Description

The Charlotte, NC Chapter of BYU Alumni is sponsoring a 5K event featuring a 1K run/walk for children, and a 5K for adults. The proceeds of this event will support individuals seeking a college education. Runners are asked to bring requested donated supplies to support A Child's Place, a local nonprofit organization supporting kids in poverty succeed in school.

The following are requested items runners may bring to the race to donate to A Child's Place (ONLY NEW ITEMS PLEASE): Adult & youth size uniforms (khaki or navy bottoms; white, navy, light blue polo shirts), boys and girls closed-toe shoes (adult and youth sizes), bar soap, deodorant, African American hair products (name brands Motions, Olive Oil, Creme of Nature), queen & twin size air mattresses and sheets, laundry detergent pods, luggage, duffel bags, $30 gift cards to Walmart or Food Lion, movie ticket gift cards, headphones (larger size), footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, hula hoops, jump ropes, jewelry kits, art kits.