2nd Annual Jerry's Miles for Manhattans
- Date Sat 30th November 2024
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Pleasanton, California
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Jerry's Miles for Manhattans on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, in Pleasanton, Alameda! This heartwarming event celebrates the incredible legacy of Jerry Fourie, a cherished figure in the community known for his dedication to sports and the joy he brought to countless lives. Participants will enjoy a scenic 2-mile walk around the Pleasanton Sports Complex, honoring Jerry's memory and the fun times shared on and off the softball field.
The walk is free to join, and we encourage everyone to contribute to the Jerry Fourie Scholarship Fund, supporting aspiring young athletes in the Pleasanton Girls Softball League. After the walk concludes at 11:30 AM, we invite you to gather at Porky's Pizza for some post-event festivities and to raise a toast to Jerry with a Manhattan or two! Whether you can make it in person or join us virtually, your participation will help celebrate a remarkable individual and the spirit of community that he fostered. Don't miss out on this uplifting event!
The walk is free to join, and we encourage everyone to contribute to the Jerry Fourie Scholarship Fund, supporting aspiring young athletes in the Pleasanton Girls Softball League. After the walk concludes at 11:30 AM, we invite you to gather at Porky's Pizza for some post-event festivities and to raise a toast to Jerry with a Manhattan or two! Whether you can make it in person or join us virtually, your participation will help celebrate a remarkable individual and the spirit of community that he fostered. Don't miss out on this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
We are back for YEAR 2! A walk honoring the one and only Jerry Fourie! Jerry has done so much for the Pleasanton community, specifically in the area of sports and he was/is truly one of the best there ever will be. Walk participants will loop the Pleasanton Sports Complex to honor him and cherish the memories we had both on and off the softball field. Please join us on November 30th, 2024 for the 2 mile walk (route HERE [https://www.strava.com/segments/23100758]).
The walk is free of charge; however, if you would like to make a donation in honor of Jerry Fourie, please donate to the Pleasanton Girls Softball League: The Jerry Fourie Scholarship Fund [https://pgsl.futurefund.com/store/campaigns/37995-the-jerry-fourie-scholarship-fund], a scholarship fund created by his immediate family.
Parking will be available in the two lots off of Parkside Drive that are closest to Hopyard. The rest of the lots east of those parking lots will be inaccessible as fields are closed during the winter.
Lot 1: https://goo.gl/maps/dEyzSxwDp3T41kvz7 [https://goo.gl/maps/dEyzSxwDp3T41kvz7]
Lot 2: https://goo.gl/maps/mydZMMHZYuzy9U178
The walk will conclude at 11:30am but all are invited to PORKY'S PIZZA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/us48RYUiAJ7Wqogk6] for post gathering fun and perhaps a Manhattan or two to toast Jerry!
We hope to see you on November 30th either in person or virtually!
The walk is free of charge; however, if you would like to make a donation in honor of Jerry Fourie, please donate to the Pleasanton Girls Softball League: The Jerry Fourie Scholarship Fund [https://pgsl.futurefund.com/store/campaigns/37995-the-jerry-fourie-scholarship-fund], a scholarship fund created by his immediate family.
Parking will be available in the two lots off of Parkside Drive that are closest to Hopyard. The rest of the lots east of those parking lots will be inaccessible as fields are closed during the winter.
Lot 1: https://goo.gl/maps/dEyzSxwDp3T41kvz7 [https://goo.gl/maps/dEyzSxwDp3T41kvz7]
Lot 2: https://goo.gl/maps/mydZMMHZYuzy9U178
The walk will conclude at 11:30am but all are invited to PORKY'S PIZZA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/us48RYUiAJ7Wqogk6] for post gathering fun and perhaps a Manhattan or two to toast Jerry!
We hope to see you on November 30th either in person or virtually!
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