Saturday’s run will benefit area YMCA
Posted on Friday, January 4, 2008
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BENTONVILLE — Wintry weather in December dictated postponement of Tux on the Run, the annual 5 K Run and 1-mile Family Fun Run / Walk to benefit the YMCA of Northwest Arkansas.
Originally scheduled for December, Tux on the Run will be held Saturday on the Bentonville Square. It all begins at 9: 30 a. m., with registration and a costume contest for participants. The top three costumes will receive $ 25 gift cards to local retailers.
Registration is $ 20 and includes an official race T-shirt.
Proceeds will benefit the YMCA of Northwest Arkansas, which is trying to raise $ 600, 000 for its founders’ campaign. YMCA President Chris Sooter said the YMCA has raised $ 200, 000 toward the campaign, which will fund hiring a director and developing and implementing programs and services in the area.
If the Y receives more than $ 600, 000 in contributions, remaining funds will go toward the building campaign.
The Y is also seeking a taxdeductible donation of office space in a visible location in the area, Sooter said.
For more information, call (479 ) 464-3993 or visit www. ymcanwa. org.