RACE WEBSITE
Additional information can be found at http://www.smilesforom.org.
DATE & LOCATION
Sun May 15, 2022 7:30am
Thompson Park
Thompson Drive and Lakeview Ave
Monroe Township, NJ US 08831
PARKING INFORMATION
- Park entrance will be open from 7:30am to 8:30am for the participants to enter the park. Note: Entrances will be closed from 8:30am to 10:30am (see instructions below if you arrive after 8:30am or need to leave before 10:30am).
- There will be rangers at the park entrances from Jamesburg (Forsgate Dr) and Perrineville Rd. They will guide you to the parking lot.
- The gates will re-open for exit from the park after the 5K Run at around 10:30 am.
- If you arrive after 8:30am when the park entry is closed or if you need to leave before 10:30am, please park in the Fir Dr parking lots off of Perrineville Rd (near Soccer fields) or in Jamesburg (Railroad Ave area). It is a short walk from those parking lots/ areas to the event area near the Gazebo/ Zoo in Thompson Park.
- Please do not park in the High School parking lot.
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Om FoundationOm Foundation is pleased to feature Heroes for Hire NE in this year's 5K Run &Walk. Bring your little ones to get their pictures taken with characters from Heroes for Hire.
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Organized by Monroe Indians for Civic Action (MICA) and supported by Agraj Seva Kendra, Indian Cultural Association of Monroe (ICAM), Rotary Interact Club of Monroe/Jamesburg, Guru Nanak Sikh Heritage and Sewa International - NJ.
PROGRAM GUIDE
Click here for details of program agenda & timings
| Time | Event |
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| 7:30 am | Registration and T-Shirt / Bib Pick-up |
| 8:00 am | Program starts - Welcome messages |
| 8:30 am | Park entrance closes; you can still park at the MTHS soccer field and walk to the race |
| 9:00 am | 1 Mile Walk |
| 9:30 am | 5K Run |
| 11:00 am | Medal presentation ceremony |
EVENT INFO
Click here for event information
COURSE MAP
Click here for 5K course map (track)
DIRECTIONS
Click here for directions to Thompson Park, Monroe Township, NJ
MEDALS
- 1st Place M & F Overall
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places for M & F in age groups - Under 12, 13-18, 19-30, 31-50, 51-70 and 71 and over
HOW TO DONATE:
We hope you will join us this year in making a difference in the community by supporting the Om Foundation in funding our work.
There are multiple ways to Donate:
Our Goals:
- Support research that focuses on childhood cancer
- Promote cancer awareness through education
- Bring smiles, positive attitudes, and the power of perseverance to children
- Provide service opportunities to help students get involved
- Strengthen our community by supporting those in need
Our Work:
Support Pediatric Cancer Research
Promote Pediatric Cancer Education &Awareness
- Sponsored 25 children from Monroe to Rutgers Oncology Olympiad
- Sponsored 40 students from MTHS to attend Rutgers CINJ’s BOLD Camp
- Conducted Oncology Poster Contest at MTHS Green/Science Fair and donated Oncology Posters to Pediatric Cancer Patients at RWJ Cancer Hospital
- Annual Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month - banner at Municipal Plaza, events, social media, etc.
Bring smiles, positive attitudes, and power of perseverance to children
- Annual ‘Month of Optimism’ events at Monroe Township Middle School in February
- Sponsored ‘Kindness Matters’ event for 587 sixth grade students
- Annual Optimism awards at Monroe Township Middle and High Schools (scholarships)
- Donated Lego table and Om Mural at Monroe Township Library
- Annual Makerfest table at Monroe Township Library in March
Strengthen our community by supporting those in need
- Provided financial support to New Jersey families affected by adversity
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Om Foundation is a 501 (c)3 tax exempt nonprofit organization (EIN# 82-4993198). For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
- Ketul Parikh: Ketul@smilesforom.org or 908-267-2275
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