On Saturday, June 10th runners, walkers and dog enthusiasts alike will come together for the 8th Annual 5K/2 Mile Walk at FestivalSouth to benefit Hub City Service Dogs. Funds raised from this occasion are utilized to settle the expenses to people for care, training and equipment of a service dog trained to fit their specific requirements. This is a life-altering service for individuals in our neighborhood who suffer particular specials needs and medical problems.
Start time for the race is 7:30 a.m. Participants will have the choice to pick in between a 5K or a 2 mile walk, both of which will happen in The Avenues of Hattiesburg ending near the Hattiesburg Zoo. This occasion is open to runners and walkers of any ages, with or without dogs, with minimal edition custom-made finisher medals will be granted to all individuals who finish their occasion. The race will be expertly timed by Diva Timing.
In addition to the race, individuals will likewise take pleasure in breakfast from Topher’s Burgers & Biscuits, live home entertainment, door rewards and a run-by dog pageant evaluated by regional celebs. Dogs will be evaluated throughout the run and recognized by their individual bib numbers. Local businesses and companies will be on hand to supply info on the services they use and their function in the neighborhood.
“We are elated to be hosting this event for the 8th year,” said Angela Davis-Morris, Hub City Service Dogs Executive Director. “This run is so much fun and it supports an incredibly important cause. Service dogs truly change the lives of people with disabilities and medical conditions by giving them back their independence. We are honored to not only raise funds for this cause, but also to raise awareness within the community of the importance and need for service dogs.” Since its creation this yearly occasion has actually raised over $125,000 dollars, thanks to the generous contributions of sponsors and steadfast efforts of volunteers. Last year’s occasion was no exception, raising $26,000 for Hub City Service Dogs and hosting over 400 race individuals.
Registration for this occasion is $25 per individual. Event-day registration will be available for $35 the early morning of the race. For more info and to sign up online please check out www.runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K. For those who are unable to go to, contributions can be made on the RunSignup occasion page or at the Hub City Service Dogs website, www.hubcityservicedogs.org. If you have an interest in ending up being a sponsor for this occasion, call Hub City Service Dogs at (601) 596-4495 or email [email protected]. Hub City Service Dogs, is a non-profit organization that assists location and custom-made train service dogs with people who show a real requirement.
Hub City Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides expert training for a range of service dogs, for grownups, kids and veterans, consisting of diabetic alert dogs and PTSD. For more info check out www.hubcityservicedogs.org.
