PARSIPPANY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern NJ (BBBSNNJ) will be hosting the 13th Annual Halloweekend 5K and Fun Run, formerly known as Walk for Kids’ Sake. The proceeds of the event will directly benefit the organization’s one-to-one mentoring programs. BBBSNNJ provides children facing adversity with professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. BBBSNNJ has, and continues to, match “Bigs” with “Littles” in meaningful relationships for over 50 years.
This year, BBBSNNJ and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts are once again partnering for our Halloweekend 5k, successfully blending Halloween and a day of family fun! Enjoyed by hundreds from the community, the event raises funds for BBBSNNJ’ local mentoring programs, serving over 1,200 children annually. Wyndham has been our “Presenting Sponsor” for nearly a decade.
In addition to our yearly 5K, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts partners with BBBSNNJ to administer a successful Workplace Mentoring Program, designed to help children reach their full potential through one-to-one mentor relationships. Children in the program, meet with their “Bigs” at Wyndham and participate in various educational and creative projects.
The Halloweekend 5K and Fun Run will be held on October 28. The event will take place at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Headquarters, 22 Sylvan Way. Sign-in and registration will begin at 9:00 a.m., and the run/walk will start at 10:00 a.m. For those ready for the competition, the race will be timed by Rock Race Timing LLC. In addition to the excitement of the day, Halloween costumes are welcomed and encouraged.
Following the event, as a thank you to the “Littles” for their continued growth and success in the program, the Fall Frenzie will begin. The festival will include fun lawn games, activities, a costume competition, and a bouncy house.
To register, donate, or start a team click here.
For more information or to sponsor this event, please contact Christine Millien at (973) 335-3044 ext. 130 or devintern@northjerseybigs.org.
To register for the walk click here.
Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern NJ has been bringing positive influences into children’s lives for nearly 50 years and remains committed to providing a premier mentoring experience to every child in need in our seven-county area. Big Brothers Big Sisters brings the magic of mentoring to vulnerable youth, giving them the life-building tools and support they need to grow into responsible, productive adults.
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