Pinwheels 4 Peace 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, April 20, 2024 Past event

11:00 AM EDT

Kingston, Pennsylvania

$16.90 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Pinwheels 4 Peace 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at the picturesque Kirby Park pavilion in Kingston, Luzerne! This exciting event not only offers a chance to enjoy a refreshing 5K run or leisurely walk but also supports a vital cause—raising awareness for child abuse and neglect through the Pinwheels 4 Peace initiative. Organized by the Junior Leadership Northeast class of 2024 in partnership with the Child Advocacy Center in Luzerne, all proceeds from this event will directly benefit children in need.

Participants and attendees are encouraged to bring additional item and monetary donations, with suggested items including toiletries and new clothing or shoes for all ages. Plus, you can enjoy pinwheel sales and raffle baskets at the event! Join us in making a positive impact on our community while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support a meaningful cause while getting active!

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5k Run

Incl. $1.90 Fee &

Beginning at 10, raffle baskets and pinwheels will be sold. The opening ceremony begins at 11 and the race will start at 11:30.

11:00 AM EDT

$16.90

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Organiser's description

Join us for a 5K run or walk on April 20th at the Kirby Park pavilion to support Pinwheels 4 Peace. Pinwheels 4 Peace is a Junior Leadership Northeast project for the class of 2024 working with the Child Advocacy Center in Luzerne to raise awareness for child abuse and neglect.

All proceeds made from the event will go to benefitting the Child Advocacy Center. Additional item and monetary donations will be encouraged and accepted at the event. Examples of item donations that would be accepted are toiletries as well as new and unused clothing/shoes of sizes ranging from infant to adult. Pinwheels and raffle baskets will also be sold at the event. Additional information regarding the Child Advocacy Center can be found (HERE https://luzernecountycac.org).

If you or your business would be interested in supporting our event or making further donations, please contact Ryan Simcox ([email protected] or 570-706-1745)

Thank you for supporting such an important organization in our community!