“Miles of Memories” 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Walk
Date/Time: 11/15/2014, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Provider: Covenant Alzheimer's Services
Covenant Alzheimer’s Services along with top sponsors Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Running Wild will present the 8th Annual “Miles of Memories” — a 5k Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Seville Square, located in downtown Pensacola. There will be a post-race celebration including food, drinks, vendors, awards, and live music by Cross Town band.
Early registration is $20 for the 5k run/walk or $10 for the 1-mile walk, with day-of registration going up to $25 and $15. Participants and teams can sign up for the event online at milesofmemories.kintera.org or pick up a registration form at Running Wild Pensacola or the office located at 5041 N. 12th Ave. in Pensacola. Online registration closes Thursday, Nov. 13 at midnight. Advance race packet pickup will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 at Running Wild or packets can be picked up beginning at 7 a.m. on race morning. Timing for 5K will be done by GulfSport Timing and awards will be given for Top Fundraising Team, Top Fundraising Individual and Largest Team as well as all standard age categories and overall award groups. Additionally, there is a drawing opportunity to win a sailing cruise for two donated by Condor Sailing Adventures.
All proceeds raised from Miles of Memories will stay in the local area to benefit Covenant Alzheimer’s Services. Covenant Alzheimer’s Services is a not-for-profit organization serving individuals and families in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties, Fla. as well as Escambia and Baldwin counties, Ala. After her husband, Dr. Mayo, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Mrs. Jean K. Mayo founded Alzheimer’s Support Group in 1981. The organization held monthly meetings for caregivers and health care personnel interested in learning more about the disease. Ultimately, prompted by an increased need for a group in the community, Alzheimer’s Support Group was incorporated and renamed Alzheimer’s Family Services and recently rebranded under the Covenant Care family and renamed Covenant Alzheimer’s Services.
Our mission is to provide education and emotional support through a variety of services including: memory screens, support groups, tracking devices for wandering patients, respite, and counseling. Covenant Alzheimer’s Services is part of the Covenant Care family. To sign up for the race or for more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please visit milesofmemories.kintera.org or call 850-438-9714.
