Join Bright Hope's 8th Annual Race to Save Hungry Children

Contact: Jayne McGrath, Bright Hope, 224-520-6122

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., May 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Saturday, May 15th, Bright Hope will host its 8th Annual Run for Hungry Children 5K Run/3K Walk in four locations: Hoffman Estates, IL; West Chicago, IL; Woodstock, IL; and our newest site, San Antonio, TX. There are 10 million children under the age of five that die of hunger every year. The Run's proceeds will benefit orphans and vulnerable children in Haiti, Kenya, and India. Every $60 raised feeds and educates two kids for one month. Join hundreds of walkers and runners in the fun while helping kids across the globe.

Registration fee prior to Race Day is $10; the deadline for online registration is May 11. Children under age 4 are free. CARA members receive a discounted registration fee of $8 (Hoffman Estates and Woodstock only). Walk-up registration on Race Day is $35 for ages 18 and older, and $15 for ages 5-7.

The schedule on Race Day (at all sites):

6:45 am - Registration/Check-In opens
7:45 am - Registration/Check-In closes
8:00 am - 5K Competitive Race; 3K Walk follows start of 5K
8:50 am - Free Kids Run: 50-yard dash (ages 4-7); 100-yard dash (ages 8-10)
9:00 am - Awards Ceremony/Post-Race Party

A Post-Race Party and Awards Ceremony will kick off at the end of the event. Free food, beverages, and music/entertainment will be provided.

To register online and set up your personal goal page go to www.RunForHungryChildren.org.  If you raise $60 or more, you can receive some great prizes:

Raise $60 = Get a Run for Hungry Children T-shirt
Raise $120 = Get T-shirt and water bottle
Raise $360 = Get T-shirt, water bottle, and stadium blanket

The top fundraiser will win a $300 Southwest Airlines gift card. There will also be top family and top team awards.

To help orphans and vulnerable children, bring your gently-used shoes to Race Day. These shoes will be given to children in great need that now walk in bare feet or worn out shoes. Whether you would like to walk or run, Bright Hope invites you to participate by registering, volunteering, or learning more at www.RunForHungryChildren.org. Every step brings Hope for hungry children!

For more information on Bright Hope and how you can help impoverished people in need, please visit www.BrightHope.org, email at info@BrightHope.org, or call (224) 520-6100.