3rd Annual Fostering LIFE Day: 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk, 5k, and Festival

Sunday, May 19, 2024 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Atlanta, Georgia

Free–$35.00 · 5 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 3rd Annual Fostering LIFE Day on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in beautiful Grant Park, Atlanta, Fulton! This exciting event features a 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk and a competitive 5K, inviting participants of all ages to get involved, whether in-person or virtually. As we celebrate National Foster Care Month, your participation will help raise awareness and funds for the vital needs of youth in foster care.

Fostering LIFE is dedicated to empowering foster youth through resources that enhance leadership, independence, faith, and education. All proceeds from this inspiring event will support scholarships and college readiness kits for graduating seniors in care. After the races, enjoy a vibrant festival filled with family-friendly activities, making it a perfect day out for everyone. Gather your friends and family for a fun-filled day that makes a difference in the lives of those who need it most!

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Races

5k

Includes T- Shirt and Special Gift

*CERTIFIED* route exclusive to those competing in the 5K race separate from those competing in the 1-mile fun run/walk. The race will take place within and surrounding Grant Park.

8:30 AM EDT

$35.00

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1-Mile Family Fun Walk/Run

Includes T- Shirt and Special Gift

A family-friendly route within Grant Park separate from those racing in the 5K.

8:30 AM EDT

$35.00

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Virtual 5k
Virtual

Includes T- Shirt and Special Gift

Virtual participates can log miles completed prior to the official race day.

8:30 AM EDT

$35.00

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Foster Youth and/or Foster Parent Event Registration

Includes T- Shirt and Special Gift

Please register for this event only if you are a current foster parent or foster youth and will be participating in the race and attending the family festival immediately following the race. Special gifts provided to all foster youth and foster parents.

8:30 AM EDT

Free

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Volunteer Registration

Includes T-Shirt

Register here if volunteering to help before, during, and/after the event.

6:00 AM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

We're CERTIFIED!!! Third time must be a charm. Fostering LIFE Day is BACK and our fundraising goals are bigger than ever.

Please join us as we raise awareness for the needs of youth in foster care during National Foster Care Month with our 3rd Annual Fostering LIFE 5K Charity Run/Walk and festivities in Grant Park on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Choose from the 5K or 1-mile Family, in-person or virtual, Fun Run/Walk. Join a team, and invite family and friends to have fun while supporting a worthy cause.

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Fostering LIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering foster youth to excel in life (leadership, independence, faith, and education). Fostering LIFE provides the resources and support to help foster youth to excel academically, engage in extracurricular activities, and develop leadership skills. This event is held to raise awareness and funds to aid Fostering LIFE in expanding our ability to support the needs of youth in care. Proceeds from the event will go to providing scholarships and college readiness kits to graduating seniors in care.

Join us following the race for a festival filled with family-friendly festivities.

For additional information on the organization, visit Fostering LIFE http://www.fosteringLIFE.org.