Story reprinted in part from the Kaplan Herald?
What if you found a hundred dollar bill when you were out doing your fitness run? Would you just count yourself lucky and enjoy spending it? Or would you give it away to help someone else? {{more: continue …}} Could you imagine using it in a way that raised more than $170,000 over the next dozen or so years for a good cause???
That?s what happened to Mary Hibbs and a couple of friends back in 2006: they found $100 and decided to start a 5K race for women to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The event ? cleverly named Jiggle Butt Run ? has grown from 46 participants that first year to around 2,000 women for the past few years.
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The 5K is set for Jan. 27 at UTA?s University Center, 300 W. First Street. The USATF certified course winds through the campus and surrounding neighborhoods. A pre-event Expo with exhibits and refreshments begins at 7 a.m. followed by warm-ups at 8:30 a.m. before the 9 a.m. race.
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Hibbs said the committee that manages the event has had repeated requests to start a club to train for the annual 5K. ?So, this year ?Get Your Butt Out of Bed? group was created,? Hibbs said. ?For six Saturdays in Nov ? Dec. we met at River Legacy Park and Veterans Park. Women came from Arlington, Kennedale, Dallas, Richland Hills and Fort Worth to walk or jog and prepare for JBR 2018. ?Get Your Butt Out of Bed? was so successful that we will expand our training to 10 weeks next Fall.?
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Proceeds from Jiggle Butt Run benefit SafeHaven and their programs to help victims of domestic violence. Last year alone, the event raised around $50,000 bringing the 12-year total to more than $170,000. Also, runners and walkers are encouraged to bring blankets, clothing, baby care products and women?s toiletries to donate to residents at SafeHaven.
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?Jiggle Butt Run is not only a fun way to spend a Saturday morning, but has supported SafeHaven for many, many years,? said Kathryn Jacob, SafeHaven President and CEO.
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Prizes are awarded for top finishers in various age group categories and for Best Costume, Most Spirited, and Largest Team. Advance registration is $35 or $40 on race day. Learn more at www.jigglebuttrun.?Links:? Facebook
