Nutzy's Rotary Funn Run December 7th
RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond Flying Squirrels are proud to announce the second annual Nutzy's Rotary FUNN Run on December 7th beginning at 8 AM at The Diamond. The run is a sanctioned and timed 5K event for competitive and casual runners as well as walkers and strollers. Proceeds will benefit participating YMCA branches and the United Methodist Family Services (UMFS).
"This year I challenge runners to try and finish ahead of Nutzy, "Squirrels COO and VP Todd "Parney" Parnell said. "I know he finished towards the top last year and I expect him to be there again this time. He is just as excited as I am in our efforts to help raise money for these worthy organizations."
The cost for runners to enter the Funn Run is $35 for adults and $15 for youth until the day before and $40 for adults and $20 for youth on December 7th. The first 500 participants will receive a limited edition Nutzy Funn Run Visor.
The Squirrels will also be hosting Nutzy's Winter FUNN Fest in advance of the FUNN Run in December 6th at 4PM from The Diamond. Nutzy's Winter FUNN fest is free to the public and racers can pick-up their registration and enjoy live entertainment, holiday crafts and games. The Winter FUNN fest will also serve as a Toys for Tots Drive and will feature a special visit from Santa Claus.
Nutzy's Winter FUNN Fest Events & Activities:
- Registration Packet Pickup for Nutzy's Rotary FUNN Run
- Flying Squirrels Toys for Tots Holiday Party (Toy Donation Site)
- Photos with Santa
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Dominion Richmond Christmas Parade Floats on Display
- Beer Garden at the Thirsty Acorn
- Live Music from Cobalt Whiskey and Reflections Big Band
- Ballpark Inflatables Open for Kids
To receive more information and to register for Nutzy's Rotary Funn Run visit www.NutzyRotaryFunnRun.com. There will also be an opportunity for individuals to make donations to the United Methodist Family Services and participating YMCAs on the website without participating in the event.
ABOUT UMFS
For 112 years UMFS has been helping children and families in Virginia find hope. Through our treatment foster care program, foster parents and children find one another and often go on to become adoptive families. Through our residential treatment programs at the Child & Family Healing Center and Leland House, girls and boys overcome trauma and heal. Through Charterhouse School, students with special needs and autism find help and success. And through Project LIFE, teens aging out of foster care in Virginia find new skills and a voice.
ABOUT YMCA SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCAREThe YMCA of Greater Richmond is the largest provider of licensed child care in the Richmond region, serving over 3,000 children every day. With the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility as their guide, The Y works with children to help them have fun while realizing their full potential. At the YMCA no child is turned away due to a family's financial challenges. The Y is able to meet every child's needs through the generous support of our community.
ABOUT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
What would it take to change the world? Rotary's 1.2 million members believe it starts with a commitment to Service Above Self. In more than 34,000 clubs worldwide, you'll find members volunteering in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio. Explore www.rotary.org to learn more about Rotary and how you can join a local Rotary club.