Saturday, September 20, 2008

Race To Benefit CCSO's Project Lifesaver

WHAT: Pilot Club 5K Run and Walk and Kids Run

WHEN: 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008

WHERE: King’s Lake Square, 4860 Davis Blvd.

SUMMARY: Registrations are being accepted for the Pilot Club of Naples 5K Run and Walk and Kid’s Run, which benefits the Collier County Sheriff’s Office’s Project Lifesaver program.

Project Lifesaver uses wristband transmitters to locate children and adults who wander away because of medical or disabling conditions. With the help of Project Lifesaver, missing people wearing the wristband can be located in as little as 30 minutes.

Adult runners may register in advance for $15, or pay $20 the day of the race. Registration is $10 for students and walk participants. Children taking part in the Kid’s Fun Run may register for $5.

The event is being coordinated by Gulf Coast Runners and sponsored by the Pilot Club of Naples and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Registration forms are available at http://www.gcrunner.org/. For more information call 239-434-9786.