Connecticut Partnership for Children plans Diaper Dash 5K

Nonprofit targeting need, raising awareness

SEYMOUR - Diaper need is the struggle for parents to provide what a baby needs to stay clean and dry. 
In 2010, Huggies commissioned a study that found 1 in 3 American moms have had to decide between buying diapers and buying groceries. 
Many of these moms have to clean and re-use soiled diapers.

Connecticut Partnership for Children, a Seymour-based nonprofit, is targeting the problem of diaper need and trying to raise diaper need awareness through the 1st Annual Diaper Dash 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk.

The Diaper Dash 5K will be held May 31. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m, the Kids' Fun Run will be held at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K starts at 9 a.m.

The race begins and ends on Seymour High School property, on a certified course that takes participants through the neighborhoods near the school. All participants will be timed. 

Registration is $30 through May 29, and $40 on race day. Participants are encouraged to register in teams of five or more, although this is not required. 
Name your team something creative! Show team spirit with funny hats, shoelaces, etc! 

The first 250 participants to register will receive a goody bag. Dry-wick T-shirts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

At the event, the staff will be hosting a Stuff-A-Truck of Diapers - participants are encouraged to bring a package of diapers or wipes to help stuff the truck. 
All donations go directly to The Valley Diaper Bank, which assists low-income families throughout Connecticut.

One of the event's Silver Sponsors, Naugatuck Valley Savings & Loan, will be running a water stop along the race route. Tina Marie Photography will be taking pictures of the event and the participants. 
After the race, there will be fresh fruit and other items provided by Gold Sponsor, Stop & Shop in Seymour. DJ Reggie B will be playing music for participants to enjoy. 
Prizes will be given for the top participants by age bracket, and the top male and female overall.

After the event Hot Tamale in Seymour will host the official Post-Race Party. All registered participants are invited to attend for appetizers and discounted beverages!
Do you want to help raise diaper need awareness and make a difference here in Connecticut? Register today.There are tons of great incentives being offered for registering- information is posted daily on the event Facebook Page. 

For more information, or to register, visit www.TheDiaperDash5K.com or call Connecticut Partnership for Children, 203-881-1804. Paper/Mail-in registration is available. 


This post is taken from a press release from Meghan Tarby, founder, Connecticut Partnership for Children.

2 diaper-themed events slated in Seymour to benefit nonprofit

SEYMOUR - Connecticut Partnership for Children will host the first-ever Diaper Dash 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk May 31, which will start and end at Seymour High School. 
This event will take place on a certified course and all participants will be timed. 

Early bird registration, $25, is extended through 11:59 p.m. Sunday (April 6).
Register before that date/time and be automatically entered to win 1) a four-pack of tickets to the current season of the Bridgeport Bluefish; 2) a four-pack of tickets to next season of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers; 3) a $25 gift certificate to the Mad Hatter Boutique in Seymour; 4) a $25 gift certificate to Hot Tamale in Seymour; or 5) four tickets to CTPFC's Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event on April 12. 

Regular registration begins Monday. Fee is $30.  

Children ages 4 and under are free in strollers. Children who are registering can use the sponsor form on the website to help "raise" their registration fee. 

Form teams, show spirit
Participants are encouraged to form teams and register in groups of five or more (although this is not required for participation). Name your team, wear the same color hat, be creative- show team spirit!
To view the race map, review registration incentives, and to register, visit http://www.thediaperdash5k.com/ 

The Diaper Dash 5K will also feature a Children’s Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. for all registered participants ages 12 and under. Additionally, the event will feature “Stuff-A-Truck” with diapers, so bring a package of diapers to show your support.
The first 500 Diaper Dash registrants will receive a dry-wick T-shirt. All registrants will receive a bag of goodies. 

The Diaper Dash 5K is sponsored by Stop & Shop, BIC, Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan, WEBE108, Chatfield Rentals & Power Equipment, The Mad Hatter Boutique, Law Offices of Karen A. Fisher, ION Bank, DJ Reggie B, Tina Marie Photography, and Valley Community Foundation. At this time, we are still seeking sponsorships. 

Contact Meghan Tarby, 203-881-1804 or info@ctpfc.org for more information.

'Drive-By' planned

On Saturday, in conjunction with Quinnipiac University’s “Big Event,” volunteers will be posted outside the Diaper Bank’s office at 135 Main St. for the third annual “Diaper Drive-By.” 

Members of the community are invited to donate diapers and wipes at this location, by driving up and dropping off their donation. 
All donors will receive a free gift for participating. 


This is a press release from Meghan Tarby, executive director, Connecticut Partnership for Children.

Valley Diaper Bank to host 2 events in Seymour

This photo is from last year's Diaper Drive By, featuring Brodie Dugas, 5, of Southbury. He donates diapers to this event every year. / Contributed photo

 

SEYMOUR - In an effort to spread diaper need awareness throughout the state, Connecticut Partnership for Children’s Valley Diaper Bank is hosting two fun events that are all about diapers.

On April 5 in conjunction with Quinnipiac University’s “Big Event,” volunteers will be posted outside the Diaper Bank’s office at 135 Main St. for the 3rd Annual “Diaper Drive-By.” 

Members of the community are invited to donate diapers and wipes at this location, by driving up and dropping off their donation. 

All donors will receive a free gift for participating!

On May 31, CTPFC will host the first  Diaper Dash 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk, which will start and end at Seymour High School. 

This event will take place on a certified course and all participants will be timed. Registration is $25 now through March 31, and $30 April 1-Race Day. Children ages 4 and under are free in strollers. 

Participants are encouraged to form teams and register in groups of five or more (although this is not required for participation). Name your team, wear the same color hat, be creative- show team spirit! 

To view the race map, review registration incentives, and to register, visit http://www.thediaperdash5k.com/

The Diaper Dash 5K will feature a Children’s Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. for all registered participants ages 12 and under.
The event also will feature “Stuff-A-Truck” with diapers, so bring a package of diapers to show your support.

The first 500 Diaper Dash registrants will receive a dry-wick T-shirt. All registrants will receive a bag of goodies.

The Diaper Dash 5K is sponsored by Stop & Shop, BIC, Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan, WEBE108, Chatfield Rentals & Power Equipment, The Mad Hatter Boutique, Law Offices of Karen A. Fisher, ION Bank, DJ Reggie B, Tina Marie Photography, and Valley Community Foundation. At this time, we are still seeking sponsorships. 

Contact Meghan Tarby, 203-881-1804 or info@ctpfc.org for information.


This is a press release from Meghan Tarby, founder and executive director, Connecticut Partnership for Children.