NORMAN — Hitachi Computer Products (America) Inc. is hosting a 5K run/walk on Saturday, Aug. 14 in Norman with proceeds to benefit the Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI). Tthe theme of the event, “Run for the Next Generation,” recognizes the importance of investing in the lives of children.
“We are excited to do something valuable for families and kids in our community,” said event director Tommy Fazendin. “Children today are growing up in increasingly challenging and unstable times, and we want to extend a hand of support and try to help as many children and families as possible.”
Fazendin said the Hitachi Community Action Committee’s mission is to work together with the Hitachi Foundation to enhance the well being of economically isolated people, both locally and nationally.
“We are thrilled to be the beneficiary of Hitachi’s first 5K event. They are a wonderful community partner for our agency and Norman.” said the center’s executive director Katie Fitzgerald. “I encourage the community to lace up their running shoes and join us to help the children and families we serve. We are welcoming all ages to come participate”
The run/walk will begin at Hitachi Computer Products (America) Inc. at 1800 E. Imhoff at 8 a.m, with registration to begin at 7 a.m. To register for the run/walk, visit www.ccfinorman.org/Hitachirace or register on-line at www.signmeup.com. Companies interested in sponsoring the run can contact the Center for Children and Families at 364-1420 or download a sponsorship form at ccfinorman.org/Hitachirace.
The Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) is a local, non-profit organization specializing in healing child abuse and neglect, supporting and educating parents, connecting families and developing youth in Cleveland County and surrounding areas since 1969. CCFI’s mission is to improve the lives of children through partnerships with families and communities because every boy and girl deserves to grow up safe, nurtured and loved. To learn more about CCFI, visit www.ccfinorman.org or find them on Facebook at www.ccfinorman.org/ccfinorman.
