Contributed by Katrina Holder
My name is Katrina, I work with the Mat-Su Special Santa Program, and we have an exciting event at the end of the month called Santa Dash!
Santa Dash is a virtual 5k, where participants can walk, run, bike, hike or swim at their own pace in the space they choose. This event will be going on from July 24th-31st. Participants can register for the event online through Eventbrite.com or can pick up and drop off a registration form at Alaska Family Services located at 1825 S. Chugach St. in Palmer.
Registration is $25 a person, children 18 and under are free, they must have a parent or guardian register to be eligible to win door prizes. A drawing will be held at the end of the event on Aug. 1st . There will be several items to win from local businesses all over the Valley. A participant gets an entry just by registering, and also an extra entry for every sponsor they gather for their 5K.
This event will help raise the funds needed to help families in need in the Valley receive Christmas gifts for their children. Last year the program helped 1,156 families give gifts to over 3,536 children. The program is a part of Alaska Family Services a 501c3 non profit, and we partner with Toys 4 Tots, local and state agencies, schools and churches.
We appreciate The People’s Paper keeping the community connected and spreading the word on the happenings in the Valley.
Thank you for all you do!
Katrina Holder
Program Manager
Mat-Su Special Santa Program
(907) 354-7786
