Community Corner
Support GiGi's Playhouse at the Countryside Cares 5k
Get your registrations in for the 4th annual Countryside Cares 5K/1 Mile Fun Run to be held next Friday, May 2nd at 4 p.m. This year’s beneficiary will be GiGi’s Playhouse. Trophies for top 5K runners in the adult and student divisions, male and female categories and top student finishers in the 1 Mile Fun Run. Come enjoy music and concessions while you cheer on this year’s competitors!
What you need to know:
• Registration is $10 and all proceeds benefit GiGi's Playhouse. Complete your registration and turn into the Countryside School office or bring with you to the race.
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• Ask family and friends to make pledges for your run to support GiGi's Playhouse by using the pledge forms. Pledges can be turned in prior to or on race day.
• Warm ups at 4 p.m. and race starts at 4:10 p.m.
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• The event takes place on Countryside School grounds (205 W. County Line Road). Extra parking available in the church parking lot behind the school off Brinker Road.
• The race is open to the whole community so join Countryside as they support GiGi’s Playhouse!
GiGi's Playhouse provides educational and therapeutic programs for children with Downs Syndrome. To learn more about GiGi’s Playhouse go to www.gigiplayhouse.org.