The Koinonia Foundation invites the public to help neighbors in crisis by participating in its new fundraiser–the virtual Pace for Grace 5K Race, March 20-21, 2021.
The virtual race is replacing the 2021 Koinonia Cares Charity Auction & Dinner that cannot be held due to the pandemic.
Runners and walkers of all ages can register online for the race at www.koinoniawf.org/race, download the mobile race app, then complete 3.1 miles on their own route and pace anytime on Saturday, March 20 or Sunday, March 21.
A Facebook Live post-race celebration at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021, will highlight race participants, sponsors and donors.
The race app will track each person’s run/walk and display their route on a map along with time, distance and pace. It notifies participants when they’ve completed 3.1 miles and prompts them to upload their time onto the online results page, print a finisher’s certificate and add a selfie to appear next to their results.
The race registration fee is $30, with an option to purchase a commemorative race T-shirt for $20. T-shirts will be distributed during a Drive-by Shirt Pickup in the parking lot of the Edward Jones office of Koinonia Board President Becky Parsons, 941 Gateway Commons Circle, Suite 113, Wake Forest. Watch the website and Facebook page for details on T-shirt pickup date and time.
Holden McLemore, Koinonia Foundation Board Member and Race Coordinator, said all proceeds from the family-friendly race will benefit neighbors in crisis from Wake Forest, Rolesville and Youngsville.
“Koinonia offers financial support through one-time emergency benevolent assistance to individuals and families along with annual grants to local nonprofits that work to address human needs not otherwise adequately addressed,” McLemore explained. “Now more than ever, our neighbors are depending on the assistance provided by Koinonia.”
Race sponsorships and donations by those who don’t want to run or walk in the race can be made online at www.koinoniawf.org/race.
For more information, visit www.koinoniawf.org.
About the Koinonia Foundation of Wake Forest
The Koinonia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that cares for neighbors in crisis. Its 100-percent volunteer board of directors oversees the distribution of funds to organizations and individuals in the communities of Wake Forest, Rolesville and Youngsville. The Koinonia Foundation is an multi-denominational organization that was started by a Sunday school class at Wake Forest Baptist Church. Since 1990, the organization has provided funding for food, shelter, clothing and medical assistance to meet the needs of both community organizations and individuals. Koinonia is a Greek word that translates to “communion with others by act of intimate participation.” Website: www.koinoniawf.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharingcommunityWF/ Instagram:@koinoniawakeforest
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