Footsteps for Families
Friday, June 28, 2024
Past event
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
4 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Footsteps for Families event on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Rolling Meadows, Cook! This exciting day kicks off with a vibrant 5K run and a leisurely 1-mile walk at 8:30 A.M., followed by a Family Fun Day filled with music, delicious food, and activities for all ages, including a bounce house and face painting. Whether you prefer to join us in person or participate virtually, this event promises to be a fantastic experience for everyone.
Footsteps for Families is not just about fun; it's a vital opportunity to take steps towards ending child abuse and keeping families together. With awards for top runners and participants who help us make an impact, your involvement can truly make a difference. Remember, early bird registration ends June 1st, and to guarantee your event t-shirt, be sure to register by June 11th. Together, let's create supportive communities and provide hope and healing for families in need!
Footsteps for Families is not just about fun; it's a vital opportunity to take steps towards ending child abuse and keeping families together. With awards for top runners and participants who help us make an impact, your involvement can truly make a difference. Remember, early bird registration ends June 1st, and to guarantee your event t-shirt, be sure to register by June 11th. Together, let's create supportive communities and provide hope and healing for families in need!
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5k Run
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1 Mile Walk/Run
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Virtual Sign Up
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Child Registration
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Organiser's description
TAKE STEPS TO END CHILD ABUSE, KEEP CHILDREN SAFE & FAMILIES TOGETHER!You're invited to join us for our 2nd Annual Footsteps for Families on:Saturday, June 29, 2024 - 8:30 A.M.5K Run, 1 Mile Walk, & Family Fun Day! (In-Person Or Virtually)*** Reminder that early bird registration closes June 1st & to guarantee a t-shirt, we ask that you register by June 11th. ***
We are excited to invite you to a fun-filled day at our Footsteps for Family event! 🎉
Whether you run, walk, or stroll, you are guaranteed an amazing day complete with music, food, bounce house, face painting, medals for the 5K participants, & more! Can't make it in-person or not local? Choose the virtual option! (Virtual runs are not included in final live race results)
Who are we?Founded in 2003, Safe Families for Children is fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion. Oftentimes, children are on the edge of entering foster care, and susceptible to neglect or abuse. Safe Families steps in and provides families and children with a circle of support in various ways! Our goals are to prevent child neglect, reduce the number of children entering the child welfare system, and support families in their time of need. Lydia Home Association has been serving children and providing HOPE, HEALING, and HOME to children in Chicago since 1916 through their residential treatment care, intact services, counseling, safe families PLUS, and foster care programs.TOGETHER we can create meaningful and supportive relationships that strengthen our Families & Community!
The event will take place again at Busse Woods, our specific grove directions will be sent out to every registrant!🥇 Awards will be given for those participating in the timed, 5K-portion of the race for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by age group, detailed below in the age group awards section! There will also be two unique virtual participant awards, detailed below in the virtual section.🥇 We will also have awards for those who "go the extra mile" to help us make an impact! These can be a virtual or in-person winner, we will award the: Top 3 Individual Fundraisers, Top Fundraising Team and Team with Most Members!
We are excited to invite you to a fun-filled day at our Footsteps for Family event! 🎉
Whether you run, walk, or stroll, you are guaranteed an amazing day complete with music, food, bounce house, face painting, medals for the 5K participants, & more! Can't make it in-person or not local? Choose the virtual option! (Virtual runs are not included in final live race results)
Who are we?Founded in 2003, Safe Families for Children is fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion. Oftentimes, children are on the edge of entering foster care, and susceptible to neglect or abuse. Safe Families steps in and provides families and children with a circle of support in various ways! Our goals are to prevent child neglect, reduce the number of children entering the child welfare system, and support families in their time of need. Lydia Home Association has been serving children and providing HOPE, HEALING, and HOME to children in Chicago since 1916 through their residential treatment care, intact services, counseling, safe families PLUS, and foster care programs.TOGETHER we can create meaningful and supportive relationships that strengthen our Families & Community!
The event will take place again at Busse Woods, our specific grove directions will be sent out to every registrant!🥇 Awards will be given for those participating in the timed, 5K-portion of the race for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by age group, detailed below in the age group awards section! There will also be two unique virtual participant awards, detailed below in the virtual section.🥇 We will also have awards for those who "go the extra mile" to help us make an impact! These can be a virtual or in-person winner, we will award the: Top 3 Individual Fundraisers, Top Fundraising Team and Team with Most Members!
Location
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Footsteps for Families
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