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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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