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Call for Sponsors - OCES Announces Second Annual 5K Road Race/Walk to Benefit Meals on Wheels Program
OCES is the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County.
Old Colony Elder Services' (OCES) second annual "Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels" 5K Road Race/Walk to benefit the Meals on Wheels program will be held Sunday, April 2, 2017. Corporate sponsors are needed.
As part of their Nutrition Program, OCES delivers 1,600 nutritious meals a day to older adults and individuals with disabilities living in greater Brockton and Plymouth county communities. These "Meals on Wheels" are planned by a nutritionist, and with the help of 350 volunteers, are delivered either to individual homes or to Community Dining Sites, which provide older adults opportunities for social interaction.
OCES' Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K is a family-friendly fundraising initiative to support this vital program.
Children under 12 are encouraged to wear a fun costume that reflects a healthy food theme, such as a banana or even broccoli. There will be a prize for the most creative costume.The best-dressed dog (on a leash, of course) will win a prize as well.
"OCES supports about 18,500 consumers in our service area, which covers 23 communities in greater Plymouth County," explained Nicole Long, CEO. "Despite federal and state budget cuts, we are dedicated to the Meals on Wheels program and are asking for sponsor support to help us meet demand for the program."
Corporate Sponsorship Levels
Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels sponsorship levels include Marquee $1,000, Finish Line $750, Swag Bag $500 and Award Sponsor $250. Product or gift card donations for the swag bags (keychains, sports drinks, water bottles, fruit, power drinks, power bars) are also currently being accepted.
To become a sponsor of this event, or to make a donation to support the Meals on Wheels program, contact Chris McLaren at cmclaren@ocesma.org or call 508-584-1561, extension 309.
Race Registration
The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Silver Lake Regional High School, 260 Pembroke Street in Kingston, MA 02364. Online registration for the Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K costs $25 for adults; $20 for students age 11-18; $15 for children (age 10 and under) and children in carriages ride free. For more information or to register, visit www.southshoreracemgmt.com and click on April races.
For more information about OCES, call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.
