'Making a Difference 5k' Sunday at Sanders Corner Elementary

RELEASE: The second annual Making a Difference 5K will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at Sanders Corner Elementary School in Ashburn.

The 5K walk/run is in honor of former Sanders Corner Principal Kathy Hwang, who died Nov. 21, 2012. Mrs. Hwang was a lifelong educator, who loved her students at Sanders Corner. One of the most beneficial programs she brought to Sanders Corner was the “Read to the Principal” program, where every student had the opportunity to read, either a book or something they had written, to Mrs. Hwang. In return, the student’s picture was hung on the school bulletin board and they were given a book of their own to take home.

Proceeds from the 5K will be used to begin a “Read to the Principal” program at another Loudoun County public.

The entry fee for the race is $35. Online entries will be taken through Thursday, Nov. 13, at prracing.enmotive.com. Registrations will be accepted during packet pickup.

Race packets may be picked up from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and before the race at Sanders Corner.

New children’s books will be collected during packet pickup and on race day. Please consider donating a new book (or two) to help support the new “Read to the Principal” program. Each book collected will have a bookplate added inside to honor Mrs. Hwang.

There will be a Fun Run at the conclusion of the 5K and awards. The Fun Run will be free and registration will take place at packet pickup or during the race.

The 5K is a stroller-friendly event. Parking will be limited, please plan accordingly.

If you are interested in inquiring about large group rates or if you are in need of financial assistance, please email: makingadifference5k@gmail.com.

Sanders Corner Elementary is located at 43100 Ashburn Farm Parkway, Ashburn, Va. 20147.

Image: Sanders Corner Elementary PTA (Source: Facebook)