Remarkable River Racing Series

It’s here again! On September 25 you can participate in an amazing community event: The Remarkable River Race.   For the last of the series this year, you can choose to run (or walk) in the 5K or 15K race. Whether you are a permanent resident, a 'snowbird', or are considering moving here, community races are always worthwhile!

Why would you want to work up a sweat, you ask? Well, the race, which is brought to you by Florida Hospital Medical Memorial Center benefits Building Remarkable Communities, Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to the eradication of domestic and family violence in our communities through prevention, training and funding to support survivors of domestic abuse and their children.

Their approach to eliminating domestic abuse is different than most existing programs because they approach the problem from both sides of the issue. Funding for shelters and organizations that directly serve survivors is critically important, but this organization also views it as their responsibility to provide people with the understanding of WHY abusers abuse and why “victims” of abuse often find themselves in a repeating cycle of violence.

In addition to monetary funding, they also provide the resources that change mindsets – both of the victim and the abuser.

Therefore – participating in this race will make a big difference in your community. But if that’s not enough, there’s more!

The race starts at Aunt Catfish on the Halifax River. Participants get some awesome race SWAG, a delicious free breakfast buffet at Aunt Catfish after the race, a free t-shirt, finisher medallions, and more! In addition, there are vendors, a DJ, raffles, and free mini-massages. It’s a party and you should come.

Register here for the last Remarkable River Race of 2016 

 Creative Florida Living

Janet Sells

5K Run - Halifax Health Hospice

Community running events benefit many worthy causes. Whether you are permanently part of this community, you are here part of the year, or you are considering a relocation, participation in a benefit race is always rewarding and fun!

On Saturday, September 10th, 2016, Halifax Health - Hospice will celebrate the Spirit of Caregiving  with the 15th Annual 5K Run and Walk. This much anticipated event raises funds for the Family Caregiver Program, which provides one-on-one care for patients and entitles caregivers to much needed respite time.

The event brings out a wonderful mixture of the area's top competitive runners, as well as non-competitive runners and families. While competitive runners will be timed for placing and to receive points in the Daytona Running Series, the event also offers an opportunity for non-competitive runners, walkers, families and children to participate through the 5K walk/run, and 1/8-mile Kiddie Dash.

Funds raised from the 5K Run & Walk will benefit the Family Caregiver Program which plays an integral role in the health of both the patients and their caregivers.  This relief program provides one-on-one care for patients, allowing the family caregivers much needed respite time.  In turn, this helps the caregivers so they can help their loved ones through the end-of-life journey.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 8TH!  You will still be able to register in person at packet pick and on race day for $35.

PACKET PICK UP

Fri., Sept. 9 from 12noon to 6:00pm at the Port Orange Care Center, 3800 Woodbriar Trail in Port Orange.

• 5K Run and Walk, 8:00AM, $30, registration ends September 8, 2016 at 11:59pm
• 1/8-Mile Kiddie Dash, 8:50AM, $5, registration ends September 8, 2016 at 11:59pm
• Caregiver Support (not present), 8:00AM, $25, registration ends September 8, 2016 at 11:59pm.

The race starts at Port Orange City Center: 1099 City Center Circle, Port Orange, FL 

 Creative Florida Living

Janet Sells 

Remarkable River Race

The 2016 Racing Series is Presented by Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center. The series consists of 3 events in 2016, the next one of which is on June 12. 

The race starts and ends at Aunt Catfish’s on the River in Port Orange, FL (4009 Halifax Drive) at 6:30am for the 10K and 6:45am for the 5K races. You can show up as early as 5am.  Runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Click Here to Register

What to expect:

• Chip-Timed Events
• Awesome Race SWAG
• Complimentary Aunt Catfish’s Breakfast Buffet
• Free T-shirts
• Finisher Medals
• Series Medals
• Race DJ
• Vendors
• Raffles

Race for a Remarkable Cause 

Net proceeds from the series events benefit Building Remarkable Communities, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to eradicate domestic and family violence through prevention, training, and change of mindset in our community. Funds raised from the Remarkable River Racing Series will remain in Volusia County to provide resources and desperately needed funding to support survivors of abuse and their children.

Click here  to watch a fun compilation of photographs from the first race of 2016 in February.

Creative Florida Living

Janet Sells

Mutt Strutt

Get ready for the 6^th Annual Mutt Strutt to benefit the Halifax Humane Society! You and your dog can get your paws in the sand and participate in the 5K walk on the Daytona Beach beach – April 2, 2016!

 Put Your Paws in The Sand!

The goal for this event is to have over 2,000 participants on the beach and to raise over $50,000 for the Halifax Humane Society animals. 

This is a non-competitive run or walk. Entry to the event is free, but if you register for $25, you receive a T-shirt and a drink ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Also, you and your friends can form a fundraising team to support animals in need. Publish your goals on Facebook and Twitter and link to the HHS Facebook Page 

So take advantage of the only day during the year that you can have your dogs on the Daytona beach! All pets must be leashed. 

Registration opens at 8AM at the Daytona Bandshell. The race starts at 9AM and goes till noon. You can park in the Ocean Walk Garage across A1A. 

Register here

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