Lea's Legacy 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
- Date Sun 15th September 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Berlin, New Jersey
- Price $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Lea's Legacy 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Berlin Community Center in Camden, NJ. This inspiring event features a scenic 5K run and a leisurely 1-mile walk, bringing the community together to honor the legacy of a dedicated educator, Lea. With 50% of the proceeds supporting METAvivor, an organization committed to funding crucial research for metastatic breast cancer, and the other half funding local scholarships in Lea's memory, your participation makes a meaningful impact.
Participants are encouraged to pre-register by September 1st to guarantee a t-shirt, with additional shirts available while supplies last on race day. Enjoy refreshments after the race and compete for medals awarded to the top three male and female participants in the 5K. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with same-day registration also available. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to run for a cause and honor a remarkable individual!
Participants are encouraged to pre-register by September 1st to guarantee a t-shirt, with additional shirts available while supplies last on race day. Enjoy refreshments after the race and compete for medals awarded to the top three male and female participants in the 5K. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with same-day registration also available. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to run for a cause and honor a remarkable individual!
Organiser's Description
5k run and 1 mile walk will take place at the Berlin Community Center/Berlin Community School.
50% of the proceeds will be donated to METAvivor* and 50% of the proceeds will be used to fund local scholarships in Lea's memory.
*METAvivor is led by volunteers, most of whom are living with metastatic breast cancer. We work to obtain grants and corporate sponsors to support our operational expenses. This allows us to ensure that donations can be entirely dedicated to our research grants that fund the cutting edge research that will ultimately save lives. Unless otherwise specified by the donor, 100% of every donation and 100% of proceeds from every fundraiser (after event expenses) goes into our research grants. http://www.metavivor.org/
Lea held a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Coastal Carolina University and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Rowan University. Lea was a dedicated teacher and educator. She enjoyed sharing her passion with students and adults each day. Lea enjoyed facilitating many workshops and various conferences, as well as her work with Princeton University's Molecular Outreach Program for teachers. Lea retired as an Administrator for Pine Hill Schools, where she formerly served as Curriculum Supervisor/Assistant Superintendent.
T-Shirts to all who have pre-registered and only while supplies last on race day. Size only guaranteed if you register before Sept1st.
Refreshments after the race. Medals to top 3 male and top 3 female 5k participants.
Online Pre-Registration Deadline is September 14th. There will be NO PRIOR PACKET PICK-UP. Check in time for pre-registrants will begin 7:30 AM on Race day.
***Same Day/Race Day registrations will be accepted as well from 7:30-8:30 AM for a fee of $30 for Adults and $20 for Kids 12 and under.
50% of the proceeds will be donated to METAvivor* and 50% of the proceeds will be used to fund local scholarships in Lea's memory.
*METAvivor is led by volunteers, most of whom are living with metastatic breast cancer. We work to obtain grants and corporate sponsors to support our operational expenses. This allows us to ensure that donations can be entirely dedicated to our research grants that fund the cutting edge research that will ultimately save lives. Unless otherwise specified by the donor, 100% of every donation and 100% of proceeds from every fundraiser (after event expenses) goes into our research grants. http://www.metavivor.org/
Lea held a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Coastal Carolina University and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Rowan University. Lea was a dedicated teacher and educator. She enjoyed sharing her passion with students and adults each day. Lea enjoyed facilitating many workshops and various conferences, as well as her work with Princeton University's Molecular Outreach Program for teachers. Lea retired as an Administrator for Pine Hill Schools, where she formerly served as Curriculum Supervisor/Assistant Superintendent.
T-Shirts to all who have pre-registered and only while supplies last on race day. Size only guaranteed if you register before Sept1st.
Refreshments after the race. Medals to top 3 male and top 3 female 5k participants.
Online Pre-Registration Deadline is September 14th. There will be NO PRIOR PACKET PICK-UP. Check in time for pre-registrants will begin 7:30 AM on Race day.
***Same Day/Race Day registrations will be accepted as well from 7:30-8:30 AM for a fee of $30 for Adults and $20 for Kids 12 and under.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSEDOnline Pre-Registration Deadline is September 13th. -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSEDOnline Pre-Registration Deadline is September 13th.
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