NICEVILLE — The Emerald Coast Young Marines and Children in Crisis are combining efforts in a 5K run fundraiser this month. The “Closing the Gate On Drugs” 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile fun run at 8 a.m. Sept. 27 at Race Against Drugs, 914 Ridgewood Cove N. Niceville.
The post-race celebration includes food, drinks, vendors, awards and music.
Runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate. Preregistration costs $20. The price increases to $25 on Sept. 24.
To register visit the active.com website.
Sponsors are also needed. Contact Contact race director Shelley Kaiserat 850-499-0923 or skaiser@superioralf.com for more information.
All proceeds will be shared by ECYM and Children in Crisis to help children in our community.
The Emerald Coast Young Marines is a Youth Organization for children ages 8 – 18. The mission of the Young Marines is to positively impact America's future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurtures and develops its members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Children in Crisis provides homes and establishes hope for the abused, neglected and abandoned children of Northwest Florida. The Children’s Neighborhood provides an emergency shelter for young children, and the family foster homes help with the severe shortage of foster homes in our community.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Emerald Coast Young Marines, Children in Crisis host 5K run