You don’t have to be super-fit nor super-rich to help these charities monetarily and your body physically. Here are two easy ways to feel good about yourself as a person and your body as a hot, new, running (or walking) cardio-machine!
1. Run and help neglected children at the same time at the 3rd Annual BBSA Run/Walk to Benefit the Aviva Center.
I don’t know about you, but I’d feel pretty darn heroic after participating. You pay a teeny-tiny $10 registration fee, all of which goes directly to the Aviva Center, “dedicated to helping at-risk, abused, and neglected children.” Now come on, as you’re debating whether to put on those jogging shoes or not, just think of these poor kids. There’s no backing out of this one- you’re on the path to fitness and philanthropy!
When: Sunday, March 9, at 9 AM.
Where: Drake Stadium at UCLA
555 Westwood Plaza - Map
Register here by March 7 at 11:59 PM.
2. Leprechauns and charity, and interesting combination at the Hollywood Dreamz St. Patrick’s 5K & 10K Run/Walk.
I was a little confused at first as to whom exactly this run would benefit: “Hollywood Dreamz”, with a “z”, now what could this be, I asked? Well, turns out the charity is focused on community, education, health, environment and animals. (Everything on the planet, I guess?) Apparently they fund public education campaigns, basic needs assistance programs, and community improvement projects. I’m trying to research more to get a less vague description, but the people running the program seem to have legitimate experience. So I have faith that this is a decent organization to support.
When: Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 8 AM.
Where: Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027 - Map
Prices:
5K Run & Walk - $25.00
10K Run - $25.00
Kids Fun Run - $15.00
Register here by March 12, at 11:59 PM
Oh, and get ready for this sweet deal: a “quality souvenir short sleeve t-shirt”! To last you through the 3 or 6 miles you’ll be running!
Packet Pickup: Register in person and pick up your bib number and shirt on Saturday, March 15th at New Balance Pasadena at 270 S. Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena, 91105. (Free parking) Or, register and/or pick up your bib and shirt on race morning in Griffith Park from 6:30 am to the start at 8 am.
So, get running!
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