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Hundreds to Race Through Ybor and Help Give the Gift of Sight
The event will be held on Saturday, April 20.
From officials at the Lions Eye Institute:
Join us as hundreds of people sprint, run or walk through Historic Ybor City in the 12th Annual Race for Sight 5k run and 1-mile walk held by the Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research.
All proceeds from the race go to helping the blind and visually impaired across the globe.
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This year, in an effort to support organ donation, the LifeLink Foundation is teaming up with LEITR for a “Donate Life Florida Linking Hands Event” before the race. Additionally, LTG Franklin L. Hagenbeck, USA (Ret.), former superintendent of WestPoint and advocate for physical education, will hold a moment of silence for our troops and officially kick-off the race festivities.
Below are the event's details:
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WHO:
The general public can register for the race here.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 20
- Runner’s check-in at 6:30 a.m.
- 5K and 1-mile walk begins at 7:30 a.m.
- Awards and celebration at 9:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Centennial Park in Historic Ybor City
1800 E. 8th Avenue
REGISTER:
Sign up at our active.com event page. The participation fee is $25, and registration closes Friday, April 18 at 5 p.m.
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