Walk, run in Batavia raises funds for substance abuse

Posted July 17, 2012 11:13 am

Submitted by Chris’ Walk Against Substance Abuse

“A Night Out Against Substance Abuse,” sponsored by Chris’ Walk Against Substance Abuse and the Midwest Misfits Running Club, will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Batavia Riverwalk.

The event consists of a 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk, followed by an evening of Family Fun.

Cost for the 5K run is $25 and includes a T-shirt to the first 100 runners who preregister. Pledges are encouraged for the 1-mile walk. Register at www.chriswalk.net or call Vicki Foley, (630) 802-1868, for information or registration.

Registration before the race July 20 starts at 5 p.m., with the run and walk commencing at 6:30 p.m. Visit with vendors and receive resources from AA, Gateway, VNA and more. Food will be available, as well as a visit from Jelly Bean the clown, chair massages, raffles and silent auctions.

Speakers for the event are Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez and Charles Haines, author of “In Roads — A Working Solution to America’s War on Drugs.” Clayton Muhammad will take center stage, followed by a concert featuring the Flat Cats, one of the most popular swing and jazz bands in the Chicago area.

For details, visit www.chriswalk.net. Also, visit www.flatcatsmusic.com to listen to sample music from the band.

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