BBBS set to ‘glow’ Aug. 19

By Phil Cobb | August 1, 2017 |

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County

Maryville, Mo. — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County is ready to “glow” again with its fourth annual Glow for Kids’ Sake event, set for Saturday, Aug. 19.

The 5K event will allow participants to either walk or run in support of the local organization.

“We are exciting to be hosting this event for a fourth year and even more excited about one big addition we’ve made,” said Lynette Harbin, the local program director. “One of our Bigs is in the Army National Guard and hooked us up with a blow-up obstacle course they are going to bring out. The kids always enjoyed the slide so we’re hoping they will enjoy this even more. Last year we had more than 200 participants. We have a lot of families that come out and walk together. And because of the shorter course offering, we have a lot of older individuals who enjoy walking in it as well.”

In addition to the 5K route, a shorter, 2-mile course is also offered for those with small children or those just wanting a quicker way to the finish line. The route starts on the north side of SSM Health St. Francis Hospital and follows the Maryville trail system behind the hospital and by the football field, continuing on through the Crestview housing addition, south on Munn Street to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints driveway, and rounding back the same route to the hospital.

In addition to the walk and the blow-up obstacle course for the kids, there will be a glow tent at the end of the walk for photos and refreshments provided to participants.

There is also an award given for the best dressed.

Cost is $25 for adults, $15 for children ages 7-18, $65 for a Family 4 Pack that includes two adult and two child registrations.

Children under 7 are free without an event T-shirt or $15 with a T-shirt.

Registrations must be received by Aug. 10 to qualify for a free shirt but will be accepted until the race starts.

Online registration is available at www.glowforkidssake.org or by mail by contacting the office at 660-562-7981 for a registration form.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps vulnerable children beat the odds. The organization depends on donations to help recruit volunteers and reach more children. Funding is used to conduct background checks on volunteers to ensure child safety; and provide ongoing support for children, families and volunteers to build and sustain long-lasting relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters is proven to improve children’s odds for succeeding in school, behaving nonviolently, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and breaking negative cycles. Learn how you can change how children grow up in America by going to bbbsnodaway.org.