Kick It Up for the Kid 5K Walk & Run

Help raise money for the
programs of Children's Friend, whose mission is to improve the lives of
children and those who love them. Founded in 1849, Children’s Friend is
the oldest child and family service agency in central Massachusetts.

       Money raised from the walk and run will benefit their critical child and

family service programs that are designed to improve family
relationships, ensure effective parenting and protection of children,
enable young people struggling with mental and behavioral problems or grief
to reach their full potentials, and help create within each family an
environment where children can grow into healthy, educated and
responsible members of the community.

Some fun facts:

• Free t-shirts for everyone who raises $25 or more beyond the $10
  
  entry fee, and those names will be put in a free raffle to win a Kindle
  
  Fire 8.9” tablet. For every $50 raised beyond that, the name will be
  
  put in the Kindle Fire raffle again.
• Prizes will be awarded to
  
  the overall top male and female runners. Medals will be awarded to the
  
  top male and female runners in various age categories.
• Free food samples will be given out along the course route by participating establishments.
• Free healthy food handouts will be distributed at the event.
• Complimentary water from Polar Beverages.
• Free face painting for the kids!