Celebrate Cinco de Mayo while supporting HOPE

Lori Hammelman
Posted 3/20/18

Make plans to begin Cinco de Mayo celebrations with a walk or run in the fresh air, all the while helping to support a local organization.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo while supporting HOPE

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ROCHELLE — Make plans to begin Cinco de Mayo celebrations with a walk or run in the fresh air, all the while helping to support a local organization.

Join HOPE of Ogle County, LULAC, and the City of Rochelle to move for a great cause on Saturday, May 5 at 1 p.m. for the 4th annual CincoK 5K Run/Walk. Starting point for the 5K run/walk is at the Four Sisters bike Path off Parkview Drive by the First Presbyterian Church.

Check-in starts at 12 p.m., 5K at 1 p.m.

All proceeds go to the local domestic violence agency and shelter that serve Ogle and Lee counties. HOPE of Ogle County provided shelter, counseling services, court advocacy, Latina advocacy, and transitional housing to 492 adults and children last year.

Ruth Carter, Executive Director at HOPE of Ogle County, said the website allows for individuals as well as teams to register, giving businesses a chance to develop teams.

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“We are thrilled to kick off Cinco de Mayo festivities and move for a great cause at our 4th annual CincoK 5K run/walk, in collaboration with LULAC and the City of Rochelle,” Carter said. “Last year's CincoK had a wonderful turnout and the weather has been perfect for us. CincoK is a fun time for adults and children of all ages. We hope to have even more community members, walkers, joggers, and runners join us this year.”

Registration

Registration fee is $25 per person and includes a t-shirt; a team of four or more, also including a t-shirt, is priced at $20 per person. Register online at www.raceentry.com or at the Rochelle Park District office at 735 North Second Street, 815-562-7813.

Register by April 15 to guarantee a t-shirt.

Event organizers said strollers are welcome, but are asking that participants please leave canine friends at home.

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Sponsorship opportunities on all three levels are still available until Monday, April 2. This includes: $100 “Hot” sponsor with medium size logo/name on CincoK t-shirt; $250 “Extra Spicy” sponsor with large logo/name on CincoK t-shirt; and $500 “Habanero” sponsor with large size logo/name on CincoK t-shirt and logo/name on the CincoK banner. Email sponsor information to Adriana Milan by April 2 to amilan@rochelleil.us.

"I would like to thank all our supporters and thank in advance all those who chose to be a donor thus far and encourage any other businesses and organizations to join us this year and help our community move for a great cause,” Carter added.