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STEVEN K. LATIMER MEMORIAL FAMILIES AGAINST VIOLENCE 5K RUN/WALK KICKOFF SET FOR OCTOBER 8
Funds raised benefit educational scholarships to RI children who have lost either a parent, guardian or loved one due to an act of violence.
PROVIDENCE—Before runners gear up for the third-annual race coming up on Columbus Day Weekend, everyone is invited to join in the event’s kickoff set for Wednesday, October 8, at Circe Restaurant and Bar, 50 Weybosset Street.
The festivities will help ring in this year’s race that takes place on Saturday, October 11, at Roger Williams Park Temple to Music. It runs from 5-7 p.m. and features appetizers and a cash bar. Tickets for the kickoff are $50 per person and may be purchased by visiting the foundation’s website. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Myra Latimer-Nicholas.
The race begins at 10 a.m. and is open to all age groups and experience levels. Early registration runs from now until October 9. Event-day registration is also available as well. BankRI is proud to, once again, be the Presenting Sponsor for this event.
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The race is held in memory of Latimer, who was murdered two days before his 24th birthday in 2011. Funds raised from the race benefit the Steven K. Latimer Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides educational scholarships to Rhode Island children who have lost either a parent, guardian or loved one due to an act of violence.
Steven’s mother, Myra Latimer-Nicholas, said the 5K Run/Walk raises awareness to the violence, not just in Providence, but in our state while keeping the memory of her son alive.
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“Steven looked to improve his quality of life by going to school and bettering himself so he could have a more fulfilling life for himself and his family,” said Latimer-Nicholas, who also chairs the event. “You don’t want to outlive your children, especially if their lives end so tragically. Steven would have been proud to be a part of this celebration.”
The Steven K. Latimer Foundation would like to thank Walgreens, Professional Ambulance, Virginia Transportation, Pawtucket Credit Union, Coca-Cola, Clear Channel Communications, Cumulus Communications, RI FIT Magazine, GoLocalProv.com and Berg’s Eye Communications for their respective contributions.
The Foundation seeks additional sponsors, donations and contributions from the public and area businesses. For more information on that and/or to register for the race, please visit: http://www.sklmemorialfoundation.org or contact Latimer-Nicholas at (401) 421-0920 or e-mail her at: sklmemorialfoundation@gmail.com.
