State Racer will officiate the race, complete with computerized timing.
Registration can be done in person at CAReS or online at Tri-StateRacer.com. All pre-registrants are guaranteed a designer t-shirt and goodie bag.
Starting today through the day of the race, registration is $25 per person. At that time, T-shirt distribution is limited to a first come, first served basis.
Following the event, trophies will be awarded. Event trophies will go to the overall male and female finishers. Individual category trophies will go to first place male and female finishers, with medals awarded to second and third place finishers.
CAReS is still accepting business and community sponsors for the event. Sponsors name or logo (depending on sponsorship level) will be printed on the back of t-shirts and literature placed in goodie bags.
For more information, call Traylor at (606) 324-2949.
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