Thursday, April 24, 2008

Register now for the 7th Annual Redmond El. "Hawk Walk and 5K Run!!"

DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 9AM, Redmond Town Center !

7th Annual "Hawk Walk & 5K Run" fundraiser for Redmond Elementary School!
Register in the morning at RTC at 8:00 ish.
Come join some of the top competitive runners from throughout the region, Redmond Councilwoman Kimberly Allen, and your friends and neighbors at the 7th Annual Redmond Elementary Hawk Walk and 5K Run this Saturday, April 26, at Redmond Town Center. The event includes both a 1-mile walk/run starting at 9:00 am and a USA Track & Field-certified 5K race starting at 9:30 am.

Last year, more than $14,000 was raised for programs at Redmond Elementary School thanks to the support of Redmond area businesses This year’s top sponsors include Watermark Credit Union, now in its third year of sponsorship, and the 2008 Blue Ribbon Sponsor is Redmond Town Center, in its 7th year of sponsorship.

Other sponsoring businesses include Redmond General Insurance, Redmond Medical Center, ANM Electric, Helsell Fetterman, Family Pancake & Dinner House, Jazzercise, Jet City Pizza, JJ Mahoney’s, Lee Johnson Chevrolet, Redmond Physical Therapy, and The UPS Store.

DID YOU KNOW? Redmond Elementary has a very diverse student population. The school often enrolls children from two local shelters, and nearly 42% of the students participate in the free/reduced lunch program. Nearly 18% of the Redmond Elementary student population speak English as a second language. All profits from the race will benefit the students at Redmond Elementary.

All donations above the race entry fee for this event are tax-deductible. The success of the event allows the PTSA to finance programs including: Classroom equipment and supplies; field trip scholarships and transportation, academic enrichment, and emergency preparedness.

Questions? email Alina
The PTSA WEBSITE FOR REDMOND EL IS: http://redmondelptsa.org/.

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