Connecting for Children and Families hosted their 6th Annual “Make Tracks for Kids” 5K race on Saturday, June 4th. This year’s theme was “Superheroes for Future Heroes”. There was many masked marvels including Batman with his Bat-Bike! The morning started with the children’s event, a 1K Fun Run to kick off the event. The kids showed their spirit and energy by making their way around the 1K course. As the kids finished, the rest of the runners began to line up for the start of the 5K. The course went around the Bryant College campus and would make a complete circuit by the end. Many teams and individuals participated in the event including parents, co-workers and lots of couples. Many mothers ran while pushing strollers uphill and eventually across the finish line during the summer heat.
Nick Bernfeld of Southern New England Computer Services won two metals, one in his age group and another for his gender. The “Top Team Collector” this year was Jenny-Claire Belisle. Together, Connecting for Children and Families was able to raise thousands of dollars for their programs. CCF is a community-based nonprofit organization located in Woonsocket, RI that seeks to transform the lives of Woonsocket children through high quality educational opportunities and family support. “It was a true honor to take home a few metals today, especially for such a great race and cause,” said co-owner of SNECS, Nick Bernfeld. “Our staff did the race last year and now it is becoming a tradition for us. Some of the staff even started training just to beat their times last year. It has brought about a healthy competition that we can all participate in. Honestly, it’s all in good spirits because the real winners are the kids.”
With the support of the local community, Connecting for Children and Families is able to provide many benefits to families in the Woonsocket area. With their high quality early childhood programs and the ability to connect families with supportive services, they ensure that families live in a safe and welcoming community where there are many opportunities to succeed.
