3rd Annual Take Stock in Children 10k / 5k / fun Run

Take Stock in Children of Manatee County will hold the 3rd Annual Take Stock 10k / 5k / Fun Run, Sunday, February 26, 2012 along Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. School Board of Manatee County Superintendent Tim McGonegal will serve as the official Race Marshall. The 10k is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m., 5k begins at 7:45 a.m. and the Fun Run starts at 8:15 a.m. Post Race party with food, entertainment, raffles, age group awards and kids activities immediately following the race.

Take Stock in Children is a non-profit organization that helps children from low-income families achieve academic and personal success by providing mentoring programs and college scholarships. The Florida Pre-Paid College Foundation matches the money we raise dollar-for-dollar, thus creating opportunity for young people who have shown their desire and commitment to attend college by maintaining a 2.5 or higher grade point average and remaining drug and crime-free.

Registration for the 10k and 5k is now open and available at www.TakeStock10k.com. The first 1000 registrants will receive a tech shirt and goody bag.

For additional information please contact Take Stock in Children Race Coordinator Bethany Lynch at (941)713-8935, lynchb@manateeschools.net