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Cary Unity Walk & Fun Run
Nov 11, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cary Unity Walk & Fun Run
Benefitting the 200 Club & Special Olympics North Carolina
Saturday November 11 8 AM – 12 PM
Downtown Cary & WakeMed Park
The Cary Unity Walk celebrates citizens working together to support first responders and create a safe, unified, and nurturing community for our youth and our future. This event benefits the 200 Club of Wake County and Special Olympics North Carolina.
The event starts with a walk from Downtown Cary to WakeMed Soccer Park,
where participants will be greeted by a Veterans Day and Law Enforcement festival with exhibits and fun activities, and a 5K and 10K race.
8:00 The Blessing from Pastors
| Rev. Heather Herrin Wong, Pastor of Senior Adult Ministry, First UMC Cary and Senior Pastor of Greater Love Worship Center |
8:05 Introductions and comments from Alisa Wright Colopy, Event Director
and Jimi Clemons, Event Promoter
8:10 Comments from the Cary Chief of Police
8:15 Comments from the Mayor Pro tem Ed Yerha
8:20 Signing of Amazing Grace
8:25 Blessing
8:30 Road Closure and the walk begins with citizens and area first responders
9:30 Festival begins at Wake Med Soccer Park with
Reps from all Military Branches
Boy Scouts of America singing the National Anthem
Bandit Flight Team Flyover
School of Rock Show
LA Dancers
9:45 Special Olympics Partner 1/2mile Run – Police with Special Olympics Athletes
10:00 Mile Fun Run
10:15 5k & 10K Start
This event is for everyone- friends, families, school groups to join in the celebration of our unified community while supporting the 200 Club of Wake County, and Special Olympics North Carolina too!
Registration Site: http://bit.ly/CUWalk
