BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Oct. 20, 2023 – The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County invites walkers, runners and cyclists to participate in the 14th Annual Loop for Literacy. This year’s fundraiser offers both an in-person event on February 10 at Bryant Park in Lake Worth Beach with the cycling event turn-around at Manatee Lagoon, an FPL Eco-Discovery Center.
You can organize a team of colleagues, family, friends or participate as an individual to actively support literacy programs that help children and adults be successful in school and life. Participants will receive a race tech shirt and a book-themed finisher medal. Every child registered will receive a book.
Participants can choose from:
- ROADSIDE BIKE RIDE: 7:00 a.m.
- Early Bird: $50 – After Jan. 10: $60
- The 24-mile ride includes a rest stop at Manatee Lagoon and loops back to Bryant Park. A helmet is required for all cyclists.
- 5K USATF CERTIFIED RUN / WALK: 8:00 a.m. start time for runners followed by walkers at 8:05 a.m.
- Early Bird: Adult – $35 – After Jan. 10: $45
- Early Bird: Student (18 and under) – $15; After Jan. 10: $20
- KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN: (12 years and under): 8:45 a.m.
- $10
- KIDS 100-YARD DASH: (7 years and under): 9:00 a.m.
- $10
Those interested in participating in Loop for Literacy can register at LiteracyPBC.org. Early packet pick-up dates and locations will be announced on the Loop for Literacy website.
LOOP for Literacy sponsors to date include Presenting Sponsor: Florida Crystals; Gold Sponsors: Domino Sugar, Levenger Foundation and Bill Bone Bike Law; Bronze Sponsors: Sugar Growers Cooperative of Florida and LC Tri Shop; Supporter Level Sponsors: Park Avenue BBQ Grille and The Palm Beach Post.
For information, contact Dawn Larkin: 561-767-3370; dlarkin@literacypbc.org or visit www.LiteracyPBC.org
About the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
A recipient of the coveted 4-star Charity Navigator rating for 14 consecutive years, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County works to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. In Palm Beach County, 22% of adults aged 16 or older lack basic literacy skills and can’t fill out a job application or read a bus schedule and 52% of third graders are not reading on grade level. Through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners, the Literacy Coalition strives to ensure that individuals who need to improve their literacy skills receive the help they need. By providing services to 55,967 adults, children and families each year, the Literacy Coalition’s goal is for every child and every adult in Palm Beach County to be able to read.
