Seal Beach Run nominated for Governor’s Award

( A note from Marc and Elisabeth Loopesko)

Dear Neighbors,

The April 2nd RUN SEAL BEACH event has been nominated for the CA Governors Award (we are honored Tim !) (see attached).  Will you take a few moments and post a comment of support on the race and the fund raising aspect which supports city & school fitness and recreation programs, teams (just under $700,000.00 in past 10 years and another large amount to be given out this coming June 13th !)

Thank you,

Marc & Elizabeth Loopesko

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Dear Tim,

Thank you for submitting a Spotlight Award nomination for Run Seal Beach in our Event of the Year category.

You can now view your nomination on our website by clicking on this link: http://calgovcouncil.org/spotlight/events/4273/?nomination=1.We encourage you to share the link above with family, friends, associates and colleagues so that they may write comments of encouragement for your nomination.

Note: The deadline for nominations and comments is June 30th at midnight.
Good Luck!
Kimberly Selman
Program Associate
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
www.CalGovCouncil.org <http://www.calgovcouncil.org/

Run Seal Beach is an annual 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run 1K that serves over 5,000 runners annually. The event is coordinated by a very committed volunteer committee that is dedicated to producing a high quality event that has become a source of pride for the city and its residents.

The event consists of a 5K and 10K run that features divisions ranging from 10 and under to 80 and older. For youth participants the committee offers a 1K Fun Run and Kid’s Fun Zone. The fun zone offers crafts and games for kids to participate in while the other races take place. Each child that enters the fun zone is issued a wrist band and they can only be released from the fun zone when a parent with a matching wrist band arrives to release them. This allows parents and guardians to participate in the other running events without having to worry about the safety of their children. All events are held along Seal Beach’s beautiful coastline and provide runners a unique opportunity to enjoy ocean views while participating in a first class event.

In addition to creating a great event for all participants the Run Seal Beach Committee gives all proceed back to the local community to support recreation, physical fitness and wellness purposes. This year’s event raised over 110,000 dollars for the Seal Beach Community.

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Comments:Feel Free to add your own comment to those below

Seth Eaker: It is an incredible event which engages a tremendous number of participants, volunteers and sponsors. Perhaps the best event which takes place in Seal Beach because of the amount it gives back. All volunteer produced! A true highlight is the kid’s fun run, fun zone and special t-shirts to encourage youth engagement and whole family participation.

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Carla Watson: Not only is this a great active sports event that attracts participation from folks of all ages with different running/walking ability, it is the # 1 philanthropic event
where at least $100,000, is given back to the community every year.

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Philip Gonshak: Easily the most sincere and genuine form of volunteering in Seal Beach history! Volunteers, children, families, and competitors come out in the thousands to support, run, and get involved. As a citizen and employee of the city, hands down this event deserves this award.