1st Annual Block Five 5K & Block Party
Sunday, June 24, 2007 | 11:00 am
Block Five held its first annual Block Five 5K race, fun walk & block party in memory of Barbara Jean Gray, the mother of a valued Block 5 employee and a victim of pancreatic cancer.
Mike Covino (center) of Block 5 presents a check to (from left) Tom Cole, chair, Audrey-Kurlan Marcy, co chair, of the Alliance and Dr. Jennifer Tseng, Pancreatic Cancer Alliance Scholar at UMass. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance and Worcester’s Hope Lodge.
Help promote the event print & post this B5K poster. Complete Block Five 5k info package. Be an event sponsor and support the cause
Registration (registration form and runner/walker sponsor form): 10:00 am
Start Time: 11:00 am
Entry Fee: $30 (additional donations from sponsorship) Includes T-Shirt & refreshments.
Amenities: H2O stations, entertainment (musicians playing include Angus), raffles, children activities, food, beer, wine & soda
Block party: Until 4 pm
Entry fee checks payable to: Block Five / B5K
Sponsor donation checks payable to: Pancreatic Cancer Alliance/UMass Memorial Foundation (a 501(c)3 charity)
Mail entry form & payment to (Entry form and sponsor sheet):
B5K
139 Green St.
Worcester, MA 01604
For more information:
log on to block5bistro.com
email b5k@block5bistro.com
or contact Mike Covino (508) 767.3483
Letter from Block 5:
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Here at Block Five, We are honored to be a part of the Worcester community, and are committed to it’s continued growth and prosperity. We would like to utilize our resources to create a memorable event for the city that will also allow us to give support to some local organizations that are a vital part of our community and beyond, every day of the year.
June 24, 2007, will mark the date for the first annual B5K. In collaboration with the City of Worcester and the WPD, a 5K road race starting and finishing at Block Five has been established. The street area surrounding Block Five will be roped off as well to allow us to host our fist ever outdoor “Block Party”. There will be food and beverages, beer and wine, live entertainment, raffles and prizes, children's activities and more.
Because of its current prevalence in our community and beyond, and because it has affected so many of us in so many ways, we have chosen to contribute to the fight against cancer with the proceeds from the B5K. This year’s event will be held in the memory of Barbara Jean Gray, the mother of one of our valued Block Five employees, and a victim of pancreatic cancer. 50% of the proceeds raised on June 24th will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance in Barbara’s name. The remaining 50% will be donated to Worcester's own Hope Lodge, an organization that provides free housing and medical transportation services to cancer patients and their families. We applaud both of these organizations for the work that they do, and are honored to be able to contribute our support.
We are looking for the support of citizens and business in the Worcester community to facilitate and maximize the success of the B5K. We believe that in working together, we can accomplish wonderful things. It is our goal, through donations of time, money and supplies, to contribute 100% of the money raised directly to the fight against cancer. Please consider offering your support in any way that you can.
email b5k@block5bistro.com
