In an effort to raise funds for the Meals on Wheels program that serves older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout a service area of 23 communities in greater Plymouth County, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is holding their third annual family-friendly “Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels” 5K Road Race/Walk on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 9 a.m.
Team OCES encourages you to bring your family, friends, and colleagues to run/walk for a good cause! All funds raised support OCES’ vital Meals on Wheels program, which is part of their Nutrition Program. OCES delivers 1,600 nutritious meals a day to recipients in their Southeastern Massachusetts service area. These “Meals on Wheels” are planned by a nutritionist, and with the help of hundreds of volunteers, are delivered either to individual homes or to Community Dining Sites, which provide older adults opportunities for social interaction.
Race Day
The race begins at 9:00 a.m. at Silver Lake Regional Middle School, 256 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA 02364. Online registration for the Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K is $25 for adults; $20 for students age 11-18; $15 for children (age 10 and under); and children in carriages ride free.
Awards that will be presented include overall first, second and third male and female runners as well as first place male and female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.
Costume Contest
Children age 12 and under are encouraged to wear a food-themed costume (carrot, apple, etc.) that best represents healthy living and nutrition for a chance to win a special prize.
All participants will receive a gift bag and water will be provided. Register by Tuesday, April 17th to receive a race T-shirt.
Sponsors
OCES would like to thank the following 5K sponsors: MountainOne Bank, Lindley Food Services, BMC Health Net Plan/Well Sense Health Plan, Home Health Resources, Inc., AbbottCare, Greater Boston Home Health Care Services, S&M Transportation, Anodyne Homemaker Services, South Shore Bank, Paula M.P. Schlosser, Esq., Best of Care, and
Brockton Adult Day Health/The Mentor Network. In addition, Sullivan Tire and
Mickey Adventures have provided prizes for the event.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.southshorerace.com/3rd-annual-moving-heels-for-meals-on-wheels-5k—april-29-2018.html
If you are unable to participate in Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K, please consider supporting the program with a donation, visit www.ocesma.org/donations.
About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.
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