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By Kate Daly
Special to The Almanac
All of the schools that host Peninsula Bridge programs are invited to participate in this year’s fundraiser, the 6th Annual Valpo Fun and Color Run hosted by Menlo School on Sunday, Oct. 7.
The 5k race starts at 9 a.m. at 50 Valparaiso Ave. in Atherton, and covers a flat course in the neighborhood.
Last year runners and walkers had the option of being sprayed with water-soluble colored dust. Messy as it was, the color is back this year by popular demand.
Menlo parent and organizer Mary Pinkus said Sacred Heart Schools decided not to co-host the race this time, and that change has created an opportunity to expand the outreach to a larger community.
“We hope to have another large group of Peninsula Bridge families attend, and the students from the host schools (such as Menlo, Sacred Heart Schools, Castilleja, Crystal Springs, St. Matthews Episcopal, Woodside Priory, Nueva and Selby Lane, where summer and after-school programs take place) can buddy up and run with them,” she said.
The event benefits Peninsula Bridge, which offers year-round support to underserved students in middle school, high school, and on through college.
Registration fees are waived for Peninsula Bridge students and families, teachers and their families. For other participants fees start at $15 per person and go up from there for family groups.
To register go to Active.com and search Valpo Fun Run. After Oct. 5 registration will be handled at the race.
Sponsors include Advantage Testing of Silicon Valley, The Village Doctor, Alys Grace, Hugh Cornish, Kids Against Poverty, and The Fruitguys.