DeKalb Community Service Board Invites You to the 6th Annual Walk of HEROes 5K Walk/Run and Tot Trot

Online, August 18, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The Brighter Tomorrows Foundation is gearing up for the 6th Annual Walk of HEROes 5K, a charity run/walk and tot trot benefiting the DeKalb Community Service Board. This community awareness event and fundraiser will be held the morning of Saturday, September 22, 2012 to support and assist DeKalb citizens receiving mental health, addiction and developmental disability services. This year, the event has moved from its former Decatur location to the DeKalb CSB's Kirkwood Center located in the county's historic Kirkwood community.

"We chose to move the 5K route to Kirkwood because we have a mental health center in the community. Kirkwood is a pretty neighborhood and offers a family friendly atmosphere for this event," said Michelle Potter, the DeKalb CSB Community Relations Manager.

The event will include a 5K walk/run, tot trot, refreshments from Jason's Deli, a warm up from Michelle Barnard of Transcend Fitness, massages, drawing prizes, awards for overall and age group winners, and DJ music by 2unes. This summer, the agency is recruiting team captains, sponsors, and vendors for the event. Teams consist of various groups such as friends, family, coworkers, advocates, neighborhood associations, civic clubs or religious organizations. Vendors can rent a booth for $50 to promote their organization.

Patty Clarke has two adult sons in the agency's developmental disability program. She and her family always enjoy coming out to participate. "It is exciting to see our 'special population' walking, participating and interacting with the public. What a joy to see them come to the finish line!"

Registration is open on Active.com for credit and debit card payment as well as a paper form option for those who prefer to pay by cash or check. Pre-registration is $20 for the general public and $15 for anyone receiving treatment services from DeKalb CSB or any other organization. On the day of the race, the fee increases by $5. Kids can participate in the tot trot for a $7 fee.

The 5K start time is 9 a.m. followed by the tot trot at 10 am. Drawing prizes such as event tickets and gift cards will such as gift cards, medals and ribbons will be given at the end of the race.

For more information, visit www.walkofheroes5k.com or contact Michelle Potter at 404-508-7875 or [email protected].