ALL ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GROVELAND GREAT GRIZZLY 5K/1MILE FUN RUN/WALK Groveland Elementary School's Home and School Association is taking one giant step in helping our students, families and community focus on the benefits of fitness. On Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at 9a.m. the 5th annual Groveland Great Grizzly 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk will be held in Plumstead Township. The starting line, awards and activities will take place at the Plumsteadville Fire House. As you know, the fitness levels of many young children have been on the decline. At Groveland, we are committed to helping students live a healthier lifestyle. The Groveland 5K and Fun Run is intended to: · give our students a special fitness goal · allow their families and neighbors to model good fitness habits · enable the entire community to come together for a healthful reason This event is one of the many ways in which our school and neighborhoods come together to celebrate the importance of a caring community and to exemplify Groveland's principles of respect, responsibility, good sportsmanship and cooperation. For this event to be successful, we need the kindness and support of our area businesses and organizations. Specifically, we are looking for a sponsor, whose support will be included in all media outreach and who can display signage and set up a table at the Firehouse, as well as the benefits listed below. For a donation of $250 (back of event shirt) or $500 (sleeve of event shirt), your business' name will be included on the runner/walkers' T-shirts, on our finish line banner and in our newsletter which reaches 850+ families. You will also be able directly reach our participants on race day by having a table set up in the Fire House where you can pass out flyers, give-aways, coupons, etc. In the past years over 750 people participated have in the race day fun! In addition, we welcome in-kind donations, such as: water bottles, bagels, bananas, juice, paper cups and napkins, printing of posters, trophies or medals, socks, reflectors, or other race-related items for participants. If you would like to connect your business services and products to our families and the community at large, please contact Chrissy Grube at (215) 766-7986 or Christinagrube@comcast.net by March 2nd, 2012. Proceeds from the Great Grizzly Race Event will go to the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company and the Groveland Elementary Wellness Committee.