EVENTS Event Schedule:
Race Packet pick-up: Registrants will pick up packets before the race at Nova Southeastern University from 6:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: Ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m. Every participant will receive a medal and t-shirt! Awards will be given to Top 3 Male & Female, First Overall and additional age categories. Champions: Celebration begins at 9:00 a.m. Celebrity guests, entertainment, food refreshments and fun activities for everyone! All race participants and their families are invited to stay and enjoy the event. Sallarulo’s Race for Champions was created by Paul, Patrick and Samantha Sallarulo to raise money for Special Olympics Broward County. Paul is a member of the NSU Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Wayne H. Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Dental School – Advisory Board, and President of the International NSU Alumni Association. Paul has been a strong supporter of Special Olympics and has been working with people with special needs since he was 16 years old. In 2006, Paul raised money for Special Olympics by collecting donations that spurred on his personal goal of completing a half marathon in Orlando to mark his 50thbirthday. He finished the race and surpassed his fundraising goal, generating $130,000 in donations. He then wanted to create an event where the community could join him in his support of Special Olympics, so the 5K run/walk was born. Special Olympics Broward County provides a FREE program that enriches the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Special Olympics programs provide the invaluable gifts of self-confidence and self-image to our Athletes which carry over into all aspects of their lives. For additional information, please contact: Mary Wilson Palacios, CTRS, CPRP, Special Population Coordinator, City of Pembroke Pines, via: NEW: V/TDD 954.986.1582 or mpalacios@ppines.com NEW FAX: 954. 986.5056.
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o you walk, run, enjoy being outside, or simply want to donate to a great cause? Then you are the perfect candidate to support the annual fundraiser supporting the Pembroke Pines Team for the 5KRun/Walk Sallarulo’s Race for the Champions, benefiting Special Olympics of Broward County. Participants receive a cool t-shirt to wear at the event! The event begins at 8:00 a.m. on November 7, 2015 at Nova Southeastern University - Davie Campus and is FREE for every special Olympic athlete AND for anyone who raises $100 for Special Olympics Florida – Broward County. All participants must pre-register prior to November 1, 2015. For detailed information, to register or make a donation please visit: http://www.firstgiving. com/sofl/sallarulos-race-for-champions-2015 please remember to select the City of Pembroke Pines Team. “This is our fourth year participating and our team grows every year,” stated Mary Wilson Palacios, Special Population Coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines, “Even if you don’t run, considering walking with us, cheering on walkers, or making a donation in our team’s name to support the good works of the Broward County Special Olympics.” The City of Pembroke Pines Special Olympic Athletes will participate in Flag Football, Swimming, Soccer and Basketball. “Broward County Special Olympics provides many sports training programs for athletes in our community. The 5K Run/Walk of Champions – 2015 is a great way to support an organization which does so much for Special Populations,” concluded Wilson Palacios.
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