In an effort to make a difference in our community and to be part of the solution to local issues, the Brandywine Heights Community Task Force hosted a 5K Run / Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 7.
This is a first time 5K fundraising event for the task force, which has previously held Take Back Our Park events, an Outdoor Movie Night, Christmas Caroling, and a Battle of the Bands to encourage community involvement.
About 175 runners and walkers of varying ages participated in this inaugural 5K run and walk that started at Brandywine Heights High School in Mertztown, and routed through the surrounding streets. The race route was lined with handmade anti-drug signs created by the Brandywine Elementary 3rd grade students and the Brandywine High School members of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions). Several elementary students and their teachers participated in the Fun Run receiving their own medal for their accomplishment.
Proceeds from this event will support the efforts of the task force, provide expanded communication avenues, enable the purchase of needed supplies and provide opportunities to support more community events offering safe and sustainable environments.
The Brandywine Heights Community Task Force was formed in April 2014 with community volunteers from within the Brandywine Heights School District area and from surrounding areas. The task force focus is to make a difference as a community through education, engagement and outreach. Many in our community are faced with extreme life challenges and the task force wants to provide a connection to services, events and resources that will support all of us and provide safe alternatives.
Fellowship and community involvement strengthen our ties in the community. The task force general meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Brandywine Heights Intermediate / Middle School library. To learn more about the Brandywine Heights Community Task Force and upcoming community events visit www.bhctaskforce.org and www.facebook.com/bhctaskforce.