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2nd Annual Celebrate Difference 5K Run/Walk and Silent Auction

April is Autism Awareness Month and the 2nd Annual Celebrate Difference 5K Fun Run and Silent Auction event is being held to help bring awareness and education to families about autism.

The race will begin at 9:00am at Willow River Elementary and will take you on a very beautiful route downtown along the St. Croix River before turning around and ending back at Willow River Elementary.  Activities that will be going on at the school are the following: bounce houses, silent auction, bake sale and a speaker.  The Celebrate Difference event takes place from 8:00-11:00 with the race beginning at 9:00.

Race Details

Start Time:  9:00am
Location: Willow River Elementary
Cost: $20.00/person
(registration fee includes a T-shirt)

All proceeds from the 5K Fun Run/Walk and Celebrate Difference Event will go towards the music therapy program for students with autism at Willow River Elementary.

Please click on the link below for the registration form:
http://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx2883gdytOJRTY4TnlsbGRPVWc/edit

or contact Tracy Johnson at johnsotrl@hudson.k12.wi.us for more information.  One registration form per participant please.

Registration deadline is March 21, 2014 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.  Same day registration is available.  Details regarding the two packet pick-up dates will be mailed once registration is received.

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