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New Yorkers Support City Schools with an Ice Cream Run This Weekend

NEW YORK, NY (09/10/2008)(readMedia)-- On Sunday, September 14th, 2008, event company Event by E will host its third annual Ice Cream Run to raise funds for New York City school children. The Run will benefit Children for Children, a not-for-profit organization that fosters community involvement and social responsibility in young people, and will bring together runners and walkers of all ages, along with some of Manhattan's finest ice cream and gelato parlors, to support our city's schools.

  • The Run: During the run, teams of up to five will navigate through Manhattan using a map marked with 13 ice cream parlors. Their goal will be to visit as many spots as possible in two hours and make it to the finish line before time runs out!
  • Celebration and Awards: Enjoy live music and join in the fun by participating in ice cream tastings and creating fun volunteer projects. Awards and prizes will also be presented to the runners, including a mountain bike, and much more!
  • The Reason: All event proceeds benefit Children for Children and will be used to provide resources to underserved New York City schools.

LOCATION: Washington Square Park in Manhattan, NY

DATE: Sunday, September 14th, 2008

TIME: Runner Registration: 1:15 p.m.

The Run: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m

Celebration and Awards: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Suggested participant donation: $5 - $20

To learn more about the Ice Cream Run, visit www.NYCicecreamrun.com or call (718) 725-7586.

To learn more about Children for Children, please contact Sara Garlick at (212) 850-4170 or Sara@childrenforchildren.org

To learn more about Event by E, visit www.eventbye.com or contact Emilia Sixtensson at (347) 613-4117 or Emilia@eventbye.com

About Children for Children: Children for Children mobilizes the energy, ingenuity and compassion of young people, beginning at an early age, to discover their power and potential to solve real world problems through volunteer opportunities and service-learning programs that instill a lifelong commitment to service. CFC works with approximately 75,000 children each year through a national network of service-learning and giving programs.