OXFORD - Family and friends of the late Lily Ann Brooks have planned a 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run July 19 in memory of 3-year old Lily, who passed away last September after a tragic car accident.
Lily’s “Birthday Dash 5K Race & Kids Fun Run” will be a fun family day with a 5K run/walk and separate kids fun run.
Children’s activities such as crafts and face painting will also be a part of the event.
A “Virtual Run” is also being offered for those that can’t make it to the race on this day and want to run or walk.
Free T-shirts will be given to those who register before June 19. The run/walk will start and end at Great Oak Middle School on Great Oak Road.
Walk steps off at 8:30 a.m.; run begins at 9:15 a.m.
Lily’s “Birthday Dash 5K Race & Kids Fun Run” will be a fun family day with a 5K run/walk and separate kids fun run. Children’s activities such as crafts and face painting will also be a part of the event.
A “Virtual Run” is also being offered for those that can’t make it to the race on this day and want to run or walk.
Free T-shirts will be given to those who register before June 19. The run/walk will start and end at Great Oak Middle School on Great Oak Road.
Walk steps off at 8:30 a.m.; run begins at 9:15 a.m.
Registration is now open through www.runsignup.com.
For more details visit www.lilysbirthdaydash.com. The fee for the 5K runners is $20 for those who pre-register online and $15 for walkers and $25 for the Virtual Run.
The fee for children 12 and under participating in the Kids Run is $10/child. Kids will receive a race bib and capes.
For more details visit www.lilysbirthdaydash.com. The fee for the 5K runners is $20 for those who pre-register online and $15 for walkers and $25 for the Virtual Run.
The fee for children 12 and under participating in the Kids Run is $10/child. Kids will receive a race bib and capes.
Donations of any amount are gladly accepted and needed to offset the cost of the race.
For details on how to donate online visit www.lilysbirthdaydash.com.
The event will take place in Oxford. For those who wish to donate by mail simply send a check made out to “Lily Brooks Memorial Fund” P.O. Box 885, Seymour, CT. 06483.
For details on how to donate online visit www.lilysbirthdaydash.com.
The event will take place in Oxford. For those who wish to donate by mail simply send a check made out to “Lily Brooks Memorial Fund” P.O. Box 885, Seymour, CT. 06483.
The race committee is also actively seeking sponsorship. Anyone wishing to sponsor please view the website and click on “Sponsor Us.”
Proceeds from the race will benefit the Oxford Public Library Children’s Department.
Proceeds from the race will benefit the Oxford Public Library Children’s Department.
To volunteer for this event or for information, contact a member of the race committee at lilysbirthdaydash@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/
This is a press release from the race committee.
This is a press release from the race committee.
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