11th Annual Florida Telco Festival of Lights

5k and Family Fun Run

JACKSONVILLE, FL, October 31, 2007–It’s getting to be that time again – Christmas time!  To ring in the holiday season, Children’s Miracle Network will be hosting the 11th Annual Florida Telco Festival of Lights 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, December 2, 2007.  The event will begin at the Baptist Eye Institute located on San Marco Blvd. and will continue through the beautiful neighborhoods of San Marco, whose streets will be lit by over 1,900 luminaries.  For the children, there will be a one-mile Fun Run starting at 5:30p.m and for the avid runners and dedicated walkers, the 5K will begin at 6:00p.m. 

With jingle bells tied to your shoes and singing carolers along the route, holiday sounds will surround you while you enjoy this family friendly event! There will even be a special Food Lion Kid Zone.  Here children can play games, get their faces painted and even enjoy a special visit from jolly ole’ St. Nick.

“Festival of Lights is a great opportunity to work with the community for the benefit of children and families in the community.  Florida Telco Credit Union believes in supporting the Children's Miracle Network and thus the children of our community.   We are happy to once again sponsor this event and are looking forward to participating in the fun on Dec 2,” Elizabeth Ladue, VP of Lending at Florida Telco.

Register now at all 1st Place Sports locations or www.1stplacesports.com.  Stay tuned for updates and more information at the Children’s Miracle Network website, www.cmnjax.com, and our media sponsors, WJXT Channel 4 the local station and 102.9 The Point. 

Children’s Miracle Network is dedicated to improving health and welfare of all children by raising funds and awareness for the pediatric programs at Shands Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The founding principle of Children’s Miracle Network is that the funds raised stay locally to improve the health care for children in the community.

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