BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Clean out your closet and lace up your sneakers in preparation for Broward County Library’s Virtual 5K Cancer & Suit Run Benefit – you chose when and where, any time between Friday, September 4th and Monday, September 7, 2020.
Competitive runners and casual runners or walkers of all ages are invited to participate in a fundraiser that benefits cancer charity My Style Matters, Inc., a community support system for cancer survivors/confidence building, and the Achievement Foundation of Fort Lauderdale, Inc., which supports charitable, scientific and educational endeavors for youth. A clothing drive for business attire is also part of the event.
Donations of clean new or used men’s and women’s suits will be collected to outfit debate team students at Broward County public schools. Donors can drop off their suits from 10:30AM to 4:30PM on Friday, September 4, 2020, at the south side of Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301.
Registration is $28, consisting of a $25 race fee and $3 sign-up fee for runners or walkers. The first 300 participants will receive a race shirt, which may be picked up from Runner's Depot in Davie from September 8th to 18th or may have their shirts and swag mailed to them via the website for a $10 mailing fee. For additional information, contact Michael Bryant at Mdbryant@broward.org or 954-357-7435.
Sponsorship is provided by Broward County Library, Broward County Parks, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated (Fort Lauderdale Alumni Chapter), My Style Matters, Inc. and Achievement Foundation of Fort Lauderdale, Inc.
About Broward County Libraries Division
Broward County Libraries Division, named 2020 and 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is the largest library system in Florida by square footage and one of the busiest, with more than 7.5 million walk-in customers visiting its 38 locations annually. Broward County Libraries Division provides convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our website, Broward.org/Library, or follow Libraries on Facebook and Twitter.
DATE: August 14, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division
PHONE: 954-357-7402
EMAIL: cmcelrath@Broward.org