Fostering Community with Grace Color Run

Saturday, March 9, 2024 Past event
9:00 AM CST
Alexandria, Louisiana
$32.80 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant and inspiring Fostering Community with Grace Color Run on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Alexandria, Rapides! This fun-filled event is a fantastic way to support local children impacted by foster care, with proceeds benefiting the vital mission of improving their lives through advocacy, resources, and support.

Participants can look forward to an exhilarating 5K run, complete with a colorful 1-mile detour that promises a memorable experience for runners of all ages. With nearly 4,000 children in foster care across Louisiana, including around 400 in the Alexandria region, your participation helps shine a light on their needs and encourages community involvement. Don’t miss this opportunity to promote awareness and foster a sense of community while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!

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  • Foster Community Color Run 5k with a 1 Mile Detour

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM CST

    $32.80

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Organiser's description

Fostering community's mission is to improve the lives of children impacted by foster care through advocacy, resources, and support. There are almost 4,000 children in foster care in Louisiana and about 400 are spread across the 8-parish Alexandria region. Last year, Rapides Parish had the highest count of child abuse and neglect cases in the state. Children in foster care range from newborn to 23 years old. Please visit their website to learn more information about the Fostering Community and how you can help support our local foster children and foster families at www.fosteringcommunity.org http://www.fosteringcommunity.org

*Part of the proceeds will go to Fostering Community

*This a 5K run with a 1-mile detour. This is not a time event.

Location

4900 Jackson Street, Alexandria, 71303, LA, United States

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