Steps for SOS 2024

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WELCOME TO THE SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES FLORIDA
“STEPS FOR SOS” 5K RUN/WALK and COLOR RUN

This year we took our basic 5K and made it lots more fun!
Please note the COLOR RUN is optional, this will be a separate course from the official 5K route of the event. 
 
The Steps for SOS 5K and COLOR RUN raises funds and awareness to provide programs and services to ensure that foster children's lives are filled with hope and promise . Our goal is to raise $155,000 so that our children can continue to thrive. Join us throughout the campaign period by participating in fun contests with incentive prizes, learning about our mission through stories, mini kickoffs, and official Kickoff Event! 

 

Steps for SOS 5K and COLOR RUN: Saturday April 6, 2024

NOVA Southeastern University, Davie Campus 

3300 S University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 
6:30 am – Vendor Set Up
7:00 am – Registration Opens
7:30 am - Event Warm Up
8:00 am – Event Starts
10:30 am – Event Ends


EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

FREE registration for walkers
FREE COLOR RUN option
$25.00 registration for runners (covers cost of timing company)
The first 200 Official 5K Runner finishers receive a Steps for SOS Medal
Official 5K route
Children’s play zone
Sponsor Showcase
Fitness, Fun, Food, and Entertainment


 
RAISE  $100 and you will receive your 2024 “STEPS FOR SOS” commemorative T-Shirt.
 
AMBASSADORS Leaders in the community who not only promote running and walking, but demonstrate leadership, set the example, and motivate others to give back. Please reach out to jkraft@sosflorida.com for more details
 
VOLUNTEER and receive community service hours AND 2024 “STEPS FOR SOS” commemorative volunteer T-Shirt.
 
CHAMPIONS raising $500 and above will receive ridiculous perks this campaign period…don’t ask -just trust the process!

RUNNERS SPECIAL NOTE TO OUR SERIOUS RUNNERS. We understand that many of you do not want your timing to be compromised due to being blasted with color during your run. To this end, the regular 5K course will NOT include a color infused area, and there will be an option for others to enter a special section of the route where the coloring will take place. Runners will receive placement medals in  the following categories based on a timed course.
Male & Female ages 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

WALKERS can take their time and enjoy the course with friends, family, and co-workers – even well socialized dogs on a leash are welcome!

SPONSORS will have the opportunity to interact one on one with an audience who will connect to your product, service, or mission. Click here to see 2024 sponsorship opportunities.


 
READY, GET SET, GO!!
 
We are on standby to help you help us. Here are a some of the things we offer to help with team recruitment and maximize your team fundraising.
 
We provide posters, customized flyers, and email templates to get you started
Individual consultation with your team captain on best practices for your campaign
Office visit or attend a meeting to assist with recruitment
Provide prizes and incentives 



 

ALL STAR LINEUP: 2024 Steps for SOS Event Chairs


Samone Gibson


"I have been affiliated with SOS Children's Villages FL for 9 years. As a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. it is part of our mission to serve the community. What I love about SOS is that they create a home for children and support them in providing shelter, activities and emotional support. I continue to help raise awareness and fundraise for their causes because it takes a village to raise children and SOS does so much with the funds that they receive."



Brenda Griner

"I am honored to be co-chair for my first time for the Steps for SOS 5K and Color Run. SOS Children's Villages FL is important to me because making sure kids are safe and love is the basis of what they do. There are few things more impactful in the life of a child than knowing they are loved and cared for and that there are people they can count on. SOS gives kids that didn't have an easy start the resources they need as well as the love of a family."




 

Awards


Awards will be given in following categories:
Top Individual Fundraiser
Top Team Fundraiser
Top Friends and Family Team Fundraiser

NEW: Team Spirit Award (best dressed team)





 HOW THE DOLLARS YOU RAISE HELP OUR KIDS



To learn more about what we do visit us at www.sosflorida.com

STEPS FOR SOS  5K  AND COLOR RUN COUNTDOWN

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