Aspiranet to celebrate 35th anniversary at Fresno Feet for Families fun run/walk, Oct. 30

Aspiranet Fresno will host a famiky fun run/walk on Oct. 30 to benefit programming for foster care children and families.

Runners and walkers to put their best foot forward for Fresno County foster care programs at Oct. 30 fun run/walk at Woodward Regional Park

(Fresno, Calif.) – Aspiranet is celebrating 35 years of service to foster children, teens, and families by hosting four separate Feet for Families foot races in California. Participants will lace up their tennis shoes and hit the road to raise awareness of and funding for area foster children, teens, and families.

Fresno Feet for Families will take place on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 at Woodward Park, 7775 Friant Rd., Fresno, Calif. Walkers, runners and big-hearted supporters are needed to “walk the walk” in support of Fresno area foster care programs.

“There are over 60,000 children and teens in foster care in California,” said Vernon Brown, CEO of Aspiranet. “Feet for Families is a fun, family-friendly way to support foster children and their families. The funding will go a long way toward ensuring that our foster kids are safe, stable, and supported throughout the year.”

Feet for Families is open to walkers and runners, of every age and athletic ability level. The 5K and 2-mile courses, being directed by Ken Takeuchi of Pro Race Group, begin at the park’s Mountain View Picnic Shelter and travel along Lewis Eaton Trail. Quarter-mile and half-mile courses will also be available for children.

In addition to the fun run/walk, participants will enjoy family-friendly activities, music, healthy snacks, a raffle, as well as the opportunity to support foster children and their families. With every step, runners and walkers will benefit local programs that serve youth currently in and/or emancipating from foster care.

Fresno Feet for Families registration will take place from 6:30 – 7:15 a.m.; the adult race begins at 7:30 a.m. and the kids run begins at 8:30 a.m. Same day registration is available and spectators are welcome.

Race registration is $7 – $20 (see online registration form for details) and includes an event t-shirt. To register, go to http://www.aspiranet.org/feetforfamilies/fresno.aspx

Aspiranet seeks business and community support in the form of sponsors, donors, volunteers and participants.  For sponsorship information, go to http://www.aspiranet.org/feetforfamilies/supporters.aspx.

For more information, contact Aspiranet at 559.222.4969 or go to www.feetforfamilies.org.

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About Aspiranet

Aspiranet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity, supports foster children, siblings, families, and the community with 35 core programs offering specialized services through 44 satellite centers within California.

Founded more than 30 years ago as a six-bed group home for young boys in Moss Beach, Calif., Aspiranet is one of the most diverse nonprofit social service agencies in the state. With a statewide network of innovative services, Aspiranet has touched the lives of over 10,000 families and children since its founding.

Aspiranet’s vision of bringing families together and helping foster children, siblings, and parents thrive is realized through six areas of expertise – Family Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Education, Afterschool programs, and Community Partnerships. For more information, please visit www.aspiranet.org.