DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. 5K/Unity Run/Walk
- Date Mon 20th January 2025
- Location Southaven, Mississippi
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the vibrant community of Southaven, DeSoto, for the Annual MLK Jr. 5K/Unity Run/Walk on Monday, January 20, 2025. This inspiring event celebrates unity and togetherness, bringing together participants from all walks of life to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. What started as a small walk has blossomed into a cherished annual tradition, now featuring both a 5K run and a unity walk designed to promote harmony among diverse groups.
All proceeds from this uplifting event will benefit the Precious Pearls Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting deserving students, preventing birth defects and infant mortality, providing services to the elderly, and aiding veterans in the DeSoto County area. The MLK Unity Run/Walk is not just a race; it's a powerful opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and purpose. Lace up your shoes and be part of this meaningful celebration!
All proceeds from this uplifting event will benefit the Precious Pearls Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting deserving students, preventing birth defects and infant mortality, providing services to the elderly, and aiding veterans in the DeSoto County area. The MLK Unity Run/Walk is not just a race; it's a powerful opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and purpose. Lace up your shoes and be part of this meaningful celebration!
Organiser's Description
THE MLK UNITY WALK/5K RUN IS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF SOUTHAVEN AND SUPPORTED BY THE SOUTHAVEN MAYORS OFFICE, MAYORS YOUTH COUNCIL, MAYOR OF WALLS, MAYOR OF OLIVE BRANCH, LOCAL CHURCHES AND CITIZENS OF DESOTO COUNTY. THIS EVENT BEGAN AS A SMALL WALK BUT HAS GROWN INTO AN ANNUAL TRADITION AND SINCE HAS EXPANDED INTO A 5K RUN/UNITY WALK. _ITS PURPOSE IS TO CELEBRATE UNITY AMONG PEERS AND THE VALUE ADDED BY ASKING ALL ETHNIC GROUPS TO RECOGNIZE THE TIES THAT BIND US ALL TOGETHER WITH PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO WORK TOGETHER AS ONE GROUP._
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PRECIOUS PEARLS FOUNDATION. PROCEEDS WILL ASSIST THE FOUNDATION IN PROVIDING SUPPORT TO DESERVING STUDENTS IN THE DESOTO COUNTY AREA, TO PREVENT BIRTH DEFECT AND INFANT MORTALITY, PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND SUPPORT TO OUR VETERANS. PPF ALSO SUPPORTS OUR CHARITY PARTNER-FEED MY LAMBS.
CONTACT PRECIOUS PEARLS FOUNDATION FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO MAKE IT A FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION OR SCHOOL. [email protected]
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PRECIOUS PEARLS FOUNDATION. PROCEEDS WILL ASSIST THE FOUNDATION IN PROVIDING SUPPORT TO DESERVING STUDENTS IN THE DESOTO COUNTY AREA, TO PREVENT BIRTH DEFECT AND INFANT MORTALITY, PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND SUPPORT TO OUR VETERANS. PPF ALSO SUPPORTS OUR CHARITY PARTNER-FEED MY LAMBS.
CONTACT PRECIOUS PEARLS FOUNDATION FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO MAKE IT A FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION OR SCHOOL. [email protected]
Races
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5K Run - Snowden Grove
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 20th January 2025
$38.10
The check-in location has changed to the Forever Young Senior Centers Multipurpose Room at at 3335 Pine Tar Alley. -
DeSoto County Unity Walk- Snowden Grove
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 20th January 2025
$38.10
The check-in location has changed to the Forever Young Senior Centers Multipurpose Room at at 3335 Pine Tar Alley.
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