5K Run/Walk to Benefit Cancer Center for Healthy Living

By: Sharon Windsor, RD, LDN

Every Spring the Central Illinois Dietetic Association (CIDA) sponsors a 5k Run and 1 mile Walk along the Peoria Riverfront to celebrate "National Nutrition Month®" and kick off the running season. The proceeds of the event are given to deserving not-for-profit organizations. This year, the Cancer Center for Healthy Living will receive a portion of the monies raised to enhance their nutrition services. Other benefactors of this year’s event include the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Peoria and the McLean County Extension Nutrition Education Program in Bloomington.

 

Why not use this opportunity to get a little exercise, support family and friends who have been diagnosed with cancer, and enhance the Central Illinois Community? Registration fee is $20 for adults, $10 for youth, and $25 for late registration.

 

Who: Anyone who enjoys running or walking is encouraged to participate.

What: Eat ‘Em Up Fun Run

Where: Le Vieux Carre’ Building (at corner of State & Water, Peoria—near the Post Office)

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009

Time: 8:30 a.m. Race begins

 

How to Register: Go to www.active.com by Friday, March 13, 2009.

 

Additional Perks:     

• Special prizes will be awarded to the top three runners to cross the finish line.
• Top 3 winners in each age/weight division will receive medals.
• ALL participants are eligible for door prizes!
• Post-Race Party including GREAT FOOD, Awards Ceremony, and Door Prizes!!!

 

For more information, please call (309) 685-3140 x16.

     Come Join the FUN!