The 6th Annual Run to Attack Poverty 10K | 5K and Kid K presented by UT Physicians is expected to top organizers goals again! This family-focused, health-based run to support Attack Poverty is growing year over year says event coordinators.
Attack Poverty, established in 2009, is a global organization that serves locally, adopting pockets of poverty and launching what we call ‘Friends Initiatives’. These initiatives are long-term commitments that require mutual relationships and collaborative efforts with local organizations, churches, residents, corporations, and stakeholders committed to community transformation. We serve in four communities, and annually we impact 3,050 unduplicated individuals with over 60% living in the highest concentration of poverty in Fort Bend County. Our vision is to empower people to attack poverty in their life and community. We do that by strengthening under-resourced communities through spiritual growth, education, revitalization, and basic needs. It’s about development not charity; a hand-up and not a hand-out!
The race route is through the neighborhood of North Richmond and includes two optional color splash stations and fun for the entire family. We have added a 10K run this year for the serious runners and those individuals getting ready for marathons and we’ve also added a Toddler Trot and Diaper Dash for the little ones as well. Last year we had mascots and cheerleaders cheering the little runners on including Sugar Land Skeeters’ Swatson, Andy the Armadillo, Dunkin Donuts’ Cuppie, H-E-Buddy, JCO Bear, WCJC’s Pioneer Dan and Scrubs from OakBend Medical Center encouraging the runners as they competed in the 1kilometer race. We are sure to see some of those mascots return again this year plus some new ones! The post-race party will include over 24 vendor booths and a Kid Zone will have inflatables, snacks, and prizes.
“We believe the community comes together in an unprecedented way each year for the Run to Attack Poverty 10K | 5K and Kid K presented by UT Physicians. We are so grateful for our sponsors and volunteers that has made this event a huge success,” said President & CEO of Attack Poverty, Richard Logan.
This is UT Physicians’ 1st year to be the presenting sponsor for the Run to Attack Poverty and they are really excited to come alongside of Attack Poverty and support the community in alleviating poverty. UT Physician is located in Rosenberg at 5115 Avenue H Suite 701 where the old Luby’s used to be and they are health and wellness clinic that takes both insured and uninsured patients.
To register for the Run to Attack Poverty 10K | 5K and Kid K presented by UT Physicians you can visit the website at www.attackpoverty.org/5k or contact the office at 832-847-4379. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well.