Run/Walk for weSPARK 5K & 10K

weSPARK Cancer Support Center enhances the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. weSPARK provides free programs and services, which alleviate the physical and emotional side effects of a cancer diagnosis.

weSPARK Cancer Support Center is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with an upcoming 5K/10K race at Lake Balboa (Woodley Park) on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Good for runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels, the event will feature a 5K course, 10K course, kids fun run (ages 3-11), a vendor expo, pancake breakfast, and a fun day for the whole community! All proceeds will go to weSPARK Cancer Support Center, a Sherman Oaks non-profit.

Volunteer duties will include handing out t-shirts, medals and prizes, providing directions, cheering along the course route and other event support duties. Volunteers should arrive by 6:45am and will be finished by 12pm. Volunteers will receive breakfast and a commemorative t-shirt. Volunteers will be on their feet for extended periods and should wear comfortable shoes. More information at: https://wespark.org/event/run-walk-for-wespark-5k-10k/

WHERE:

Lake Balboa (Woodley Park)

6350 Woodley Ave.

Van Nuys, CA 91436

Volunteers can park on site and should check in at the table in Woodley Park.

WHEN:

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Volunteers are asked to arrive at 6:45am (runner’s packet pickup begins at 7:30am, race begins at 9am)

Event will end by 12:00pm

WHAT:

10K & 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run!

We will also have a kids play zone, vendor expo, with food, drinks, music from local radio stations, a raffle, Food Trucks, and surprise guests!

If interested, please contact Hillary at hillary@wespark.org. Please note if you have any impaired mobility or cannot stand for long periods of time so we can be sure to assign you a duty that will be fun and enjoyable.

We hope you’ll join us!

6:45am-12pm