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It’s time to lace up those sneakers and dash to the finish line at the 9th annual Dove Dash and Pancake Breakfast. The event is an opportunity for the members of the community to spend time with their family and friends as they walk or run through beautiful Dove Canyon in support the charitable efforts of Ryan’s Reach. The Dash date is Sunday, March 21 and will begin at 8 a.m. at the corner of Dove Canyon Drive and Sycamore Drive. Sign up now! Early registration ends March 18.
All proceeds and donations for the Dove Dash go directly to Ryan’s Reach, an organization that seeks to aid brain injured individuals and their families with the necessary tools to provide a better life to victims. The charity envisions a nationwide network of High Hopes Neurological Recovery Group facilities to serve the complex needs of those affected by Traumatic Brain Injury.
The funds raised will help to provide financial resources and support for the community efforts and to aid in expanding the programs, services and outreach of High Hopes Neurological Recovery Group and Ryan’s Reach. By ensuring the victim’s well being we can contribute to the necessary and complex care of the victims to encourage them to continue to live a full and productive life in the midst of their potentially devastating injury.
The 5K Walk/Run race begins with a booming start and will finish at the pool with a free hearty pancake breakfast. Participants will have a beautiful view of the community as they trot through the rolling terrain. The course travels from a slight uphill for about 200 yards, and then continues to a gradual decent to the half-point mark. The route shifts back with a u-turn as the course takes a gradual ascent to the final quarter mile. At that point the groups will turn right down a steep descent followed by one last mild ascent to the finish.
This is an event for all ages so bring the whole family. The Dove Dash will also host a Kid Fun Run for ages 7 and under free of charge, and who doesn’t love a free pancake breakfast? Volunteers are welcome to assist and those who are interested should contact Brian Stowe at 714-815-0009 or Lindy Michaelis at 714-420-7697.
Early check-in and in person registration is available from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 20th at Gold’s Gym in the Dove Canyon Shopping Plaza. But of course if you are a morning person, race day registration opens at 6:30 a.m. and parking will be available on location. Late registration fees apply after March 18th so sign up now!
Metals will be awarded to the top three teams and individuals in their respective age groups. The Dove Dash will triumph, rain or shine so lace up those sneakers and head on out the door. The residents of Orange County are proud to assist in the charitable efforts of Ryan’s Reach, now it’s your turn to touch the lives and hearts of others.
