Mark your calendar for January 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM and join us for the 2nd annual (micro) MARATHON! …2.62 miles of running (or walking!), for a great cause. Race is an out and back course starting at George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego.
This will be an exciting activity for the whole family and 100% of the money will be donated to the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) for kids in Foster Care.
Registration is through AthletePath (link not active until November 19, 2015).
#micromarathon2016
“Go forth, and do good”, DHS District Manager
Did you know:
- there are 8,700 kids in Oregon Foster care
- kids in Foster care can spend up to 1.5 hours (one way) in transportation
- these vehicles do not have any entertainment systems
Our plan:
- Provide money to equip the DHS vehicles with ipads, or similar devices
- Provide movies, games & entertainment
- Starting with the Clackamas County and Tri County, with plans for future counties as funds are available.
Why:
- Kids are often in the vehicles for up to 1.5 hours each way (not including unexpected traffic & congestion)
- Provides entertainment / distraction
- Easier for drivers to concentrate
- Fun & learning!
