5K Run/Walk & Kids Race in Oxford in Memory of Lily Brooks

Family and friends of the late Lily Ann Brooks have planned a 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run to take place on Saturday, July 19, 2014 in memory of 3-year old Lily, who passed away last September after a tragic car accident. Lily’s “Birthday Dash 5K Race & Kids Fun Run” will be a fun family day with a 5K run/walk and separate kids fun run. Children’s activities such as crafts and face painting will also be a part of the event. A “Virtual Run” is also being offered for those that can’t make it to the race on this day and want to run or walk. Free t-shirts will be given to those that register before June 19, 2014.

Registration is now open through runsignup.com. For more details please visit www.lilysbirthdaydash.com. The fee for the 5K Runners is $20 for those who pre-register online and $15 for Walkers and $25 for the Virtual Run. The fee for children 12 and under participating in the Kids Run is $10/child. Kids will receive a race bib and capes!

Donations of any amount are gladly accepted and needed to offset the cost of the race. For details on how to donate online please visit www.lilysbirthdaydash.com. The event will take place in Oxford near Lily Park. For those that wish to donate by mail simply send a check made out to “Lily Brooks Memorial Fund” P.O. Box 885, Seymour, CT 06483.

The race committee is also actively seeking sponsorship. Anyone wishing to sponsor please view the website and click on “Sponsor Us”. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Oxford Public Library Children’s Department.

To volunteer for this event or ask questions, please contact a member of the race committee at lilysbirthdaydash@gmail.com or see our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lilysbirthdaydash. Thank you!