Chris McCandless Memorial Run
Fund Raising Event
Chris McCandless believed in helping those less
fortunate. As told in "Into the Wild", the internationally best-selling
book and critically-acclaimed film about his life, he donated his entire
$25,000 life savings to do just that, before choosing to live a simpler
life as a traveling adventurer.
Chris's journey ended tragically several years later in the Alaskan
wilderness. Yet his remarkable story of courage and overcoming adversity
continues to inspire others, including his sister Carine with whom he
shared an uncommon bond. Her work to continue his legacy of helping
others has resulted in several fundraisers over the years with a focus
on human rights advocacy, a cause close to Chris's heart.
Promise Places is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization working to provide
independent lifestyles for the mentally disabled through appropriate
housing in a safe and nurturing environment, with life skills training,
job placement assistance and community involvement.
http://www.promiseplaces.org/?p=720
Here is the link to the facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/367224790012836/
Event info summary
| What |
Into the Wild / Chris McCandless Memorial 5K to benefit
Promise Places Charity
|
| When |
Saturday, October 13, 2012
8:30am-All Ages
|
| Where |
W.T. Woodson High School (map)
9525 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22031 |
To Register as a run/walk participant
click here.
To donate to this event as an individual or team
click here.
Event will be a Run/Walk, strollers allowed
Rain or Shine
Volunteers Needed! Please contact
carine@promiseplaces.org
For more information about Promise Places, please visit
http://www.promiseplaces.org/
This 5K will offer immediate timing results for running enthusiasts. The
following walk will be just as fun for families and friends wanting to
enjoy some time together while supporting a wonderful cause.
Please join us for this very special event. Thank You!
~ Life should be about living, not just existing ~
Honor Each Day,
Carine McCandless
Lecturer - Random House Speakers Bureau
www.carinemccandless.com
Executive Director - Promise Places Charity
"Building Independence for the Mentally Disabled"
www.promiseplaces.org
