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Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying

Oct. 6, 2012 - Mark Your Calendars

Communities nationwide are urged to join forces with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center by supporting the Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying on Oct. 6, 2012 as a kick off to National Bullying Prevention Month.

PACER is encouraging individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations around the country to show their support for National Bullying Prevention Month in October, raise awareness, and offer bullying prevention resources.

What You Can Do

Show that you care! Participate in PACER’s Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying on Oct. 6, coordinate a Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying in your community, pledge to sponsor a participant or make a donation to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.

1. Participate in Friends of PACER’s Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying on Oct. 6 in Bloomington, Minnesota!

Join PACER to show your support against bullying in the Minnesota community and to help raise funds for PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.

OnLine Registration Will Open in June, 2012.

Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012

Location: Mt. Normandale Lake – Bloomington, MN (Normandale Blvd & 84th St.)
(Click here for directions)

Events:

9:00 am – Registration/ Race packet pick up – Chalet Road Parking Lot
10:00 am – 4 mile Run
10:00 am – 1.5 mile Fun Walk/Roll
11:00 am – Awards presentation and music

Entry Fee: $20.00 per person – includes a t-shirt

Pledges: Participants are encouraged to seek pledges from friends, family, co-workers, and local businesses. Ask them to show their support through financial contributions.

pdf document Download the pledge form

All pledges should be turned in to PACER on or before Oct. 4, 2012


2. Coordinate a Run, Walk, Roll, Against Bullying in your community!

Use PACER’s free toolkit pdf document, which shows how to plan a Run, Walk, Roll in five easy steps, and includes tips, ideas, and resources such as checklists and sample forms.

Download the Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying toolkit above or request a printed copy at Julie.Hertzog@PACER.org.

Register your school, business, or organization as an event participant with Julie.Hertzog@PACER.org and it will be posted to PACER’s websites.

Download Run, Walk, Roll graphics

Download the Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying press release, which can be customized for your organization.


3. Make a Donation!

Your monetary contribution helps support PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and provides resources to the community, students, and schools.

Make A Donation

 


4. Want other ways to support the cause? You Can Be A Champion Against Bullying!


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Oct. 1 is the start to the National Bullying Prevention Month. Schools and communities are encouraged to hold events to kick off the month. Your event can be any size, at any location. The important element is to raise awareness of bullying.

Events might include:

  • Run, Walk, Rolls Against Bullying
  • Walks in the local community
  • Organized events at the school with students walking around the track

Or you can create your own! Download this handout for more information.

PACER will also post your event.