Run/Walk for weSPARK Charity 5k/10k

Mission: 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 26, 2020. 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, food trucks, music provided by AMP Radio, K-Earth and Jack FM, a kids play area provided by We Fit Moms, 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://www.wespark.org/event/runwalk2020

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.

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 26, 2020

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, a raffle, food trucks, music from K-EARTH 101, AMP Radio and JACK FM with Master of Ceremonies Lara Scott.

If interested, please contact Jenna at jenna@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!

6:45 am to 12:00 pm