WARM Place hosts 4th Annual Communitywide Memorial Race

WARM Place hosts 4th Annual Communitywide Memorial Race

The WARM Place is hosting its 4th annual Race 2 Remember Them on March 28, 2020, at Acme Brick Co. along the Trinity River, the organization said in a news release.

The mission of The WARM Place is to provide grief support for children ages 3 ½-18 and their families as well as young adults 19-25 who have experienced the death of a loved one.

There are three different events: 10K, 5K, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

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The R2RT, also known as the John M. Blackwell Memorial Race, was created by WARM Place alumnae Katherine Giuliani and Parks Blackwell in memory of Parks’ father.

What started as a small event for families attending The WARM Place has now transitioned into a communitywide memorial event bringing more than 900 participants together to race and remember their loved ones.

Online registration is open, and entry fees start at $20.

Participants are invited to bring a photo of a loved one to place in their memory holder to wear while they race. The morning of the race, there will be a Remembrance Ceremony for participants to remember and honor loved ones.

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The goal is to raise $75,000, and over 1,000 race participants are expected to register this year.

There are several ways to get involved as a participant, sponsor, or fundraiser. Individuals and teams can set up their own fundraising pages in memory of a loved one to help The WARM Place reach its goal.

Fundraisers who raise more than $250 will be recognized at the event as WARM Place Warriors and will receive a special prize.

Custom Race Route Signs are also available for $125, which provides one month of grief support for a child at The WARM Place. Signs are personalized and will be placed along the Mile of Memories of the R2RT on March 28.

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All proceeds from the R2RT directly support children and families enrolled in The WARM Place’s grief support program.

To register or to see sponsorship categories: www.thewarmplace.org (Select: Events; Select R2RT

– FWBP Staff

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