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The BBBS 10k/5k/Half Mile Walk or Run for Big Brothers Big Sisters

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The BBBS 10k/5k/Half Mile Walk or Run for Big Brothers Big Sisters

When
May 14th, 2022
7:30am - 9:30am

This 5th annual 10k/5k/Half Mile walk or run event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge’s mentoring programs will be held on Saturday, May 14th, 2022 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The race is held on a stunning private farm in Free Union.

This event is open to all. Great for avid runners, novice runners, walkers, families, youth or anyone who wants to make a difference in a child’s life. Participants may choose to run in person on May 14th, 2022 or virtually from May 1st through 14th, 2022. Race registration fees are $40 for 10k and 5k and $15 for half mile. To sign-up for the race: https://runsignup.com/bbbsrace. For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Angela Reis at areis@blueridgebigs.org.

Who:              Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge

What:             BBBS Race

When:            Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Where:           Private farm in Free Union – Location will be emailed to participants prior to event

Why:              Community event to support BBBS mentoring programs and building resilient youth and communities.

“This is our fifth year hosting the BBBS Walk or Run. This race is unlike any other happening in the community. The location is uniquely situated on a private farm with picturesque views and is great from runners and walkers alike. Through mission driven events like the BBBS Race, you can help build resiliency in our youth. I hope that you come out and join us.” said Athena Gould, executive director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge (BBBS) was founded in 1981 and has served over 1,500 children in Central Virginia. The mission of BBBS is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our mentoring program helps build bridges and break down barriers by pairing one adult volunteer (Big) with one child (Little) and supporting each Big/Little match at every stage.

For more information, visit www.blueridgebigs.org. For media inquiries, please contact Athena Gould at agould@blueridgebigs.org or 434-244-0882 ext. 5.

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