PEORIA, IL -- From a press release:
No Child Wet Behind Inaugural 5k Fundraiser
Peoria, IL— Heartland Doulas hosts their inaugural 5K fundraiser, “No Child Wet Behind,” on Saturday, May 27, 9am -12 noon at Donovan Park in Peoria to benefit Crittenton Centers.
No Child Wet Behind (NCWB) is a nonprofit whose mission is to get diapers to those in need via monetary donations as well as diaper donations.
“The first time I heard that diapers are not covered by government assistance, I was blown away. How could there not be a resource for something so basic, something that families cannot do without? When I read the statistics, that 1 in 3 families suffer from diaper need and that diaper need is linked to child abuse, I was heartbroken. That’s when I knew we had to get involved and help out our community,” organizer Kate Herzel said.
NCWB is just one of a few organizations aiming to educate about and prevent diaper deprivation. Through NCWB, Heartland Doulas will make a sizable diaper donation to the Crittenton Centers as a result of this event.
The family-friendly day will start with a 5k run/walk on the cross-country course at Donovan Park, followed by activities for all ages, including: a Kindermusik demonstration, vendor boutique, Nacho Mama’s Food Truck, live music, and more. All participating organizations will be represented that day, with various ways to give and get involved.
The proceeds of the event will benefit No Child Wet Behind; diapers donations (even partially opened packs) will be accepted the day of the event and after by calling 309-256-6213.
Registration is still open for the 5k and 1mile fun run/walk. You can sign up at
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Peoria/NCWB. To learn more about sponsorship and other donations, please visit http://www.heartlanddoulas.com/nochildwetbehind.
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The doulas of Heartland Doulas have provided a combined 30 years of doula services in Bloomington/Normal, Peoria and surrounding central Illinois areas.
Heartland Doulas.
Kate Herzel, owner (309-256-6213)
Stacy Ash, owner (309-531-8844)
info@heartlanddoulas.com
www.heartlanddoulas.com
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