Recently, we had the opportunity to host a bra turn-in event for Free The Girls. The event was very well received and we are now a permanent drop off facility for this great organization.
What they do:
Free The Girls is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to helping sex trafficking survivors with a path to true freedom. It’s a journey from horrific trauma to reintegrating into the life they were meant to live with their family and community. Their goal for true freedom is measured by economic opportunity, restored health, social well-being, education, and a hopeful future.
How they do it:
Free The Girls partners with those who have a heart for victims of trafficking. With holistic reintegration programs and economic opportunity they offer these women the ability to empower themselves and change the trajectory of their lives.
By donating your new or gently used bras, you’re giving economic opportunity that these women will use to change their lives. Your donation enables the survivors to be able to start their own businesses selling bras in their local second-hand clothing markets while they recover and build their new life. Medved will now accept both new and gently used bras of all sizes and styles, including sports bras, nursing bras, and camisoles.
If you’d like to help, drop off your new or gently used bras at the store during our regular business hours. We will send them to Free The Girls and help them help others.
Lilac Run Packet Pickup
Packet pickup for The Lilac Run 5k/10k will be held at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm and Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.
This is a great opportunity to drop your used bras off for Free The Girls.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up will begin at 7:00 am in Highland Park. The morning of the race will be very hectic. We STRONGLY suggest that you pick up your packet at the store on Friday or Saturday.
Free Group Runs:
Wednesday Night Trail Runs – Start at 6:00 pm. We meet at local parks and run for about an hour with groups of various speeds and distances. All speeds are welcome.
5/22/2019: Hoka Demo Run at Seneca Park – Park in the lot across the street from the pedestrian bridge.
5/29/2019: Whiting Road Park – Meet at the parking lot off Whiting Road.
Thursday Night Fun Runs – Start at 6:00 pm. We meet at locations throughout Monroe County. Maps will be provided for various distances. Run at your pace and meet back at the start for food and drink specials.
5/16/2019 – Sager Beer Works, 46 Sager Dr. – $1.00 off drinks for Runners. ON Running Shoe Demo.
5/23/2019 – Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Ave. – $1.00 off drinks for Runners. Waffles R Wild food truck. Hoka Demo Run.
Summer 5k/10k Training Program: June 26 – August 17. Targets The Angels of Mercy 5k or other summer races. Meets Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Fall Distance Training Program: June 18 – October 6. Targets The Wineglass full or Half Marathon or other fall race. Meets Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Fall 5k Training Program: August 28 – October 19. Targets The Scare Brain Cancer Away 5k. Designed for brand new runners and experienced runners that want to get faster.
5 Weeks to 5 Miles: October 22 – November 23. Designed for experienced runners that want to run faster on Thanksgiving Day.
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Lilac Run Results
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