Media Advisory: 5th Annual Race to Benefit The Childrens Center at USM
TO: News editors, directors
WHAT: The Children's Center Classic 10K, 5K, & 1-mile fun run
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 22, 5:30 pm, Saturday, Feb. 23, 8:30 am
WHERE: Friday – The Children's Center for Communication and Development | Saturday – Pride Field area (parking lot where the volleyball construction has been taking place, off of 4th St.)
SPECIFICS: 5th annual race for The Children's Center at USM. The fun run (children only) will take place at The Children's Center on Friday at 5:30 pm and the 5K and 10K will take place at the Pride Field parking lot at USM at 8:30 am (race day registration beginning at 7:00 am). There will also be children who receive therapy from us and their families at The Children's Center Saturday morning at 8:30 am (located on Fraternity Row, across from the SAE house), cheering on the racers as they pass by The Center.
CONTACT: Courtney Tesh, Communications Coordinator, 601.266.4742, courtney.teshFREEMississippi.
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