Run/Walk to Help Abused Children August 16, 2008

Run 5 Minutes, Help Abused Children for a Lifetime

(Arvada, CO) – Runners and walkers along with families and friends are invited to take part in the 2nd Annual (point) .5K Endurance Challenge to benefit children who are victims of sexual assault and child abuse. The run/walk will take place in Olde Town Arvada on Saturday, August 16, beginning at 10 a.m.

To register visit www.arvadapd.org or call (720) 898-6745 for more information. You can also register the day of the event, but are strongly encouraged to sign-up prior to race day to ensure you’ll have your t-shirt by August 16.

Cost for the event:
Kids $15
Adults $20
Family 4-pack $60
Team of 10 $120
(Prices a bit higher for registrations postmarked after August 1)

A live band will play in the Olde Town square and there will be lots of activities for kids following the race.

Event Highlights:
• 1/3 of a mile
• Run/Walk will take minutes to complete
• 2 recovery stations during race
• T-shirts for participants
• You’ll help a great cause! Proceeds to benefit Ralston House, a place where children who are victims of sexual assault and child abuse are interviewed by specially trained professionals.
• Families welcome!!

Hundreds of runners took part in last year’s event. After spending the minutes it took to complete the race, participants gathered in the Olde Town square where kids played in the fountain and adults snacked on food from area restaurants.

People donned costumes and some even brought their pets. Everyone had a great time.

This is a wonderful event for families and will help raise money for a much needed service for children.

Ralston House is a family-friendly site for Jefferson County law enforcement agencies and other health professionals to interview children who’ve been physically or sexually abused. Hundreds of children visit the site each year where they begin the healing process from these traumatic events.