Race for Haiti Returns This Weekend

is hosting its second annual 5K Race for Haiti's Children this Saturday, April 21.

The goal of Race for Haiti’s Children is to raise funds and awareness for the children of Haiti who suffer due to the extremely poor conditions of the country, according to a release from the First Presbyterian Church of Red Bank. One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to beneficiaries, who are chosen based on their promose of working towards a better future for Haiti.

In 2011 its first year, the Race for Haiti’s Children raised nearly $20,000, and more than 300 people participated.

The 5K race starts promptly at 8:30 a.m., with children’s events and races starting at 9:15am. Registration takes place on church property at 255 Harding Road in Red Bank. The registration fee is $28 for adults and $20 for children.

In addition to the 5K race, this year several events for children will be available starting at 9:15am, a release detailing the event states. The kids’ races will be organized by grade and are open to children in pre-K through 5th grade. There will also be crafts and other family activities provided during the main race.

Participants are invited to either walk or run. The race beings at 8:30 a.m. at Tower Hill Church, which is also site of the finish line. The race winds through the streets of Little Silver and Red Bank.

Visit http://raceforhaitischildren.com/ to register. Pre-registration will also be held the day of the race starting at 7:30AM. 

If you'd like to sponsor the event or donate to the cause, race organizers are still accepting calls.

According to Race for Haiti's Children: There are 450,000 orphans with 300,000 in some type of ‘service’ or  illicit trade; Child mortality rates are eleven times that of the United States; The most common causes of child death are measles, malaria and diarrhea.