Last Chance: Register for BEF 5k Race to Support Education

The Burlington Education Foundation is holding it's to support education enrichment for Burlington schools this week.

The BEF will hold its 8th annual 5K road race on Sunday, May 6, 2012 beginning at 9am.  Register online at www.burlingtonedfoundation.org or on race day at the Burlington High School, 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803.  All registered race participants receive a race T-shirt designed by BHS Senior Rachel Glynn.

This race day is filled with hundreds of runners, walkers and spectators.  The certified 5K (through the streets of Burlington) is preceded by a ½ mile Family Fun Run around Burlington High School.  $20 pre-registration fee for the 5K ($25 on race day).  $5 for the Family Fun Run.   You don’t want to miss this energized community event with music provided by Boston radio station Mix 104.1, vendors, prizes, free samples, and great family fun.  Go to www.burlingtonedfoundation.org to register for the race.

The Burlington Education Foundation (BEF) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting community support for education excellence in the Burlington Public Schools.  The BEF ‘s mission is to channel donations from businesses and individuals to provide Burlington educators with an additional source of funding for creative and innovative curriculum enrichment programs.  Since its inception the BEF has awarded close to 70 grants totaling approximately $150,000. 

This year, in a display of giving back to the community, b.good is sending “Harvey” to BEF’s Road Race.  Look for b.good’s  amazing flame covered ice cream truck http://www.bgood.com/ice-cream-truck-champ.php) to pass out some delicious free milkshakes at BEF’s 8th Annual Exercise for Education Road Race on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at BHS.  Don’t miss the fun and be sure to say hello to Harvey! 

Make a donation to the BEF, or Purchase raffle tickets at burlingtonedfoundation.org