The countdown is on to register for The Salvation Army of Broward County’s fifth anniversary Kettle Krush 5K! Join guest host WPLG Local 10 Reporter Roy Ramos, Florida Panthers special guests and more to make pre-Christmas noise while you run, walk or roll to “krush” poverty and homelessness in South Florida. An option for those (both in the region and beyond) who wish to participate virtually at home is also available. This all-ages event is designed to raise awareness and funds for families in need.

The racecourse at Markham Park is sanctioned by the USATF, and the race will be timed by AccuChipUSA, Inc. Participants are encouraged to dress in holiday and Christmas attire and bring their festively adorned pets. Awards will be given to runners in “Top 3” categories, age groups and for the wackiest holiday attire for both themselves and their pets. The all-ages event will also include a kids’ zone with art, crafts and a bounce house.

For the past four years, nearly 400 participants have raised awareness and funds to “krush” homelessness and hunger in South Florida. The funds raised support the work of The Salvation Army of Broward County, which provides essential resources for community members in need to get out of poverty and become financially stable. The Salvation Army serves over 50,000 Broward County residents, every year, and more than 70% of its funding comes directly from the community – individuals, groups and businesses.

The race is named after The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles which are staffed during the holidays to collect funds for families in need. Each holiday season, The Salvation Army raises hundreds of thousands of dollars and distributes more than 7,000 gifts to families below the poverty line in Broward County.

WHEN:           Saturday, July 23, at 7 a.m.

WHERE:         Markham Park

                       16001 West State Road 84

                       Sunrise, FL 33326

COST:           Register at https://bit.ly/KettleKrush5K2022

                      Fees:

                      $15 for kids (ages up to 9)

                      $30 for students (10 – 17) and seniors (60+)

                      $30 Teams of 5 or more

                      $35 for adults (18 and over).

                      A FREE commemorative race t-shirt will be given to all registrants.

Markham Park entry fee also will be waived for all Kettle Krush 5K participants. Parking will be complimentary and available directly across from the Runner’s Pavilion area.

WHO:  The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K is sponsored by Humana, FPL, Edd Helms Group and JM Family Enterprises (Gold sponsors) and MaPo Builders (Silver sponsor). Additional sponsors include Wawa, Profile by Sanford, Costco, Care Plus Health Plans,  Visionary Philanthropic Consulting, Curt Nichols, Maria & Jorge Beague and Dom and Sharon Pino (Bronze sponsors). Community partner sponsors are WPLG Local 10 and the Florida Panthers. In-kind support is provided by Trader Joe’s, ACME Barricades, Bimbo Bakeries, Fast Printz and Rowdy Energy.

The Salvation Army is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to “meeting human needs without discrimination.” Since 1926, The Salvation Army has been active in Broward County serving thousands of our most needy community members. Today, it offers a number of vital programs including its Economic Stability Program, the Open Door Project emergency shelter, a food pantry, transitional family housing, New Beginnings for pregnant homeless women and disaster services.

INFO:  For more information or to pledge additional monetary and/or sponsorship support, please contact Joshua Myers, development director, at (954) 712-2431 or email Joshua.Myers@uss.salvationarmy.org.

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