The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale hosted its 17th Annual Riverwalk Run and Riverwalk Race Party, raising more than $60,000. These annual fundraising events support the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale and their current community projects, including human trafficking awareness, childhood fitness and nutrition, as well as numerous done-in-a-day projects benefiting other non-profits, children and families in Broward County.
“This year’s events were particularly significant as we celebrate our organization’s 80th anniversary in Broward,” said league President Elizabeth Swann. “Bringing people together to positively affect our community has always been a goal of Junior League. We were excited and honored to celebrate this milestone with our members and supporters at these amazing events.” Annually, these combined events provide the greatest influx of dollars to Junior League, and give the organization the essential funding to focus on their critical initiatives.
More than 1,000 runners, walkers and supporters attended the Riverwalk Run, which was held at Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The event also featured a Kids’ Fun Run, lined with parents and volunteers to guide kids along the course. In celebration of the non-profit organization’s 80th anniversary in the community, participants were encouraged to dress up in 80s attire and received a special edition T-shirt.
Prior to the Riverwalk Run, the Junior League also held its annual Riverwalk Race Party at the Atlantic Hotel & Spa to raise funds and kick off the run festivities.
The generous supporters of the 2017 Riverwalk Run and Riverwalk Race Party include 1650 Wealth Management; Atlantic Hotel and Spa; All About Massage & Stretching, LLC; Barefoot Wine & Bubbly; Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli, PL; Briny Irish Pub; Casbah Spa & Salon; Chesapeake Bagel Bakery; City Furniture; Coral Ridge Country Club; Fort Lauderdale Pizza Festival; Frank H. Furman; Franklin Templeton Investments; Friendly John; GrayRobinson Attorneys at Law; Harmless Harvest; Holland & Knight; I LOV-ITT EVENTS, Islamorada Beer Company; Minuteman Press; Nestle; Nova Southeastern University; Orange Theory Fitness; People’s Trust Insurance Company; Penn House Productions; Popcorn Indiana; Publix; Running Wild; Split Second Timing; Stephen’s Distributing; The Cundy Family; The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation; The Meltzer Group; The Original Pancake House; The Supersede Group; Tito’s Handmade Vodka; Trader Joe’s; Van Horn Law Group, P.A.; and Waste Management.
For more information on The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale and upcoming events, visit www.JuniorLeagueFTL.org or contact the Junior League office at (954) 462-1350.
About The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale
The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale (JLGFL) is a non-profit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
