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Local High School Holds Color Run Fundraiser on March 8

by Sharon Aron Baron February 23, 2015

by Sharon Aron Baron February 23, 2015 1 minutes read

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JP Taravella Color Run – Photos Courtesy Brian Guarro

By: Sharon Aron Baron

Runners who enjoy being dusted with rainbow colors can register now for JP Taravella High School Color Run being held on March 8.

Since the first event in the U.S. in 2012, the Color Run has become a worldwide phenomenon and has been held in cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Band Director Cheldon Williams gets covered with paint at last year’s event

Lisa Callahan, organizer and parent of a senior at JP Taravella said that the proceeds benefit the JP Taravella Band program.

“Non toxic colors are thrown at you while you run.” She explained that the colors are in powder form and are safe and encourages people to bring strollers and kids.

“Each person registered gets a white t-shirt, sunglasses and their own bag of color to throw at others,” she said.

Local companies have lent a hand to the event like Sweet Tomatoes and Bagels and a Whole Lot More from Coral Springs providing muffins and bagels and Dairy Queen in Tamarac providing ice. Also, BJ’s Wholesale Club and Walmart both donated gift cards to purchase items.

The “Fun Run” will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015 9:00 a.m. at JP Taravella High School. The course is on the school’s closed campus and which will allow children to run independently.

10600 Riverside Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33071
Band Room Office: 754-322-2359

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