LOOP for Literacy Set for February 3, 2018 in John Prince Park
Walk, Run or Bike to Help Wipe Out Illiteracy in Palm Beach County
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 19, 2018 — The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County will hold its annual LOOP for Literacy fundraiser on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. Participants can bike, walk or run to show their support for literacy programs that ensure adults and children gain literacy skills to succeed in life. Participants may register as an individual or form a team to earn prizes for top finishers and top fundraisers in the walk, run and cycling categories.
Pre-event informational luncheons are being held January 8 in Boca Raton and January 9 in Palm Beach for team captains and also community and business leaders who want to learn more about the event or sign-up a team.
The family-friendly event includes:
- CYCLING: Roadside Ride – $50
- The ride is about 40 miles and begins in John Prince Park at 7 a.m., goes onto the road, and ends in the park.
- RUNNING: Adult – $35 / Student K-12 – $15
- A 5k run will begin at 8 a.m. and take place in the park.
- WALKING: Adult – $35 / Student K-12 – $15
- A 5k walk will begin at 8:15 a.m. and take place in the park
- FAMILY FUN: Adult – $25 / Student K-12 – $10
- Family friendly activities including inflatables, a rock wall, and more will take place in the park. Each child will also receive a new book.
Florida Crystals is the presenting sponsor for LOOP for Literacy. Additional sponsorship opportunities are detailed on the LOOP for Literacy web site at /events/ and include:
- Gold $10,000
- Silver $ 5,000
- Bronze $ 2,500
- Support $ 1,000
- Aid Station $ 500
- Mile Marker $ 500
- Water Station $ 500
- Start/Finish Line Exhibitors $ 250
For more information about LOOP or the pre-events, visit www.LiteracyPBC.org, e-mail info@literacypbc.org or call Connie Hoke at 561-279-9103.
About the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
A recipient of the coveted 4-star Charity Navigator rating for nine consecutive years, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County has worked to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. One in seven adults in our county is unable to read and understand information found in books, newspapers and manuals and nearly half of all 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 more than 27,000 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.
