From Councilmember Brad Lander - a novel way to raise funds for your neighborhood schools:
It's not too late to be a part of this Saturday's Brooklyn PTA 5K Run/Walk for Schools! This fundraiser is a great way for us to all come together to take action in support of local public schools (and it's good for your health, too!).
What: Brooklyn PTA 5K Run/Walk for Schools
When: Saturday, May 1st, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Prospect Park (Bartel Pritchard entrance, Prospect Park West & 15th Street)--click here to see a map!
Participants pay a registration fee ($15/person, or $25/family) and can also raise money through sponsorships. The proceeds are split among the participating schools. You can run as part of a school team, or you can sign up as an individual and we will assign you to a group. Last year we had more than 300 participants and we hope to have even more this year!
Registration forms and more information about the race are available at the Brooklyn PTA website. You can also register on Saturday morning on-site. If you would like to coordinate a group from your school, or be a volunteer the day of the race, please email Jessica Turner at jturner@council.nyc.gov.
Hope to see you in Prospect Park on Saturday!