5th Annual Light it up Blue 5k

Sunday, April 23, 2023 Past event
7:30 AM EDT
Deerfield Beach, Florida
$42.34 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the 5th Annual Light it up Blue for Autism 5K on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the beautiful Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, Broward. This vibrant event promises to be a fun-filled day for participants of all ages, featuring a chip-timed 5K race that encourages community involvement and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental challenges.

With awards for the top three male and female finishers, along with age group recognitions, there's plenty of motivation to lace up your running shoes! Enjoy the lively atmosphere with music and entertainment provided by DJ Petey from Victory Sports, making this an unforgettable experience. By participating, you'll not only be part of a fantastic community event but also support Love Serving Autism's mission to enhance life skills and promote inclusion through specialized therapeutic tennis instruction. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a great time!

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  • 5th Annual Light it up Blue 5k

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:30 AM EDT

    $42.34

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Organiser's description

Love Serving Autism is proud to host the 5th Annual Light it up Blue for Autism 5K on Sunday April 23, 2023 at Quiet Waters Park. The Think Blue 5K will be a fun, entertaining, and enjoyable event for everyone. The 5K is chipped timed and awards will be provided to the top 3 overall (male and female) and age groups. Music and entertainment will be provided by Victory Sports own DJ Petey.

Love Serving Autisms mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized therapeutic tennis instruction to increase community inclusion and independence of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental Challenges. The goal is for the participants to apply their newly learned skills throughout the community, including school, workplace, social/recreational gatherings, and home settings. We provide education and training to coaches and tennis professionals for an adaptive tennis specialization in the industry.

Location

401 Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, 33442, FL, United States

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