3rd Annual Mentoring Matters 5k
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Springfield, Massachusetts
$40.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Mentoring Matters 5K on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the beautiful Forest Park in Springfield, Hampden! This uplifting event hosted by the Follow My Steps nonprofit organization aims to raise awareness for the importance of mentorship in under-resourced communities. Whether you choose to run or walk, participants can register as individuals or as teams, with an exciting option to fundraise together. Every registration includes a limited-edition tee shirt, so don’t miss out!
This year's event not only promises a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit, but it also supports a vital cause. By participating, you are helping to empower youth through mentorship, career development, and financial resources. With compelling statistics showing that mentored young adults are significantly more likely to succeed academically and professionally, your involvement in the Mentoring Matters 5K makes a real difference. Plus, if you prefer a flexible option, there's a virtual 5K available, allowing you to choose your own distance and activity from now until August 25th. Let’s come together to create a brighter future for our youth!
This year's event not only promises a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit, but it also supports a vital cause. By participating, you are helping to empower youth through mentorship, career development, and financial resources. With compelling statistics showing that mentored young adults are significantly more likely to succeed academically and professionally, your involvement in the Mentoring Matters 5K makes a real difference. Plus, if you prefer a flexible option, there's a virtual 5K available, allowing you to choose your own distance and activity from now until August 25th. Let’s come together to create a brighter future for our youth!
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2nd Annual Mentoring Matters 5k
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$40.00
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2nd Annual Mentoring Matters Virtual 5k
VirtualEntries closed10:00 AM EDT
$40.00
Organiser's description
The Mentoring Matters 5K run/walk hosted by the Follow My Steps nonprofit organization aims to raise awareness for the need for mentorship in under-resourced communities. Follow My Steps is a Springfield Massachusetts-based non-profit organization offering Youth Mentoring, Career & Skill Development, and Financial Resources.
THIS YEAR, WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 3RD ANNUAL MENTORING MATTERS 5K WILL BE HELD AT FOREST PARK.
NOTE: REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE AT THE MONKEY HOUSE.
PARK IN CYR ARENA PARKING LOT.
Runners and walkers can register as teams or individuals and have the option to fundraise as a team.
Tee Shirt included in registration (limited availability)
ABOUT FOLLOW MY STEPS
DID YOU KNOW?
YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE AT-RISK FOR FALLING OFF TRACK BUT HAD A MENTOR ARE:
* 55% MORE LIKELY TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE
* 130% MORE LIKELY TO HOLD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.
* 78% MORE LIKELY TO VOLUNTEER REGULARLY
* 90% ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR
Our organization is headed by strong professional who are dedicated to elevating under-resourced students and their families. We understand that there is a disproportionate representation of minorities in key decision-making positions in all facets of leadership in the current time. We aim to close that gap by providing deserving students with the opportunity for financial, mental, and professional education. By offering mentorships to scholarship recipients, we aim to grow a network of like-minded individuals who will continuously give back to their communities and others alike.
VIRTUAL 5K OPTION: #MENTORINGMATTERS5K
#MentoringMatters5K is a virtual, non-competitive race by Follow My Steps that allows participants to choose their preferred distance and activity, such as running, walking, or dancing. It can be completed at any time from now until August 25th, and participants are encouraged to share post-challenge photos with the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. The $40 registration fee serves as a donation to support resources for youth empowerment, including providing school supplies, financial aid for college-bound students, and hosting skill development workshops. Participants are encouraged to track their activity time and distance using a smartphone or smartwatch
THIS YEAR, WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 3RD ANNUAL MENTORING MATTERS 5K WILL BE HELD AT FOREST PARK.
NOTE: REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE AT THE MONKEY HOUSE.
PARK IN CYR ARENA PARKING LOT.
Runners and walkers can register as teams or individuals and have the option to fundraise as a team.
Tee Shirt included in registration (limited availability)
ABOUT FOLLOW MY STEPS
DID YOU KNOW?
YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE AT-RISK FOR FALLING OFF TRACK BUT HAD A MENTOR ARE:
* 55% MORE LIKELY TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE
* 130% MORE LIKELY TO HOLD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.
* 78% MORE LIKELY TO VOLUNTEER REGULARLY
* 90% ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR
Our organization is headed by strong professional who are dedicated to elevating under-resourced students and their families. We understand that there is a disproportionate representation of minorities in key decision-making positions in all facets of leadership in the current time. We aim to close that gap by providing deserving students with the opportunity for financial, mental, and professional education. By offering mentorships to scholarship recipients, we aim to grow a network of like-minded individuals who will continuously give back to their communities and others alike.
VIRTUAL 5K OPTION: #MENTORINGMATTERS5K
#MentoringMatters5K is a virtual, non-competitive race by Follow My Steps that allows participants to choose their preferred distance and activity, such as running, walking, or dancing. It can be completed at any time from now until August 25th, and participants are encouraged to share post-challenge photos with the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. The $40 registration fee serves as a donation to support resources for youth empowerment, including providing school supplies, financial aid for college-bound students, and hosting skill development workshops. Participants are encouraged to track their activity time and distance using a smartphone or smartwatch
Location
Forest Park(Monkey House), 200 Trafton Rd, Springfield, 01108, MA, United States
3rd Annual Mentoring Matters 5k
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