Safe Families for Children is a non-profit organization that provides support and care for families in crisis. Dedicated to keeping children safe and families together, the organization also provides temporary housing and family coaching.
This Thanksgiving Day, they will partner with Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a Gobbler-5K, where a portion of the proceeds will benefit Safe Families for Children Orlando. The run will take place at 7:30 a.m., with check-in at 6:30 a.m., located at 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837.
The run will take place on Ritz-Carlton grounds, where participants can run or walk the course along the resort’s golf course. There will be refreshments provided, and a master yoga class will take place afterwards, concluding with a sound bowl meditation.
“What if the first thing you did this Thanksgiving wasn’t just count your blessings, but became a blessing to someone else? That’s what this 5K is about,” Megan Hood, Chapter Director of Safe Families for Children Orlando, said. “Every step represents hope for a family facing a crisis. You don’t have to be a runner. You can walk, bring your children, and make it a new family tradition. You just have to show up. Because when a community comes together, families don’t have to face their hardest moments alone.”
Participants in the event will receive exclusive event T-shirts, a finisher medal, and a goodie bag. There will also be opportunities to win luxurious spa experiences.
“Thanksgiving is a time when many of us gather around tables surrounded by people we love,” Hood said. “But right here in Central Florida, families are facing homelessness, mental health crises, medical emergencies, and circumstances they never imagined. I love that this event allows us to celebrate everything we’re thankful for while helping families who are struggling.”
Registration starts from $60 for adults, being capped at $75. For children 12 years old and under, registration begins at $50.
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