Easter Seals North Georgia's Trick or Treat Trot 5K and Family Fun Festival Oct. 17

Easter Seals North Georgia Presents the 6th Annual Trick or Treat Trot on October 17, 2015 at The Arena at Gwinnett Center

What: The 6th Annual Trick or Treat Trot 5K, Kids’ Fun Run 1K and Family Festival Fun Run

When: October 17, 2015

Where: The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097

Who: Presented by Easter Seals North Georgia – online at www.easterseals.com/northgeorgia

Why: Staging running race, costume contest and children’s activities to promote awareness and raise funds for Easter Seals North Georgia – register at www.trickortreattrot.com

Schedule of events: 8:00 a.m. – onsite registration

9:00 a.m. – 5K begins
9:45 a.m. – Kids’ fun run (1K)
10:00 a.m. – Family fun festival begins

Media Opportunity: Recipients of Easter Seals North Georgia’s programs and services will be at the event, including:

• children and their families from our 12 child development centers in metropolitan Atlanta and Northeast Georgia;
  
• families from our early intervention services;
• Wesley Foley who has been receiving support services through the Champions for Children program since he was two years old. The Champions for Children program allows his family to pay for therapy, doctors’ visits and medical equipment to address his Prune Belly Syndrome diagnosis; and,
• Nicholas DiGiovine has had a very long relationship with the Champions for Children program. Nicholas, who was born with a form of spina bifida, has received support services which have allowed him to attend specialty camps. He and his band will be playing at the event!

About Easter Seals North Georgia:

As a nonprofit organization, Easter Seals North Georgia is always ready to provide expert help, hope and answers for individuals with disabilities and their families. It’s who we are, and what we have been doing for over 50 years in North Georgia. Each year, with our assistance, over 3,000 individuals of all abilities are able to live, learn, work and play in our communities. Services available at Easter Seals North Georgia include 12 child development centers, early intervention services, Champions for Children and Foster Grandparents. For more information about local services and to support children with disabilities, visit www.easterseals.com/northgeorgia, connect via www.facebook.com/EasterSealsNorthGeorgia or call 404-943-1070.

Contact: Easter Seals North Georgia

Laura Kahn, 404-943-1070 ext. 126
lkahn@esng.org