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Annual 5km run/walk takes steps to raise funds, awareness for Alzheimer's, autism

Barrie Police event will benefit Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Autism Ontario - Simcoe County
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NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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On Monday May 14, 2018, the Barrie Police Service will be hosting the 5th Annual Home Safe 5KM Run/Walk to benefit the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County and Autism Ontario - Simcoe County.

The Home Safe 5KM Run/Walk is an event for families and participants of all ages. The event has enticed additional participants every year, and with the assistance of our esteemed sponsors we have raised over $6,000 for our charities of choice.

The event continues to bring further awareness to our Vulnerable Person Registry (VPR) which now boasts over 60 registrants. The Vulnerable Person Registry is a program in Barrie that allows caregivers of vulnerable persons to submit vital information to a database that is used by police and other emergency services during a crisis situation.

Examples of Vulnerable Persons may include persons with; Alzheimer's Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, an Acquired Brain Injury or a Mental Health condition. For more information on this program click here.

The Barrie Police Service is honored to have Tony Grace from CTV Barrie joining the event as the Master of Ceremonies. We are also pleased to have the staff from Barrie Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation on-site to kick off this event with a dynamic warm-up, as well as Kool FM and Rock 95.

The event will take place at Heritage Park, on Lakeshore, and commence at 6:15 p.m. All participants will follow a marked 5km route around Kempenfelt Bay, beginning and ending at Heritage Park. All ages and fitness levels are encouraged to take part. Whether participants walk, run or ride their bikes when they cross that finish line a medal of participation will be awarded to everyone!

As a bonus, all registered participants are automatically entered into post-race draws, with several prizes from: Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery, Groovy Tuesday’s Bistro, Cabela's and many more!

Entry Fees

      1.  Option (A)

Single Entry - Adult/ Child (8 to 14 yrs.) $40.00 per person
Click here to view/print registration form.

      2.  Option (B)

Family/Group Rate (4 or more) $30.00 per person
Click here to view/print registration form.

Registration Options           

1. On-line (Single Registration Only)

  • All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable
  • Click here to go to the Running Room secure registration page. Please fill out your information on the registration form. Make sure to include your proper email address.

2. Event Day - Heritage Park (Registration 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

  • Group/Family Rate registration
  • T-shirt / Goodie bag pick-up for all participants.
  • Registration forms can be completed ahead of time - click here to  view/print.

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