Events
Place
677 South Ave
New Canaan, CT US 06840
Description
Unite to Fight!
Childhood Hunger 5K Run/Walk
Join Filling in the Blanks on April 7, 2024, at the Sixth Annual Unite to Fight 5K. The race will take place at Waveny Park located in New Canaan, CT.
This year you have the unique opportunity to get in early as a staple sponsor of this event, which will benefit your brand, and help us continue to grow that success to do even more!
In Fairfield County, more than 33,000 children are not sure where their next meal will come from. Most will get breakfast and lunch from school every weekday, but many will go from Friday lunch until Monday at breakfast without a decent meal. Founded in 2013, Filling in the Blanks is an organization that fills in those weekend gaps by providing each child in its program with a bag filled with healthy, easy-to-prepare food for the weekend. When the obstacle of food insecurity is removed, children experience increased academic achievement in school and greater opportunities for success in their lives. FITB continuously serves over 8,000 kids at 200 sites throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties. The organization launched five in-school pantries and a mobile pantry. The mobile pantry allows FITB to provide these families with fresh produce as well as health and wellness services.
With your race registration, you will receive the following:
Unite to Fight 5K T-shirt distribution is on race day.*
*T-shirts are based on availability if registering after March 24, 2024.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Individual Fundraising Incentives
Fundraise at least $100 for Filling in the Blanks, you will receive a Filling in the Blanks key chain.
Fundraise at least $500 for Filling in the Blanks, you will receive a Filling in the Blanks blanket.
Fundraise at least $1,000 for Filling in the Blanks, you will receive a Filling in the Blanks 40 oz reusable tumbler.
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Corporate Competition!
The 2024 Unite to Fight 5K hosted by Filling in the Blanks, offers an exclusive opportunity for your company to contribute meaningfully. Rally your coworkers and form a dedicated fundraising team to support Filling in the Blanks in their vital mission to combat childhood hunger by providing children in need with weekend meals.
Not only will your collective efforts make a tangible difference, but the company with the highest participation and most funds raised will be permanently recognized on the Unite to Fight plaque. This plaque will be prominently displayed in the warehouse, serving as a lasting testament to your company's commitment to fighting childhood hunger. Join us in this impactful endeavor.
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From Sofa to 5K
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