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Victory For Victims 5k & 10k Walk/Run

Lake Balboa Park

Sunday, April 15, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, April 15, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

5K = 8 am, 10K = 8:30 am, Kids Fun Run = 10 am

Address

Lake Balboa Park
6330 Woodley Ave. , Lake Balboa Park Encino, CA

Fees

$35 throught 4/1, $40 after, Kid fun run at $10 & $15 after 4/1

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, April 12, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The race benefits Northridge Hospital's Center for Assault Treatment Services (Cats), where 24/7 immediate response programs are offered to victims of sexual abuse and assault

Awards

FINISHER MEDALS for all participants. Awards three deep in M/F age catagories in the 5K & 10K. Form a team to be elgible for team awards too.

Exciting Stuff!

Official Cool-Down race of the Honda LA Marathon. Meet the Celebrities: Meet Olympic legend, Rafer Johnson who will be presenting the winning medals at the awards ceremony and available for photos., Join Master of Ceremonies Shawn Parr, Go Country 105 fm and see commander Chuck Street land the KIIS helicopter;. Also, the LA Laker Girls are invited back to lead the aerobiv warm-up exercises.

Fabulous Expo and Finish Line Festivities

Everyone is encouraged to stay and enjoy the exciting Business, Health and Fitness Expo, complimentary food and drinks (Los Toros Mexican Restaurant, Panera Bread, Jamba Juice, Albertsons Market and Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream), the Cool-Down Lounge (Free massage from Naya Fresh Body Spa and Everest College Massage Therapy), and the Kids Fun Zone (karate demonstrations and balloon sculptures.)

Directions & Parking

Take the 405 Freeway to Victory Blvd. West on Victory Blvd. to Woodley Ave. Left on Woodley Ave., going south. WATCH FOR RACE PARKING SIGNS Walk/jog to the Expo Area on east side of Woodley... OR....Save your gas and take the Orange Line to the Woodley Ave. Stop.

Registration

1.Best way: www.abuse-assaultservices.org or www.w2promotions.com Online Registration closes: April 11, 2012 11:59 PM Pacific Time... 2. Register by mail postmarked by April 6th Victory for Victims Walk/Run 14529 Gault Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Make checks payable to Northridge Hospital Foundation/CATS... 3. Register at packet pick-up on Saturday 4/14, noon - 4pm... 4. Register on event morning 4/15 beginning at 6:30am

What the Proceeds Benefit:

The Center for Assault Treatment Services (CATS) at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is the only 24/7 program for victims of sexual assault and abuse in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. CATS provides medical evidentiary exams, forensic interviews, case management and referrals to victims of all ages. Since 1997, CATS has provided critically needed services to nearly 10,000 victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault to help them begin the process of healing and recovery!

The Course

The 5K starts on Woodley Avenue and travels past the Golf Course and into Lake Balboa Park, then circles the Lake and returns to finish in Woodley Park. The 10K starts on Woodley Avenue with runners going past the Basin Wildlife area, along the LA River Tributary, past Woodley Lakes Golf Course and past Lake Balboa Park to finish in beautiful Woodley Park. The Kids Fun Run goes around Woodley Park, circling the expo. Both races are fast and flat!

FORM A TEAM!

Team Captains must register online first by selecting the Team Captain category and entering team name. Team Members can then register by selecting the Team Member category and selecting the appropriate team name from the drop down box on the form. When you register online, a fundraising page will automatically be created for you. You will be able to customize your page (add a picture, set a goal, etc). Team Fund-raising pages will be created when the Team Captain registers.

Additional Information

NEW this year in celebration of our 10th year...FINISHER MEDALS for all finishers. Please join us in helping to "Break the Silence and Stop the Abuse" by participating in the Run/Walk! Make your miles mean something more...get your family, friends and colleagues to sponsor you for a great cause. Receive a prize for raising $100, $200, $400 or $750 in pledges.

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