Manatee County Government
Early registration extended for Manatee’s first Walk-A-Thon fundraiser
Nov. 5 walk through Robinson Preserve will raise money for United Way of Manatee County
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Oct. 18, 2011) – Early registration has been extended to Friday Oct. 21 for Manatee County’s first ever Walk-A-Thon – a three-mile fundraiser walk through Robinson Preserve to benefit the United Way of Manatee County on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Registration for the non-competitive walk is $20 and registration forms can be found at www.uwmc.net/events
The walk will begin on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. Those registering the day of the Walk-A-Thon should arrive by 8:30 a.m. to register. Early registrants will receive an event T-shirt and goodie bags.
Event sponsors will also be handing out free food and drinks. Participants will automatically have a chance to win a kayak tour for two, gift certificates to On a Shoestring, a 30-minute massage and more.
“Manatee County Government and the United Way are working to raise money that will be used in our community making a measurable difference and a better quality of life for all of us,” said Tina Neri, a Utilities employee who’s co-coordinating the event. “What better way to do that than to join us for a stroll through beautiful Robinson Preserve.”
Participants are encouraged to collect donations in support of their walking efforts. Participants may enter individually or as a team of five or 10. First, second and third place awards will be presented based on total monetary amounts collected by individuals or teams.
For more information on Manatee County Government, visit online at www.mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501.