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MEDIA RELEASE The fifth annual Cookie Chaser 5k race and 2k fun run/walk will be held on May 3, 2008 at Riverton City Park (12765 S. 1400 W.). This fundraising event is sponsored by the Oquirrh Service Unit, and all proceeds will go to the Girl Scouts of Utah. The Girl Scouts of Utah will use the money for activities for girls all over the state to help them gain values and skills and help them grow strong, like it has for over 80 years. The Cookie Chaser is designed to be a fun event for everyone: girls, boys, women and men. The longer race (5k or 3.1 miles) will be a competitive run and Girl Scout cookies will be rewarded to the top finishers in each age category. This year, Mr. Thin Mint and Mrs. Samoa Cookie will be making a special appearance. Can you beat the Cookies? They're ready to make you chase them. And we'll have special rewards for any men who can beat Mr. Thin Mint and any ladies who can beat Mrs. Samoa. Don't let the names fool you, these are some fast Cookies. The shorter race (2k or 1.2 miles) is designed to be fun for children, scout troops, and families. The top finishers in each race will receive trophies and the top five finishers in each age group will receive ribbons. Runners, walkers and joggers are all encouraged to participate. As you may already know, Girl Scouts of Utah has been a preeminent organization dedicated to girls since 1920. Under the umbrella of the Girl Scouts of the USA, our programs and activities are designed to provide the Girl Scouting opportunity for Every Girl, Everywhere. With personal growth and development of self as the foundation to our program, our girls grow strong and become resourceful citizens in their respective communities and indeed the world. We reinforce our teachings through a combination of traditional and innovative activities. While this is exciting information about a local Girl Scout event, it is not an official Girl Scouts of Utah release. For more information regarding Girl Scouting in Utah, please contact Cheri Beck, Director of Communications, Girl Scouts of Utah, at 801-265-8472, ext. 35 or cbeck@gsutah.org.
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Where: Riverton City Park When: May 3, 2008 Time: Registration 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. 2K starts at 8:00 a.m./ 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. Entry Fee: Adults (15+) $15.00; Youth (14 and under) $10; Family (2 adults, up to 4 youth); Daily Double add $5 per person Fees go up April 15, 2008 Registration: Awards: Girl Scout Cookies and awards to the top 3 men and women in the each race. Special awards to the top Girl Scout and Girl Scout leader in each race. Special awards to any man who can beat Mr. Thin Mint Cookies and to any lady who can beat Mrs. Samoa Cookie. Girl Scout Cookies to the top finishers in each age group in the 5K. Ribbons 5 deep in each age group in both races. Sponsors/Donations: Cash and product sponsors are needed Contact Dianna Wright (see Sponsor page). Donations of any size are welcome. Girl Scout Troops: Contact Information: Phone: 801-518-1792 Oquirrh Girl Scouts Cookie Chaser Race |
