Upcoming Events at The Plaza at Galatyn Park
Sat Sep 24, 6:30 AM - Sat Sep 24, 9:30 AM
The Plaza at Galatyn Park
2301 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75080
Community: Dallas
Description
Annual Event Recognizes National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Event Details
Who: Heroes for Children, a unique nonprofit organization that provides financial and social assistance to families with a children battling cancer
Event chairs: Kelli Chabria and Kristi Nicholson
What: The 12th Annual Heart of Gold 5K & Fun Run fundraiser benefiting Heroes for Children
When: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016
6:30 a.m. – Registration Opens
7:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies with commemorative balloon release
7:45 a.m. – Fun Run begins
8:15 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk
9:30 a.m. – Awards
Where: The Plaza at Galatyn Park
2301 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75080
Why: Heroes for Children recognizes National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – in September – by bringing Richardson and its surrounding communities together for a family-friendly event honoring the hearts of children fighting cancer.
Registration:
o Virtual Runner available for $25 for those unable to attend the event but who want a t-shirt
o Run for Free available for participants who raise $150 or more through personal fundraising
o Adult registration of $25 for ages 15 and up until Sept. 20, cost is $30 after that and will be $35 the day of the event
o Child registration of $15 for ages 14 and under until Sept. 20, cost is $20 after that and will be $25 the day of the event
o To register and for more information about this event, please visit www.heroesforchildren.org
Details: The fundraiser will open with a commemorative balloon release led by co-founders Jenny Dowen and Larissa Linton, followed by the Fun Run & 5K. The Fun Run & 5K are open to participants of all ages. Entertainment will include a DJ and children’s Adventure Zone featuring games, activities, bounce houses, rock climbing wall and a special area to honor and remember children who have been affected by cancer. The Heart of Gold 5K & Fun Run also promises prizes, awards, giveaways and food.
Sponsors:
• McKesson
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Kroger
• City Bank Texas
• 4Change Energy
• Frost Bank
• Charles Schwab
Event chairs: Kelli Chabria and Kristi Nicholson
What: The 12th Annual Heart of Gold 5K & Fun Run fundraiser benefiting Heroes for Children
When: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016
6:30 a.m. – Registration Opens
7:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies with commemorative balloon release
7:45 a.m. – Fun Run begins
8:15 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk
9:30 a.m. – Awards
Where: The Plaza at Galatyn Park
2301 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75080
Why: Heroes for Children recognizes National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – in September – by bringing Richardson and its surrounding communities together for a family-friendly event honoring the hearts of children fighting cancer.
Registration:
o Virtual Runner available for $25 for those unable to attend the event but who want a t-shirt
o Run for Free available for participants who raise $150 or more through personal fundraising
o Adult registration of $25 for ages 15 and up until Sept. 20, cost is $30 after that and will be $35 the day of the event
o Child registration of $15 for ages 14 and under until Sept. 20, cost is $20 after that and will be $25 the day of the event
o To register and for more information about this event, please visit www.heroesforchildren.org
Details: The fundraiser will open with a commemorative balloon release led by co-founders Jenny Dowen and Larissa Linton, followed by the Fun Run & 5K. The Fun Run & 5K are open to participants of all ages. Entertainment will include a DJ and children’s Adventure Zone featuring games, activities, bounce houses, rock climbing wall and a special area to honor and remember children who have been affected by cancer. The Heart of Gold 5K & Fun Run also promises prizes, awards, giveaways and food.
Sponsors:
• McKesson
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Kroger
• City Bank Texas
• 4Change Energy
• Frost Bank
• Charles Schwab
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