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A Better Chance in Lower Merion 5k

A Better Chance is a college preparatory program that offers a challenging educational opportunity to disadvantaged minority students.

A Better Chance in Lower Merion 5k – May 17 – 9:00am 5k – 7:30am Registration

The Cynwyd Heritage Trail, E Levering Mill Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

A Better Chance is a college preparatory program that offers a challenging educational opportunity to academically talented, economically disadvantaged minority students who are determined to succeed. A Better Chance in Lower Merion is part of the Community Schools Program (CSP) of the national A Better Chance organization. CSPs give scholars an opportunity to attend a highly-ranked public school in a suburban setting. CSPs are run by a Board of Directors and supported financially by contributions from the community. Our scholars (all male) live in a house in Ardmore, PA and attend Lower Merion High School. There are currently eight scholars and five staff members in residence. Day of registration will begin at 7:30am and the race will go off at 9am. Registration fees will be: $50/family; $60/family day of race. $25/individual; $30/individual day of race. $15 walk; $20/walk day of race.

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5k $25 pre-registered, $30 race day; Walk $15 pre-registered, $20 race day; Family $50 pre-registered, $60 race day.

Carol Hassman - jchassman@netscape.net

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