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Take a Step for Kids 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk

Tina Vaughn, Neighbor

On Saturday April 19, during Child Abuse Prevention Month, Community Youth Network will host the 11th Annual Take A Step for Kids 5K/10K Run & 5K Walk.  The event will be held at Independence Grove in Libertyville, IL.  All proceeds will go directly toward providing counseling services for victims of child abuse in Lake County and the surrounding area.

Registration is currently open and will remain open until the morning of the race. Pre-registration rate is $30.  Race day registration is $35.  Visit www.takeastepforkids.org to register.  On race day, registration opens at 8:00 AM.  The race officially begins at 9:00 AM and post-race festivities hosted by CYN begin at 10:00 AM.  

The race is USATF certified, CARA certified and Chip Timed.  Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in all age categories.  

Community Youth Network (CYN) is a local Non-Profit Community Counseling Agency that serves Lake County and surrounding areas. 

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