While planning and preparing for your big Thanksgiving Day feast, remember to schedule in time to crawl, walk or run to help support our homeless community. The 9th Annual Hightower Thanksgiving Day 5K benefitting Marth’s Village and Kitchen will return to El Paseo on Thanksgiving Day morning. This is a great holiday tradition that gets bigger and better every year. Don’t be surprised to see people running next to you dressed up as turkeys, Indians or Pilgrims in this family fun 5K.
Martha’s Village and Kitchen is in its 25th year of providing homeless services in the Coachella Valley. Their mission is to respond to the needs of the homeless community with food, clothing, shelter and an opportunity to become self-sufficient and productive citizens. Martha’s Village and Kitchen offers unique life-changing programs to help break the cycle of homelessness, therefore improving the lives of generations to come
This race has become a major fundraiser for Marth’s, with this year’s event expected to swell to more than 4,000 people including participants, volunteers and spectators. The event will be running two waves this year starting at 8am and 8:30am. In addition to the 5K, organizers will be raffling off an iPad, Barry Manilow concert tickets, and many more amazing prizes! Last year’s event helped serve over a quarter of a million meals to the less fortunate. Don’t miss out on the tradition and excitement of this favored event, all to help our Coachella Valley neighbors in need.
If want more information on the 5K or how you can help Marth’s Village and Kitchen call: (760) 347-4741. You can also visit the web site to register: http://marthasvillage.org/9th-annual-5k
Written By: Craig Michaels
Craig Michaels Productions
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