Wednesday, September 05, 2012
It’s all Okay this year at Preventionfocus’ Okay 5K
Preventionfocus
Inc. continues their quest to “make safe and healthy happen” with their 2nd
annual Run/Wellness walk.
Tonawanda, NY, September 29, 2012: Preventionfocus Inc. will host its 2nd annual
Okay 5K run/wellness walk on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Ellicott Creek
Park. Presented by Rupp, Baase, Pfalzgraf, Cunningham, & Coppola LLC,
Preventionfocus Inc. wants to get communities excited about staying active all
while still having fun. Registration begins at 8:00am with the race following
shortly thereafter at 10:00am.
The course,
in and around scenic Ellicott Creek Park, is USA Track and Field certified and
will be officially timed by Score This. Every participant who finishes the race
can expect a certificate for their efforts. The top three male and female
runners in each age category will receive recognition in Preventionfocus’
quarterly newsletter as well as their local newspaper. Participants can also
enjoy complimentary refreshments at the post-race party /awards ceremony.
Registration is $20 in advance or $25 the day of the event.
“Whatever
your fitness level, or whether this is your very first 5k or your fiftieth, we
want everyone to know that it’s “all okay”. We want an event that all feel
comfortable coming to.” said Preventionfocus Executive Director, Matt Smith.
Preventionfocus,
Inc. is a local not-for-profit organization that works to prevent substance
abuse and related problem behaviors throughout the life cycle. Our three departments: Womanfocus, Prevention
Is Primary (PIP), and Teenfocus work together to empower the schools and communities
we serve to make safe, healthier choices.
Any questions
about the Okay 5k can be answered by contacting Preventionfocus Inc. Executive
Director, Matt Smith. Early registration is accepted, and forms can be found
and signed at the Preventionfocus Inc. office located at 69 Linwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209 or online at www.preventionfocus.org.
