Emma Havens PTA Holding Annual Color Run Fundraiser

BRICK, NJ — Early registration is now available for the annual Emma Havens Young Color Run sponsored by the Emma Havens Young PTA.

The annual event is a fundraiser for the PTA, which uses the money to provide items for the school and students that add to the educational experience. In previous years, funds were spent to enhance and improve the literature selection in the school's library, among other efforts.

The color run is set for Tuesday, May 28, with a rain date of June 4, behind Emma Havens Young Elementary School on Drum Point Road. The color run will be held over a 1-mile course at the Drum Point Sport Complex adjacent to the school.

Registration and sign-in begins at 4 p.m. and the race begins at 5:30 p.m.

Early-bird registration, available through May 10, is $18 and includes a T-shirt. After May 10, registration is $23 and T-shirts are not guaranteed, but will be available first come, first served at that point. Click here to go to the registration.

The color run includes a professional ZUMBA dance warm-up by DS FITNESS, live radio broadcasting through B98.5 FM including the (prize wheel), amazing photo props, Kona Ice truck. In addition, we have professional face painters coming from Fantasy Face & Body decorating our guests. An after-party is planned at a local restaurant.

Wang Orthodontics is a major sponsor of the event.

You can follow the event on Facebook (click here) for updates.

About the colored powder used:

• The colored cornstarch is made with the highest quality blending agents available in the US
• All materials are 100% FD&C grade
• All materials are FDA-Approved
• All materials are made in the USA
• No lead-based colorants are used
• Easy cleanup - cornstarch will not stain skin, hair, clothing, etc.
• Manufacturer received a 5-Star Customer Rating

It is strongly advised that each participant bring a towel to wipe clean with and/or to sit on for the ride home. Participants also are strongly advised to protect their electronic devices (smartphones, iPads, etc.) while participating in the race.

You can look up more information about the colored powder and its manufacturer here.

The event is meant to bring the Brick community together for an enjoyable, healthy night out. If you are looking to have a great time and want to volunteer, we will give you community hours and put a smile on your face!

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