Above: The annual Walk/Run on Southborough roads to support NECC’s work, including autism research and education, is next week. (images edited from fundraiser page)
I just realized that another big fundraising race, with an even stronger Southborough link than the Boston Marathon, is coming up much sooner then I expected.
The Southborough based New England Center for Children’s annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism is just three weeks from tomorrow.
On Saturday, May 3rd, runners and walkers will take help raise awareness and funds for NECC’s autism research and education. Expect a large crowd, including many Southborough residents.
Registration is $25 and includes a race T-shirt and bib. (You can also join/form a team to fundraise.)
I don’t see a deadline for online registration this year. In the past, it has closed days before the event, but registration is always welcome onsite that morning (starting at 8:30 am).
As usual, the event includes a free post-race cookout to celebrate. The event includes a vendor expo with exhibitors giving away “swag”.
For the second year, the “presenting sponsor” is BJ’s Wholesale Club.
NECC promotes:
This professionally timed race is a signature fundraiser supporting NECC’s programs in Massachusetts and New England. Last year, over 1,000 participants helped to raise nearly $324,000 for NECC’s Annual Fund, which supports student activities, specialized equipment and technology, vocational opportunities, professional development, and research.
“We are incredibly grateful for BJ’s Wholesale Club’s continued partnership and generous support of this event,” said Jared Bouzan, MEd, NECC’s chief development officer. “Their commitment to our mission makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children with autism and their families. With BJ’s as our presenting sponsor, we look forward to another successful event that brings our community together to raise awareness and vital funds for autism education and research.”
The walk/run begins at 10:00 am, followed by the cookout for participants. There will also be raffles and prizes.
If you’re not up to doing the 5K, you can still mark the date to give your support in person and/or donate online.
For those of you who are planning to participate, below are more details.
The event is held at the Neary School campus on Parkerville Road. But n
The day’s activities are based at Neary School’s campus (53 Parkerville Rd) with the course looping around the Parkerville and Deerfoot Road area. (See map right.)
No parking is available on-site. Satellite lots are at 225 Turnpike Road (walking distance away — ½ mile) and NECC’s Main Campus (33 Turnpike Rd) with shuttles from both locations.
For more of the event details or to register, click here.
