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Community Corner

Expanding Lives 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Fair

Expanding Lives supports the education of West African young women who are among the first in their families to attend high school. We help young women to
develop the voice, the self-confidence, and the problem solving skills necessary for empowerment. The earnings from this 5K will help to expand our reach to even more young women in new countries in West Africa.


REGISTRATION

Adults $30 ($35 after July 13, 2014)

Children 12 and younger $25 ($30 after July 13, 2014)
http://www.active.com/northfield-il/running/distance-running-races/expanding-lives-5k-run-walk-2014

RACE INFO

July 27th, 2014 at Erickson Woods, Northfield. On race day, runners will start at 8:00 AM, with walkers, joggers and children starting at 8:15 AM. Strollers are allowed with the 8:15 AM group.


Breakfast and water will be provided for all participants. T-shirts are ensured for all those (adult and children) who register before July 27.

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Prizes are available for top finishers in each category and raffle prizes from local businesses are available for all.

PACKET PICKUP:
July 26 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Deerfield Sports Athority
120 S Waukegan Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 272 - 1200

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

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From Chicago: Take I-94 North to Exit 33B towards Willow Rd. Erickson Woods is immediately on the left as you get off the interstate.

Parking is available in the park as designated. If the lot becomes full there
is street parking on many of the side streets opposite of Willow Road,
as well as adjacent office complexes and shops.

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