Kofi Frempong Light A Spark Challenge
Event summary
This inspiring initiative is named after Kofi Frempong, a founding board member of Empowering the Ages, who touched the hearts of many. Proceeds from the event will support Empowering the Ages’ mission to strengthen social-emotional well-being and create connections across generations. Join us in celebrating the remarkable contributions of older Americans while fostering a sense of belonging and purpose for all. Lace up your shoes, and let’s light a spark together!
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5 Miles or less
VirtualIncludes Light A Spark Challenge T-Shirt
Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$45.00
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10 Miles
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Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$45.00
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25 Miles
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$45.00
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50 Miles
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Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$45.00
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75 Miles
VirtualIncludes Light A Spark Challenge T-Shirt
Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$45.00
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Tail Waggers
VirtualIncludes ETA Bandana
All pets welcome to participate!
Entries closedMonday, May 1, 2023
$15.00
Organiser's description
THE CHALLENGE IS NAMED IN MEMORY OF KOFI FREMPONG, A FOUNDING EMPOWERING THE AGES BOARD MEMBER, WHO IGNITED A SPARK IN EVERY PERSON WITH WHOM HE CAME IN CONTACTA ROLE MODEL, AN INSPIRATION AND A SHINING LIGHT FOR ALL OF US AT ETA.
FROM MAY 1-15, 2024, JOIN OUR ETA COMMUNITY BY RUNNING OR WALKING IN HONOR OF, OR IN MEMORY OF, A SPECIAL OLDER PERSON WHO LIT A SPARK IN YOUR LIFE.
YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN LIGHT A SPARK FROM ANY LOCATION! AND FOR THOSE IN THE MARYLAND AREA, YOU'RE INVITED TO A WALK, FITNESS ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS EVENT, ON MAY 4, 10:30AM-12:00PM, AT KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL IN SILVER SPRING.
_All proceeds benefit Empowering the Ages https://www.empoweringtheages.org, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. __Empowering the Ages strengthens social-emotional well-being, provides life skills, and creates connections across generations to provide older and younger people with a sense of belonging and purpose. __Specifically - __ETA works in the Greater Washington DC area in the critical spaces of school readiness, civic engagement, and workforce development through developing mutually beneficial connections between children, youth, families, and older adults._
_Thank you for helping us support even more people of all generations!_
Location
401 North Washington Street, Suite 600, Rockville, 20850, MD, United States
Kofi Frempong Light A Spark Challenge
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