“It will be incredible” said Chairperson of the
event, Jaki Carter “hundreds of people will dash through the
streets of North Richmond all while helping out our neighborhood
school, Linwood Holton Elementary”
In years past, this event has helped raise as
much as $4,000. This year, the 5K committee hopes to raise a
solid $5,000…a goal they feel is well within reason and very
much needed as outside funds are required for programs such as
bringing
Theatre IV and Minds in Motion to the students,
and funding their (soon to be built) outdoor classroom, The
Dandelion Garden.
“The economy hit everyone this year… schools
especially.” continued Jaki Carter, a parent of two Holton
students, “This 5K is our school’s largest fundraiser. If we can
grow participation just 15% in 2010, we will easily meet our
financial goals.
Growing a 500 person event by 15% is achievable.
Only 75 more participants means it could be possible for the PTA
to expand their before and after school enrichment programs by
extending the sessions from six week to eight week courses."
The event raises dollars yes, but it also raises
awareness about the importance of physical fitness, a fact that
attracts more than just parents and students. Many local runners
have discovered that the Holton 5K fits in perfectly with their
training schedule for the Ukrop’s Monument Ave 10K event, which
takes place only three weeks after the Holton 5K.
New sponsor, Qdoba Mexican Grill joins the event
this year as does long time sponsor Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc.
Any other businesses or organizations looking to
support this event should contact the committee by February 15,
2010 by emailing naoroz@verizon.net.
Linwood Holton Elementary School, located in
Richmond, Virginia, serves grades PK-5 in the Richmond City
Public Schools district. The vision at Linwood Holton Elementary
School is to reflect a positive and comfortable atmosphere while
providing opportunities for continual growth as it embraces and
celebrate diversity. Teachers, students, parents, and community
are one entity, working together to foster a community of
learning. All students are taught in a literate environment
according to their individual needs and learning styles.
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