Thursday, September 1, 2011

Race To Benefit CCSO’s Project Lifesaver Program

WHAT: John Clay 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk and Kids Run

WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011

WHERE: Lowdermilk Park, 1301 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples

SUMMARY: Registrations are being accepted for the John Clay 5K Run, Walk and Kids Run. This event benefits the Collier County Sheriff’s Office’s Project Lifesaver program.

Project Lifesaver is a nationwide program that uses wristband transmitters to help locate children and adults with medical or disabling conditions that may cause them to wander away. On average it takes 30 minutes to locate a person using the tracking equipment.

Adult runners may register in advance for $20, or pay $25 the day of the race. Registration is $10 for students and walk participants. Registration on Saturday begins at 6 a.m. and end at 7:15 a.m.

Food and refreshments will be served at the finish line.

The event is being coordinated by Gulf Coast Runners and sponsored by the Naples Pilot Foundation.

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