2024 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" Run/Walk to Benefit Iraqi Orphans & Vulnerable Children
- Date Sat 28th September 2024
- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Price $25.00 - $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, at 8am for the 12th Annual "In Their Shoes 5K" Run/Walk in Washington, DC, organized by the Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF). This event aims to benefit Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children, with a new initiative this year where for every 5K sign up, a needy Iraqi child receives a brand new pair of shoes. Participants can join in-person at the beautiful Rock Creek National Park or virtually from anywhere in the world. The event includes an after-party with snacks, music, and activities. Check-in starts at 7am, with free parking available. Awards will be given to the largest 5K team and the biggest fundraiser. The run/walk is on rain or shine, unless there is dangerous weather. No refunds. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference for children in need.
Organiser's Description
JOIN US SEPTEMBER 28 AT 8AM FOR OUR 12TH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK TO BENEFIT IRAQI ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN! NEW THIS YEAR: FOR EVERY 5K SIGN UP, A NEEDY IRAQI CHILD GETS A BRAND NEW PAIR OF SHOES! Participate in-person at beautiful Rock Creek National Park in Washington, DC or join us virtually from ANYWHERE in the world. Come for the run/walk. Stay for the after-party with snacks, music, and other activities. Check-in starts at 7am. Free parking at 5220 16th St.NW, Washington, DC. No race day registrations.
Together, we can do more than we can alone! Organize your own 5K team or start a fundraiser for Iraqi children. Awards go to the largest 5K team and the biggest fundraiser. The run/walk is on, rain or shine unless there is dangerous weather. No refunds.
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
- HIS EXCELLENCY NAZAR AL KHIRULLAH, AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ TO THE UNITED STATES
- AZIZ KHUDAIRI, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CEO OF THE KHUDAIRI GROUP
- DR. JEREMY KOHOMBAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE CHILDREN'S VILLAGE OF NEW YORK
- STEVE LUTES, VICE PRESIDENT FOR MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- Mais Abbas Abousy, Esq., Assistant General Counsel for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
SPECIAL 5K YOUTH ADVISORS: Isabella Opladen and Maya Vernugopal, Severna Park High School
_The Iraqi Children Foundation [https://www.iraqichildren.org/](ICF) intervenes in the lives of Iraqi kids who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and recruitment by criminals, traffickers, and extremists. Across Iraq - from Baghdad to Mosul and Fallujah - ICF provides loving care to orphans and vulnerable children through education, legal protection, nutrition, rescue from the streets and child labor, medical and disability care, and fun! ICF is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian US based, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity (26-1394773). Learn more about us here. [https://www.iraqichildren.org/]_
Together, we can do more than we can alone! Organize your own 5K team or start a fundraiser for Iraqi children. Awards go to the largest 5K team and the biggest fundraiser. The run/walk is on, rain or shine unless there is dangerous weather. No refunds.
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
- HIS EXCELLENCY NAZAR AL KHIRULLAH, AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ TO THE UNITED STATES
- AZIZ KHUDAIRI, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CEO OF THE KHUDAIRI GROUP
- DR. JEREMY KOHOMBAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE CHILDREN'S VILLAGE OF NEW YORK
- STEVE LUTES, VICE PRESIDENT FOR MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- Mais Abbas Abousy, Esq., Assistant General Counsel for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
SPECIAL 5K YOUTH ADVISORS: Isabella Opladen and Maya Vernugopal, Severna Park High School
_The Iraqi Children Foundation [https://www.iraqichildren.org/](ICF) intervenes in the lives of Iraqi kids who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and recruitment by criminals, traffickers, and extremists. Across Iraq - from Baghdad to Mosul and Fallujah - ICF provides loving care to orphans and vulnerable children through education, legal protection, nutrition, rescue from the streets and child labor, medical and disability care, and fun! ICF is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian US based, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity (26-1394773). Learn more about us here. [https://www.iraqichildren.org/]_
Races
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2024 GLOBAL "In THEIR SHOES 5K" to Benefit Iraqi Orphans & Vulnerable Children
Includes Race Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024
$35.00
CLOSEDFree parking at 5220 16th St.NW, Washington, DC. Arrive early - between 7:00 and 7:45 to check in and get your race shirt. No race day registrations. -
2024 Global "In Their Shoes 5k" - Virtual Race
$25.00
CLOSEDWe will post updates on locations globally where people are participating in the 5K.
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