Register Now for 2015 Devil Mountain Run

Announcement information submitted by Herrmann & Cooke/ Devil Mountain Run:

The East Bay’s oldest foot race takes to the streets of Danville on Sunday, May 3 at 8:00 a.m. The annual run, powered by Herrmann & Cooke, includes a 5K and 10K, a free Kids Fun Run and Expo.

Proceeds from this year’s event benefit Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley. Discovery Counseling Center is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for individuals and families in the greater San Ramon Valley. This is the third year that proceeds from the race have benefitted Discovery.

Executive Director Kathy Chiverton says, “Discovery Counseling Center is honored to be selected as the beneficiary of this year’s Devil Mountain Run. The support from this great community event serves as a reminder of the strong link between our mental and physical health. Today, more than ever, we understand the importance of early intervention in coping with mental health challenges. Our goal is to ensure that all in need have access to mental health services and that no one is turned away because of an inability to pay full fees. We are most grateful for the generous support from the Devil Mountain Run, which will assist Discovery Counseling Center in our mission to continue to provide resources to help our community stay healthy. ”

This year marks the 37th anniversary of the well-loved race got its start in 1978 as a benefit for Children’s Hospital in Oakland. After a one-year hiatus in 2012, Chris McCrary, founder of Katalyst Events and a Danville resident brought back the race.

“Bringing back Devil Mountain Run and keeping the fundraising dollars local to benefit our community was an important decision,” he says. “We focus so much of our time and energy keeping our kid’s physically healthy – yet many times we don’t focus on their emotional and mental health. We hope that Devil Mountain Run will raise awareness of the struggles that our kids deal with every day and to let them know that there are resources like the Discovery Counseling Center right in our backyard.

Registration is $25-$42. The Kids Fun Run is free. Registration is available online at www.devilmtnrun.com.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris McCrary via email at Chris@katalysteventsllc.com.

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