FIFTH ANNUAL LATIMER 5K RUN/WALK BENEFITS CHILDREN AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE

The Steven K. Latimer Memorial Foundation’s Fifth Annual Steven K. Latimer Families Against Violence 5K Run/Walk happens on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Roger Williams Park, Temple to Music, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI.

Registration begins at 8:30 AM, Kid’s 1K Fun Run at 9:00 AM and the 5K at 10: 00 AM. Many events, remembrances and activities will be announced.

This race began in honor of Steven Latimer, who was murdered in 2011 just two days before his 24th birthday in a senseless act of violence. This event brings families and communities together for a day of peace, and serves to not only honor Latimer, but the countless other sons and daughters who have lost their loved ones due to violence.

Proceeds from this race benefit the SKL Memorial Foundation, which funds scholarships to Rhode Island children who have either lost a parent, guardian and/or loved one to violence. The Foundation also supports different community services that are geared towards inspiring our youth to make better life choices and offers programs to help keep them off the streets and doing positive things.

The 3.1-mile race tours scenic Roger Williams Park. Last year’s event generated several hundred runners. The SKL Memorial Foundation seeks event sponsors, in-kind donations, raffle items, volunteers and, of course, participants to grow this event into a Rhode Island tradition.

Please visit the organization’s web site at: www.sklmemorialfoundation.org or contact Latimer-Nicolas by telephone at: (401) 421-0920 or e-mail at: sklmemorialfoundation@gmail.com