PROVIDENCE—The Second Annual 5K Families Against Violence Run/Walk to benefit the Steve K. Latimer Memorial Foundation will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Roger Williams Park, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Latimer was two days shy of his 24th birthday when he was fatally shot in an act of senseless violence. The event helps keep Latimer’s memory alive while bringing further awareness of these types of acts. The event is being sponsored by Bank Rhode Island (BankRI).
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The mission of the Foundation is to raise money to provide scholarships to Rhode Island children who have lost a parent or caregiver due to an act of violence. The Foundation believes that by providing these children, the un-sung survivors of violence, with scholarships, we are giving them the opportunity to consider education as a formidable option to achieve success, end the cycle of violence and ensure healthy productive living.
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Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Kids 1K Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m. followed by the main event at 10 a.m. Fees for the run/walk are $24/adult; $10/child 12 & under or by mail $27/adult; $12/child 12 & under if registered on or before October 10. On event day, the cost to participate is $30/adult; $13/child 12 & under.
Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place male & female overall. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for males & females in age groups 18 & under; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+. Awards for first and second place teams are based on fastest time of the top 3 in each team.
Registration can be done on-line by visiting www.sklmemorialfoundation.org
